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July Fourth: Liberty by the Lake!

The Fourth of July is just around the corner. Plan now to spend your holiday in The Colony!

Don't miss the BEST FIREWORKS IN TEXAS! Join us on Wednesday, July 4, in The Colony for Liberty By The Lake, on the shores of Lewisville Lake at Stewart Creek Park. FREE admission for everyone! All kinds of patriotic family fun, great food, live music, an...

Emergency preparedness information

Spring storm season is here! Are you prepared if there's a severe weather event? Get started by browsing the city's Emergency Management resources, including a link to Nixle where you can receive emergency alerts straight to your phone.

Resources include:

Emergency kits;

Emergency notifications;

Outdoor Warning Siren information; and,

Severe weather preparedness plans.

Also, you may contact the city's Emergency Management Coordinator, Travis Calendine, to request a presentation regarding emer...

City of The Colony E-newsletter

Help Fight the Bite as mosquito season begins; Liberty by the Lake just one month away; be mindful of heat-related illnesses; city hosts town hall on migratory birds; and more In THE News!

Annual mosquito-prevention program begins

For years, the City of The Colony has followed a proactive plan of prevention and testing to address mosquito issues throughout the city. The program is particularly important now as spring rains increase the chances for a very active mosquito season.

Through this program, areas on public property that may hold water for periods of time are identified and monitored as potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes. These standing pools of water are inspected for mosquito larvae and, if found, are treated wi...

Grandscape announces three new tenants

The City of The Colony is excited to join Grandscape in welcoming three more attractions to the signature development: Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar (opening 2019); Akira Back Steak (opening 2019); and Cigars International (opening 2018).

Utility payment phone system offline

The automated phone system for making utility payments is currently offline due to third-party issues. Repairs are in progress but the system will be unavailable until further notice.

In the meantime, you may access your account online, visit the Customer Service lobby at City Hall (6800 Main St.) during normal business hours, pay by mail, utilize the night-deposit box on the north side of City Hall, or take advantage of Fidelity Expre...

Independence Day closures, trash notice

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The Aquatic Park will be open 1 to 5 p.m. There will be no trash/recycling collection on July 4.

Service will resume on Thursday, July 5, and be delayed one day the remainder of the week.

We hope you'll spend the day with us during our annual all-day Fourth of July celebration at Stewart Creek Park, Liberty by the Lake!

Summer school zone timings, locations

School may be out for the summer but some school zones will remain in effect during the coming weeks for summer school.

The flashing lights will be on at Peters Colony Elementary: 7:50 to 8:50 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., and 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. June 11 through July 26.

At Camey Elementary: 7:50 to 8:50 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12-29.

Please observe the signage and slow...

Migratory birds in our community

Check out the Migratory Birds page of our website for important information about what you can and can't do, and when.

Roadwork underway on North Colony

Starting June 8, the left lane of westbound North Colony Boulevard between Archer and Keys will be closed for repairs approximately three weeks.

Please slow down and drive with caution in work zones. We thank you for your patience!

Annual Water Quality Report now available

The city's 2017 Water Quality Report is now available online.

CVB website features new itinerary tool for visitors, residents

Just in time for the VOA LPGA Texas Classic last month, The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with Visit Widget to create a digital tool that provides visitors and residents a new way to research and plan their leisure time in The Colony.

Prominently displayed on every page of the Bureau’s website, www.VisitTheColonyTx.com, the Visit Widget currently appears as a golf ball in light of the recent tournament but it can be customized at any time. If you access the CVB site from a mobile devic...

Stream bank improvement project underway

An important improvement project kicked off in April behind the Aquatic Park.

Contractors have begun work to stabilize the banks of the stream that runs through the greenbelt parallel to Taylor Street.

In addition, a pedestrian bridge over the stream will be installed that will connect to the city's trail system. The project is esti...

Police vehicle struck en route to emergency call

At approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, May 31, a The Colony Police Department patrol vehicle was struck by a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Paige Road and State Highway 121.

The patrol vehicle was traveling southbound on Paige and had emergency lights and siren activated. The patrol vehicle was occupied by two officers who were responding to an emergency call involving a person attempting to force their way into an apartment....

City accepting board member applications

The City of The Colony is currently accepting applications for city boards. Board members are appointed by the City Council to serve in a volunteer capacity.

Applications will be accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for terms beginning July 1, 2018. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website or by contacting the City Secretary’s Offic...

TCFD takes part in high-rise drills

In conjunction with Plano FD and six other regional departments, The Colony Fire Department participated in a series of high-rise drills March 6 to April 11 at a newly constructed building along SH121.

The scenario involved a fire on the seventh floor. Crews had to locate the fire, work through the building systems, search and operate command, all the while coordinating closely with the other participating fire departments.

Each drill ran for approximate...

The Colony listed among safest cities in Texas

The National Council for Home Safety and Security has named The Colony as among the safest cities in the state, coming in at No. 30 overall.

City not in violation of source-water monitoring requirements

The City of The Colony did not violate Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) source-water monitoring requirements last year, as recently reported by a local news station.

The violation referenced in the news report resulted from a clerical/reporting error that was corrected by the TCEQ in January 2018.

Per state and federal standards, the City is required to regularly test all of its water and submit those results to TCEQ. ...

Monthly Customer Service closures

The Customer Service counters at City Hall will be closed for staff training from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in 2018.

As such, the closures will occur on the following dates: Jan. 9; Feb. 13; March 13; April 10; May 8; June 12; July 10; Aug. 14; Sept. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 13; and Dec. 11.

Residents wishing to make a utility payment during those dates and times may do so by ac...

The Library will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday

The Library will be closed on July 4 and the Library's outside book drop will be closed from 9:00 PM Tuesday evening until Thursday, July 5 at 10:00.

Early literacy classes return on June 6!

Toddler Times, Toddler Sensory Play Dates, Music & Movement, and Preschool Story Times return on June 6! Check out the Library's summer calendar for our full schedule of our early literacy and family activities, including our special summer-only event...

Summer Bag of Books Sale

Purchase a $4 FOTCPL book bag and fill it FULL of sale items from the specially marked sale carts!

Also included: "Bag of Books" sale in the Children's area! The sale is good until June 30, 2018 or when items run out.

Pokémon League

Come to TCPL for all things Pokémon!  Pokémon League is held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month.  Play Pokémon Go, the trading card game, or the video games on your Nintendo 3DS!  This officially sanctioned ...

July 4th : Liberty By The Lake

Don't miss the BEST FIREWORKS IN TEXAS! Join us on July 4th in The Colony for Liberty By The Lake, on the shores of Lewisville Lake at Stewart Creek Park. FREE admission for everyone! All kinds of patriotic family fun, great foods, live music, and an incr...

33 Years of Running

Don't miss the 33rd Annual Liberty 5K, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run on July 4th in The Colony! Registration is going on NOW. Finisher medals and performance tees for all participants. The 1 Mile run begins at 7:45am, and the 5K and 10K runs begin at 8:05am. S...

Mosquito Season is Here

Mosquito season runs from May 1- October 31. During this time the City conducts a weekly mosquito trapping and testing program throughout the community. Spraying is conducted when test results confirm the presence of West Nile mosquitoes. For more informa...

Sawyer Brown To Headline

Organizers are excited to announce that Sawyer Brown will headline the 2018 American Heroes festival in The Colony on Saturday, November 10. Also performing this year will be Restless Heart and Radney Foster. For more information about the American Heroes...

Bingo!

Did you know that in addition to Friday night Bingo, there is also Thursday morning Bingo twice a month at The Colony Community Center? Join us for Bingo, fresh popped popcorn, chocolate candy, and fun! Bingo is held the first and third Fridays each month...

Citezens Police Adademy Class #38 Grauation.

Congratulations to CPA #38.

Congratulations to Citizens Police Academy Class #38 on graduation! These citizens spent the last 10 Thursday nights with us learning about police operations, policies, investigations, driving, negotiations, and ride outs with officers and much more.

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Crime Statistics

Register your home or business security cameras on CrimeReports.com secure server.
This will assist TCPD should a crime occur that may have been captured by your cameras. The information submitted is only accessible by law enforcement.

Recommendations & Complaints

The Colony Police Department is dedicated to providing the best police service possible to its citizens. Police employees are carefully selected, held to the highest standards, and provided with the best training possible.

Animal Services

The Colony Animal Services Center works diligently to ensure the safety of you and your pet through education and enforcement.