Several new businesses are moving into Liberty Hill. Here are some business updates for the area:

Gracie Barra: Enrollment is now open at this academy, which offers martial arts classes for learners of all levels and ages. No experience is required to begin.

• 201 St. Joseph Court, Ste. 510, Liberty Hill

Whataburger: Liberty Hill's first Whataburger location offers two drive-through lanes and a dining area. The restaurant offers burgers, fries, salads, milkshakes and breakfast fare.

• 12925 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

Cool Spot: Plans for this event center include a skate park, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, live music and food options, according to the Cool Spot website.

• 7030 Hwy. 29, Georgetown

With the holiday season approaching, local organizations and businesses are hosting events to bring residents together. Here are a range of sales, volunteering and community events to check out in the Leander and Liberty Hill-area.

Leander Fall Family Campout: Featuring games, crafts, a movie screening and campfires, this event offers Leander families a cozy outdoor adventure close to home. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. Families are expected to bring weather-appropriate clothing, personal items, flashlights and tents. Tents can accommodate up to four people each.

• Nov. 6-7, 5 p.m. (check-in)-10 a.m. (check-out)

• Admission: $35 per tent

• 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander

The Market LHTX: 5th Annual Christmas Holiday Market

The Market LHTX will host its 5th Annual Christmas Holiday Market with live music, vendors and crafting activities for children.

• Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Admission: free

• 13125 Hwy. 29, Liberty Hill

Cities and counties across Central Texas have recently considered new and existing contracts with the security technology company Flock Safety as debates surrounding public safety and mass surveillance heighten.

The overview: Flock Safety builds a variety of products utilized by law enforcement agencies, businesses, schools and communities, including Automated License Plate Readers, video cameras and drones.

Gov. Greg Abbott froze the use of state funding for Flock cameras on Aug. 28.

Concerns from Central Texas residents include fears surrounding mass surveillance, collecting and sharing of data with outside agencies, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and misuse by law enforcement agencies.

In 2025, CEO and founder of Flock Safety Garrett Langley released a statement emphasizing that the company does not sell data, allows customers to decide independently what is shared with other agencies and does not have any contacts with ICE.

Cities and counties across Central Texas have responded in varying ways to the discussion surrounding the benefits and disadvantages of Flock equipment.