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#InThisTogether

Everyone has been asked to make sacrifices throughout the community in order to flatten the curve & slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout North Texas. The following resources are available to assist those who may need help or for those looking to give.

HOW AND WHERE TO GET HELP

Comprehensive Guides

While we encourage you to explore everything listed here, we recommend the pages of the following agencies as among those offering the most comprehensive resource listings in our area:

• United Way of Denton Count...

Election 2020 Information

Voter registration info, early voting dates, polling-place procedures, and more.

• The Colony City Council Places 3, 4, and 5 are up for election on Nov. 3. More information is available from the City Secretary’s Office.
• The Denton County Elections Administration has provided the public with a wealth of details about polling pr...

COVID-19: City facility status, health resources, and more (updated 9/11/20)

The past several months, the entire community has been working to keep up with the response to the spread of COVID-19 in North Texas. All steps being taken are meant to safeguard public health.

All residents of The Colony are currently under a series of Executive Orders and local disaster declarations issued by Gov. Greg Abbott, the Denton County Commissioners Court, and The Colony City Council, which are meant to help slow the spread of COVID-1...

Fall Family 'Selfie' Scavenger Hunt

Introducing the Fall Family 'Selfie' Scavenger Hunt, presented by SCHEELS! Challenge your family to become more familiar with our local parks, trails and sporting facilities, and enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes.

Fall Fun Times catalog

The Fall Fun Times catalog is now available online! Included are lots of fun activities for families of all ages.

Follow the 'Four Ds' of mosquito prevention

Help #FightTheBite this summer by following the "Four Ds" of mosquito prevention and by taking steps to reduce potential breeding grounds on your property.

The best mosquito-prevention efforts are rooted in education and personal protection, which begins by following the “4 Ds” listed below:

• Dress to protect: Wear long sleeves and long pants.
• Dusk, daytime and dawn: Protect yourself against...

The LPGA returns to The Colony Nov. 30-Dec. 6

Tournament organizers alongside the LPGA have announced that the Volunteers of America Classic LPGA event will now take place Nov. 30–Dec. 6, 2020 in The Colony. The event was originally scheduled for Sept. 28–Oct. 4.

Players will be vying for a $1.75 million purse, a significant increase from the previous $1.3 million purse.

“We are a proud partner of the LPGA and are very pleased to have the opportunity to bring this event back to The Colony,” said...

Virtual programs & services for seniors

The Colony Community Center staff have been working hard to provide a wide variety of virtual programs & services for our senior community: Exercise videos, live music, Zoom meet-ups, bingo & more!

TC Seniors "Shelter at Home" Guide - Don’t just Survive … Thrive!

Summer water-usage tips

It’s that time of year again, when we would like to share some information with our residents about sprinkler use, swimming pools, and other watering tips as we approach the year’s peak water-usage period.

How much water does my sprinkler system use?

To calculate sprinkler usage, average of 5 gallons per minute per sprinkler head, multiplied by the number of sprinkler heads, multiplied by the number of stations. Multiply that number by the number of times yo...

City Council approves tax-rate decrease, 2020-21 budget

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15, The Colony City Council formally approved the FY 2020-21 budget. For the 18th time in the past 19 years, the Council voted to lower the tax rate - this year by a 1/2-cent.

Statewide Executive Orders in effect (updated 9/17/20)

Over the past several months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a series of ongoing Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the state.

On Sept. 17, 2020, in response to new cases and hospitalizations being cut 2/3 from a peak in late July, Gov. Abbott issued a proclamation announcing Executive Order GA-30, which amends previous executive orders to increase the maximum capacity for the fo...

Annual City-Wide Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 17

The City of The Colony and Republic Waste Services will be hosting the annual City-Wide Fall Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Falls Water Park.

Residents of The Colony may bring trash and refuse, such as large tree limbs, furniture, appliances, lumber, remodeling debris, fencing materials and scrap metal for convenient disposal.

PLEASE NOTE: In light of public health concerns, procedures ...

September proclaimed 'LIVE United Month' in The Colony

On Tuesday, The Colony City Council proclaimed September 2020 as “LIVE United Month” in the city.

The proclamation recognizes the ways in which the United Way of Denton County helps children & families succeed; serves Veterans; advocates for mental health; and works to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring. Click here to read the...

Spotlight Roundup

Compilation of important news and headlines from www.TheColonyTx.gov.

• #InThisTogether: Everyone has been asked to make sacrifices throughout the community in order to flatten the curve & slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout North Texas. The following resources are available to assist those who may need help or for tho...

City awarded grant funds from TPWD for West Shore Park

The City of The Colony received news recently that it will receive a $400K grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife to help develop a new park.

On Aug. 27, 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved just over $15 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities like nature trails, native gardens, playgrounds...

Voter registration deadline is Oct. 5

The City Secretary’s Office wishes to remind residents that the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2020, City of The Colony City Council Election is Oct. 5, 2020.

Voter registration applications are available at The Colony City Hall, 6800 Main St., or online at www.votedenton.com.

If you are unable to locate your voter registration card or need to change your address, please contact the voter registrar in Denton Cou...

National Night Out set for Oct. 6

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, neighborhoods throughout The Colony will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “37th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by The Colony Police Department. 

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generate support for, and participati...

Early voting scheduled for Oct. 13-30

Early voting by personal appearance for the Nov. 3, 2020, City of The Colony City Council Election begins on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and continues through Friday, Oct. 30.

Hours vary by day as follows:

• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 17;
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18;
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 24;
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25; and,
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, to Friday...

Election 2020 general information

The Denton County Elections Administration has provided the public with a wealth of details about polling procedures, voting options, and other useful tips for the upcoming general election.

In person voting:

In order to minimize your wait time at the polling place, the Denton County Elections Administration is suggesting that, if you are able, vote early. They are opening a record number of Early Voting locations and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ha...

Message from The Colony Fire Department regarding COVID-19

Fire Chief Scott Thompson and the men & women of TCFD share information about the department's preparedness and response to COVID-19, including details about PPE procedures when they respond to calls.

School zone activation information

With school beginning soon for both the Lewisville and Little Elm ISDs, which both serve The Colony, motorists are advised of the timing for school zones.

For LEISD in The Tribute, daily, starting Tuesday, Aug. 25*:

• Prestwick Stem Academy Elementary: 7 to 9 a.m.; 3 to 4:15 p.m.
• Strike Middle School: 8:25 to 9:25 a.m.; 4 to 5 p.m.

For Lewisville LISD, all schools are in virtual learning starting Aug. 19*. In-pe...

Paige Road pedestrian beacon up and running

The Paige Road pedestrian crossing near Yager Drive has been completed and is fully operational. The crosswalk will work much the same as the one on North Colony near Pruitt Drive.

The light will be dark until a pedestrian activates the signal. After activation, the light will flash yellow, change to steady yellow and then go to a steady red. The signal will then change to flashing red for vehicles while pedestrians cross the street...

City receives prestigious Governor’s Community Achievement Award

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) has recognized the City of The Colony as one of 10 winners of the 2020 Governor’s Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement.

Keep Texas Beautiful, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has awarded the GCAA to Texas communities for more than 50 years. This year, the 10 winning communities will share $2 million in landscape funding from TxDOT. The Co...

RV camping resumes at Stewart Creek Park

RV camping has resumed at Stewart Creek Park. However, Tent camping remains prohibited until further notice.

Reservations for RV camp sites can be made by calling the park at 972-624-2248 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visitors to Stewart Creek Park are encouraged to continue to observe social d...

City Hall, Police/Court lobby reopening information

The Colony City Hall, Municipal Court, and Police Records customer service windows reopened to the public in July. The buildings had been closed to walk-in customers since mid-March due to public health concerns.

Residents choosing to conduct in-person business will be permitted into these facilities during regular business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Customers should expect the following changes:

• Only the slidi...

AT&T, TCGTV notice

The AT&T U-Verse broadcast of The Colony Government Television is currently off the air due to maintenance. The City is working with AT&T to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

In the meantime, the broadcast can be seen 24/7 on the city’s Live Video stream. Programming primarily includes live and recorded broadcasts of The Colony City Council meetings (6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month) and Planning &...

Trash/recycling collected as normal most holidays

Did you know? As part of the city's renewed contract with Republic Services, trash and recycling collection is only delayed during three holidays in the year: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Trash and recycling will be collected as normal (with no delays) during all other annual holidays.

For more information, call 972-624-3131 or visit the Environmental Services page of our website.

2019 Water Quality Report

The City of The Colony's 2019 Water Quality Report is now available on our website.

Please see the link below. For more information, call the Water Production Department at 972-624-4431. Thank you!

Monthly Customer Service closures for 2020

The Customer Service counters at City Hall will be closed for monthly staff training from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in 2020. As such, the closures will occur on the following dates:

• Jan. 14;
• March 10;
• April 14;
• May 12;
• June 9;
• July 14;
• Aug. 11;
• Sept. 8;
• Oct. 13;
• Nov. 10; and
• Dec. 8 (1 to 3 p.m.)

Residents wishing to make a utility payment during those dates and times may do so by accessing their account online; calling the automated phone syste...

On-Site Voter Registration

Curbside Pickup

TCPL offers curbside pickup for library materials, printouts, craft kits, and more! Curbside pickup is available Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Library Materials

• Materials can be reserved through our online catalog or by calling the L...

West Shore Park Grant Received

The City of The Colony received news recently that it will receive a $400K grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife to help develop a new park.

National Night Out set for Oct. 6

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, neighborhoods throughout The Colony will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “37th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event.

National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by The Colony Police Department. 

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generate support for, and participati...

Battle of the Badges Softball Tournament - CANCELED

The Colony Police Department will be participating in the 18th annual Battle of the Badges that will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

The Softball Tournament will be held  at
Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park in Lewisville. 

The firstgames will begin at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7:30 a.m. This year
will once again be a double elimination tou...

LPGA 2020 at The Colony TX.

Tournament organizers alongside the LPGA announce today that the Volunteers of America Classic LPGA event will now take place November 30 – December 6, 2020 in The Colony, TX.

Golf Clubs at The Tribute is excited to host the event for the third consecutive year on its Old American course while welcoming back defending champion and Texas native, Cheyenne Knight, alongside fellow Texas natives Gerina Piller, Stacy Lewis and other...