ATX-LLH: Impact 8/25/2025

Liberty Hill City Council voted Aug. 13 to adopt a no new revenue tax rate for the 2025-26 budget.

The vote set the proposed tax rate, which is the maximum tax rate that can be set for the upcoming budget process, at $0.469407 per $100 of appraised property value, according to agenda documents.

The FY 2024-25 tax rate was $0.483029 per $100 valuation, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

What you need to know: “This is kind of the first step in finalizing the FY 25-26 budget process,” said Josh Armstrong, the city’s finance director. Armstrong noted staff was asking council to approve the rate as the maximum tax rate that can be adopted by the city for the next fiscal year.

Armstrong said next year’s budget so far has been crafted considering the no new revenue tax rate, which is the rate that would bring in the same amount of revenue as the year prior.

Owners Tabitha and Jeremy Fry started their non-profit, Brady’s Bridge, to provide additional care to families with children of all abilities. When the couple received their childcare provider licenses in March, the Frys began offering after school care to Leander and Liberty Hill families.

The couple is now providing transportation services to students beginning early September and will be open all day to accommodate hybrid school calendars and four-day school weeks. The after school program is currently accepting applications for new students.  

A variety of venues in the Cedar Park, Liberty Hill and Leander areas will host live performances by artists such as Suede, Cade Baccus and Kody West. Community members can visit local spots like Haute Spot, Shooters Billiards and Sports Bar, Dahlia Cafe and Spare Birdie between Sept. 19 and Oct. 18 to enjoy a show or hop on the mic and sing karaoke. 

From new options for dental and medical care to places to grab a quick coffee, these are some of the latest businesses updates for Leander.

Now Open 

7 Brew 

The drive-thru coffee stand sells a range of hot and iced coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, milkshakes and energy drinks, including signature beverages such as the Bahama Mama 7 Fizz Soda and the Snickerdoodle Frozen Mocha Chiller. 

• Opened August 11

• 19386 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander

The 50 Yardline Sports Training

Owner Wali Muhammed said the facility specializes in training for speed and agility. The age range for current participants is 6-18. The business offers small group training sessions, one-on-one sessions, performance testing and more.

• Opened July 20

• 10921 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Ste. 604, Leander

Bee Organized 

The mobile organizing business based out of Leander is now offering its services to the Austin area. Owned by Christina Kjar, the business offers assistance with organizing homes and businesses, moving management, concierge services and more.

• Opened June 30