A locally owned boutique celebrated five years of operation in Liberty Hill in November. 

About the business: Owned by Deb Lohman, Blinded by The Light combines her passion for interior design with love of customers. She first opened her store in November 2021. 

Lohman's shop offers Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, a variety of furniture, housewares, decor, apparel, accessories and gifts.

What's next?: Lohman said she plans to incorporate six new gift lines this year, including Corkcickle, Bella Spa and Tabletop Dinnerware. 

The Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce has relocated to a new office, according to Executive Director Kelly Michael.

The details: The chamber moved in January, relocating across the street to a shared space with Duckworth Insurance. The old office space was in the city-owned Stubblefield Building.

Michael said the chamber of commerce moved out of its former office space because the city needs that space as its staffing and operating needs have grown over the years.
"We continue to work closely with the city and value our ongoing partnership in serving the community," Michael said.

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Texans will see candidates for 18 statewide positions on the March primary ballot, including one state railroad commissioner, the state land commissioner and the state agriculture commissioner.

The overview: Despite its name, the Railroad Commission of Texas does not govern the state’s railroads. So what do railroad commissioners and the leaders of other Texas agencies do?

Community Impact compiled information about various state agencies to help inform Texans before they head to the polls for the March primary elections.

At the polls: Early voting runs from Feb. 17-27, and primary election day is March 3.