Mayor calls for sunflower to be official flower of Liberty Hill

This piece of art, created by local artist Kendra Cofer, displays a longhorn in a field of sunflowers. The sunflower was recently declared the official flower of Liberty Hill.
Kendra Cofer

Killeen Daily Herald
Rachel Madison Owner/Publisher
August 18, 2023 

At the council meeting on Aug. 9, Mayor Liz Branigan recommended the sunflower to be named as the official flower of the City of Liberty Hill.

Branigan asked local artist Kendra Cofer to speak on the importance of the sunflower during the meeting.

“I loved the idea of the sunflower becoming Liberty Hill’s flower,” she said. “Sunflowers are often associated with positivity, happiness and optimism.”

Cofer also brought in a piece of artwork she created, showcasing a local longhorn in a field of sunflowers.

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