MORNINGSTAR
Last updated : September 2022
Life in Liberty Hill, Texas just got a whole lot happier. MorningStar is a master-planned community located on the north side of Highway 29 on the new Kauffman Loop, with convenient access to a variety of Austin’s commuter routes. Surrounded by the lush landscape and fresh air of the Texas Hill Country, MorningStar offers a natural balance between simple living and star-studded amenities. Just minutes from a host of modern conveniences—excellent shopping, casual or fine-dining and numerous entertainment venues in Georgetown and Round Rock.
Builders
Motivated by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and an appreciation of the region’s nature-inspired architecture, home designs at MorningStar are distinct and mindful of their environmental footprint. Wake up to some of Central Texas’ most awe-inspiring views. At MorningStar homeowners can choose from premier home sites overlooking hillside beauty. Choose your forever hill country home from a variety of prominent builders – Meritage Homes, Waterloo Homes by Brohn, and Saratoga Homes.
Resort-Style Amenities!
Enjoy an evening bike ride to roast marshmallows with friends, or take in an early morning swim with fitness partners—at MorningStar you can have it all. A robust trail system connects residents, allowing them to walk their way along impressive open green space to the community’s perfectly adorned amenity center. Inspired by the Texas Hill Country, this community gathering spot features a lap pool, open-air pavilion, fire pit, and magnificent children’s play area. Parks, greenbelts, and ponds were all thoughtfully placed or preserved at MorningStar to enhance the area’s natural beauty.
Open-air Covered Event Pavilion
A year-round community gathering spot. The pavilion is a great venue for a get-together with friends or for hosting a birthday party. It’s located next to the pool to keep children and adults entertained for hours. Many of the community events that take place throughout the year happen right here in the event pavilion.
Kids Playground
Featuring a large play structure complete with a slide, sliding pole, multiple ladders, and more. It’s the perfect place for kids to meet up with their friends and burn some energy. At the Stargazer Event Lawn, the tots have their own age-appropriate playscape complete with awesome dirt digger!
Lounging Area with Fire Pit and Seating
Located next to the pool and the covered pavilion, the fire pit is a great place to relax, mingle, and converse with family and friends.
Oversized Swimming Pool for All Ages with Lanes for Laps
If you are looking to splash and play in the pool or get in a workout swimming some laps in the dedicated lap lanes, the MorningStar pool offers something for everyone.
Kids Splash Pad
For the kids who are not big enough to swim in the main pool, MorningStar has a splash pad just for them to enjoy some water fun in the sun.
1.5 Miles of Hiking and Biking Nature Trails
Take a walk or bike ride along our trails to get some fresh air and enjoy the scenery of Texas Hill Country. Residents are also able to get in a complete workout along the trails when stopping at one of the many energy stations which opened this summer. These stations include equipment and activities to workout arms & abs, legs & glutes, back & shoulders, and more.
On-site Dog Park
The MorningStar dog park features separate areas for large and small breeds, with secure entry areas for leashing and unleashing your dogs. Both the small and large dog areas include open play spaces, along with agility obstacles featuring tunnels, mounds and other challenges. Water fountains and a dog wash station are also provided.
75-Plus Acres of Open Space, Greenbelts, and Community Parks
MorningStar offers a plentiful amount of open spaces and parks for residents to enjoy easy living in the Texas Hill Country. The open areas, trails and parks have been carefully planned so residents can find the perfect balance between relaxation and recreation.
The Big Dipper Fishing Pond
With easy access via the robust trail system, you can take the family to the pond and pass down your love of fishing right from your extended back yard. The pond is fully stocked year-round for residents to enjoy. The Big Dipper also features a wildflower preserve, creating a perfect backdrop where residents can relax in the ambiance of the pond while enjoying a peaceful picnic.
Stargazer Event Lawn
The Stargazer Event Lawn is a great community gathering spot and entertainment center. This is the go-to spot for picnics and gatherings where residents can use the grills and tables while watching friends and family play games like Washer Toss, 6-Hole Disc Golf Course, and Hopscotch/Four Square courts. The event lawn hosts activities throughout the year where residents can gather, mingle and play.
Nature Trail Fitness Stations
The trails at MorningStar are the perfect place to enjoy the Texas Hill Country beauty. They are also the perfect place to get in your daily exercise—with 1.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, you can do just that. The trails are adorned with exercise-boosting energy stations. Stations where you can add in body weight-focused workouts for abs and arms, legs and glutes, back and shoulders, as well as end-of-workout stretches. You’ll be able to get your workout done for the day while enjoying a nature walk with the kids.
MorningStar Sports Park
This amenity-rich sports park will feature a regulation-size basketball court, zip line, rope climber, open-air event pavilion, plenty of open lawn space, and additional nature trails.
Now Open! 2nd Resident Amenity Center
An additional event facility featuring a covered pavilion, luxurious pool, playscape, and plenty of preserved and well-maintained gathering space.
Schools
At MorningStar they know that good schools are a major factor in determining where to buy a new home. That is why they are proud to be a part of the highly acclaimed Liberty Hill Independent School District. MorningStar children will make lifelong friends while attending classes from pre-school to high school in the Liberty Hill ISD.
Liberty Hill ISD boasts an excellent rating for overall scores and is continuously adding new students. A small-town school district that is recognized both regionally and federally for its academic and economic improvements. It is designated as a District of Innovation, a concept that allows traditional independent school districts to access most of the flexibilities of Texas charter schools. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 leading to an overall graduation rate of 95%. LHISD athletics and extra-curricular programs are robust and offer children a variety of ways to excel.
The district received an “A” ranking on Niche’s 2019 Best Schools list, scoring high marks for Academics, Teachers, College Readiness, Clubs & Activities, Resources & Facilities, and Sports. In addition, Niche named Liberty Hill ISD No. 8 of 996 on the 2019 list of Best School Districts for Athletes in Texas!
Liberty Hill ISD Schools
- Liberty Hill High School
- Liberty Hill Intermediate School
- Liberty Hill Junior High School
- Santa Rita Elementary School
Preschools and Daycare
- The Goddard School
- Hilltop Children’s Center
- Liberty Hill Montessori School
- Primrose School of Georgetown
- Grace Academy
Higher Education
- Austin Community College
- Texas State University – Round Rock
- Southwestern University
- Texas A&M – Health Science Center
- University of Texas
- Texas State Technical College – Hutto
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Location and Driving Directions
MorningStar is less than ten miles from the most beautiful town square in Texas-downtown Georgetown, Texas. Where streets are lined with historically preserved buildings that house some of the area’s best shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Georgetown offers MorningStar residents so many opportunities for fun-a day at the San Gabriel Park, Rivery Park or The Bark Park, exploring at the Inner Space Cavern, catch a play at the Palace Theatre or shop for your favorites at Wolf Ranch Town Center. The list of area attractions goes on-tour the historic Georgetown Courthouse or the Williamson Museum; plan a day trip with your friends to the Georgetown Winery or to First Fridays on the Square.
Southeast of MorningStar is Round Rock, the ‘Sports Capital of Texas’, a premier destination for youth and recreational sports featuring some of the best parks, ballfields and sports centers. Boasting more than 1,700 acres of developed parks and trails, Round Rock offers another great escape for MorningStar’s outdoor enthusiasts. Round Rock is also home to the Round Rock Express, a Texas Ranger Triple A minor league baseball team.