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The Colony Christmas Spectacular Light Show

Check out the city's annual holiday light show every evening between now and Jan. 6, 2019, at Central Fire Station on Blair Oaks Drive.

Recycling Revisited: Cutting down contamination

For decades, Americans have been steadily embracing the concept of recycling as a means to help keep the environment clean, preserve resources, and beautify their communities.

From cardboard and glass to plastics and aluminum, we have become accustomed to throwing many things in the recycling bin rather than the trash can.

No more so than right here in The Colony, where our customers continue to be active participants in the cit...

City of The Colony E-newsletter

Christmas Spectacular Lightshow underway through early January; new fishing pier now open at Stewart Creek Park; sign-up today to receive weather alerts to your smartphone; holiday shopping safety tips; and more In THE News!

PlayTC! catalog now available online

Check out the new issue of the PlayTC! catalog (formerly the Fun Times catalog) for a full listing of upcoming programs, activities and events happening throughout the city!

New fishing pier now open

Now that high water on Lewisville Lake has receded, the new fishing pier at Stewart Creek Park is officially open!

Here's a close-up look at the new pier. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.

City launches new emergency alert notification system

As an extension of its new website with CivicPlus, the City of The Colony has officially launched a new and improved version of its emergency notification services for residents: CivicReady.

CivicReady is a communication service available to our residents to receive emergency notifications directly to their smartphone. Examples of emergency notifications include weather warnings (tornado, flash flooding, severe storms, etc.) and localized eme...

Breaking down the 2018-19 budget

When September rolls around each year, many folks are eagerly anticipating “cooler” weather as fall arrives or absorbing themselves in the start of a new football season.

But for city governments throughout the state, September is crunch-time for arguably the most important component of municipal management: the annual budget.

The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. While September marks the end of the process when th...

Reconstruction underway at Memorial/Blair Oaks

The long-awaited reconstruction of the intersection at Blair Oaks and Memorial drives began in early July 2018. Memorial Drive is down to one lane each direction while Blair Oaks is fully closed to traffic both north- and southbound.

Detour signage directs motorists around the construction. Motorists should expect delays in that area and are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes, especially for those heading to and from The Colony High School. Allow extra time and please drive ...

Dates announced for 2019 VOA-LPGA Texas Classic

The 2019 LPGA Tournament schedule was recently released, and includes new dates for the Volunteers of America-LPGA Texas Classic at the Old American Golf Club in The Colony.

The VOA-LGPA Texas Classic will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 6 at the Old American. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates in the New Year!

Visit the official LGPA website for the full schedule and more information about the coming season.

TCPD solves 21-year-old "cold case"

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, members of The Colony Police Department solved the murder of Chris Charles Stecker. On March 1, 1997, Mr. Stecker was shot and killed by two suspects during a home invasion robbery. The case remained unsolved until now.

Recently, new leads were developed that led to the two suspects in this murder. The suspects were identified as Christopher Newby and Roger Newby. The investigation led to Christopher Newby being charged with murder.

Christopher Newby is currently an inmat...

Christmas holiday closures, trash notice

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. The library will be closed Dec. 22-25.

Also, there will be no trash/recycling collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Service will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 26, and be delayed one day the remainder of the week. For more information, contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

UPDATE: Volunteers sought for Shoreline Trail clean-up

Due to the weather forecast for very wet conditions, the Shoreline Trail clean-up project originally scheduled for Dec. 8 has been postponed. Organizers will try again for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15.

Volunteer registration is still available online. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.

ORIGINAL POST: We need your help! A lot of trash and debris was left behind along the Shoreline Trail after recent flood waters...

New Year's Day closures, trash notice

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019, for New Year's Day. Also, there will be no trash/recycling collection on Jan. 1. Service will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2, and be delayed one day the remainder of the week.

For more information, contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

Lastly, the library drive-thru book-drop will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019.

UPDATED: Blair Oaks/Memorial roadwork underway

The long-awaited reconstruction of the intersection at Blair Oaks and Memorial drives began in early July 2018. Memorial Drive is down to one lane in each direction while Blair Oaks is fully closed to thru traffic both north- and southbound.

Motorists should expect delays in that area and seek alternate routes, especially if traveling to and from The Colony High School. Allow extra time and please drive safe!

This ongoing project involves resurfacing of Blair Oaks, widening the intersection t...

Stormwater fee increase required to keep up with growth

As part of their monthly utility bills, residents and businesses in The Colony pay a Stormwater Utility Fee, which in turn pays for maintenance projects and improvements to the city’s vitally important stormwater drainage system.

For example, many residents may be familiar with the repairs currently underway to the stream bank along Taylor Street behind the Aquatic Park.

In recent years, development in the city has increased rapidly, adding a significant amount of new buildings and...

TCPD Press Release

At approximately 2 p.m. Dec. 5, The Colony Police High School Resource Officer (SRO) detained a 14 year old student in possession of a firearm that was found in the student’s backpack.

The student was taken into custody without incident and later transported to The Colony Police Department. 

The student does not have any history of violence. There was never a threat made towards the school, student or a staff member. There was n...

American Legion to host viewings of Iwo Jima memorial

American Legion Holley-Riddle Post No. 21 of The Colony has announced that the Legion will be available 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays the rest of 2018 for anyone who wishes to view the Iwo Jima memorial installed at the Government Center.

Residents may recall the fanfare associated with the memorial earlier this year. The Colony Government Center is located at 6301 Main St.

Interested persons may contact the Legion for more information.

TCPD responds to barricaded suspect

At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, The Colony Police Department received a 911 call reporting a person with a gun in the 4500 block of Chapman Street.

Caller stated that he had locked himself in the bathroom inside the residence; suspect was walking around with a gun in his hand and would not let the caller out of the house.

Officers along with the Special Response Team (SRT) and negotiators arrived at t...

Holiday Bag of Books Sale!

Purchase a $4 FOTCPL book bag and fill it full of items from the specially marked sale carts! Sale also includes marked sale items in the Children's Book Sale.

Early Literacy Classes go on hiatus in December

Story Time and other early literacy activities are on hiatus for the month of December. All activities will resume in January!

Register Now for December Computer Classes

Foreign Language Learning Websites and Mobile Apps 

Thursday, December 6, 7 p.m. 

Microsoft Excel Pt. 1 

Friday, December 7, 2 p.m.

Excel Pt. 2 

Friday December 14, 2 p.m.

Classes are small to allow for individualized attenti...

3D Printing

Preparing Your Print Job

Please save your print job as a .STL file. Bring a flash drive containing your saved .STL file to the Library's Reference Desk anytime during the Library's regular hours and staff will copy your file to prepare for printing. Some j...

The Colony Police Explorer Program

The Colony Police Explorer Program are looking for kids who are interested in law enforcement.

If you are a 9-12th grader and would like to be part of an awesome program, you should check out The Colony Explorer Program. It is a lot like scouting Programs, but with a Law Enforcement theme. Contact Lt Chuck Would at [email protected]colonytx.gov or Officer ...

TCPD Baseball Cards

Kids be sure to ask any of The Colony Police Officers for their Baseball Cards.

Kids be sure and ask for a Baseball Card. If you see an Officer out around town, don't be shy, and ask to have their Baseball card. We would love to meet your. 

Try to collect a complete set and win a prize.

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.