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Highland Village working to cut into $2.1 million budget deficit
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million.
City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitigate the deficit at Tuesday’s council meeting, but another meeting will be held next week to contin...
Key takeaway 1% increase in city revenue from last year, but the problems lie elsewhere.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
The budget deficit facing Highland Village is a stark reminder that even affluent communities in southern Denton County are not immune to financial challenges. As the city navigates this $2.1 million shortfall, residents should pay close attention to the "Decision Items" that will be debated by the city council. These cost-saving measures, which include reductions in compensation, operations, and infrastructure maintenance, will have a direct impact on the quality of life in Highland Village. The fact that the city has already identified ways to trim $1.4 million from the deficit is a positive step, but the remaining $676,519 gap will require tough decisions. As the city council weighs its options, residents should consider the potential trade-offs between maintaining current service levels and finding ways to balance the budget. The special meeting on July 21 will be a crucial opportunity for residents to engage with the budget process and shape the city's financial future.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million.
City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitigate the deficit at Tuesday’s council meeting, but another meeting will be held next week to contin...
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