Leander - Liberty Hill Edition | June 2023

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News from Leander, Liberty Hill, Williamson County & Texas

Leander City Council will meet June 15 and July 6 at 6 p.m. at 201 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-528-2700. www.leandertx.gov Liberty Hill City Council will meet June 14 and 28 and July 12 at 6 p.m. at 2801 RM 1869, Liberty Hill. 512-778-5449. www.libertyhilltx.gov Travis County Commissioners Court will meet June 13 and 27 at 9 a.m. at 700 Lavaca St., Austin. 512-854-4722. www.traviscountytx.gov Williamson County Commissioners Court will meet June 13 and 27 and July 11 at 9:30 a.m. at 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-943-1100. www.wilco.org MEETINGS WE COVER NUMBER TO KNOW The combined estimated population increase for the cities of Leander and Liberty Hill from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau 9,589 HIGHLIGHTS WILLIAMSON COUNTY Although the median sales valuation of homes in Williamson County decreased about 12% year over year, Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser of Williamson Central Appraisal District, said in a presentation to Commissioners Court the county’s total market value—including residential, commercial, land and multifamily properties—rose $5 billion from $159 billion in 2022 to $164 billion in 2023. LIBERTY HILL City Council approved an ordinance to amend its city code reecting that council terms are now three years instead of two years at its May 10 meeting. Voters approved changing the length of terms during the November 2020 election; however, the city code was never amended to reect these changes.

6 of the 15 fastest-growing US cities are in Texas TEXAS Six of the 15 fastest-grow- ing cities by percent change in the nation with a population of more than 50,000 people are located in Texas, according to data released May 18 by the U.S. Census Bureau. This includes the fastest-growing city, Georgetown, which held on to the top spot for the second year in a row. Its population increased 14.4% year over year from 75,620 to 86,507. BY CLAIRE SHOOP Rank 1 Georgetown 75,620 86,507 3 Kyle 51,838 57,470 4 Leander 67,093 74,375 Little Elm 51,238 55,357 City Population July 1, 2021 Population July 1, 2022 5

RISING NUMBER OF RESIDENTS The city of Leander ranked fourth in the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of the fastest- growing cities with more than 50,000 residents. This chart shows the six Texas cities that ranked in the top 15.

Percent change

14.4% 10.9% 10.9%

The data released estimates the population as of July 1, 2022 and compares it to July 1, 2021. The big picture: Texas took four of the top ve spots with Kyle, Leander and Little Elm ranking third, fourth and fth, respectively. Diving in deeper: Texas also had six cities on the list of the top 15 cities with the largest population growth

Conroe

95,438 99,032

101,405 104,707

6.3% 5.7%

11 13

New Braunfels

NOTE: DESPITE ITS POPULATION INCREASING BY 39.97% TO 9,099 AS OF JULY 1, 2022, THE CITY OF LIBERTY HILL IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU’S ANALYSIS. SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU¡COMMUNITY IMPACT

by numeric change. • Fort Worth topped that list, adding 19,170 people from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022. • San Antonio ranked third in that

category, adding 18,889 people. • Georgetown—the only city in Texas to rank on both lists—Houston, Dallas and Frisco also made the top 15. Williamson County cities making pitches for bond funding

Old Town plan to enhance parking

PARTS OF THE PLAN A few highlights of the Old Town Master Plan include:

Urban streets with parking improvements that allow for pedestrians and cars Trails and paths connecting to key areas

BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON

LEANDER City Council is set to approve the nal draft of the Old Town Master Plan at an upcoming meeting after a presentation by consulting rm Kimley-Horn on May 18. With plans to develop the area with bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, the Old Town Master Plan looks at improving parking and green space in the district.

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

WILLIAMSON COUNTY Residents could vote on a transportation bond in November as a committee of citizens is assessing the region’s needs. Several cities have sent their project proposals to the Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee, which met throughout May. The committee plans to bring a recommendation by June 27.

Parks and open spaces

Gateway signage to let people know when they are entering and leaving Old Town

SOURCE: CITY OF LEANDER COMMUNITY IMPACT

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