Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 15

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. 15, 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.

Additionally, the following items also will be collected: small truck...

Charley Hull wins 2022 Ascendant LPGA benefitting the Volunteers of America

It was a fantastic weekend in The Colony! Great weather, great golf & great times had by all. Congratulations to Charley Hull for bringing home the trophy, & thanks to all the fans from around the world who watched in-person or on TV. See you next year!

Fall PlayTC! catalog now online

Copies of the Fall PlayTC! guide are in the mail but if you haven't yet had a chance to check out all the fun activities we have planned, you can also take a look online. Sign up for your favorite activities today!

TCFD Firehouse No. 5 construction underway

Check out the progress of construction at The Colony Firehouse No. 5 in The Tribute. Foundations and roadways are nearing completion, with metalwork scheduled to begin soon.

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Phase 1 of city's Drought Contingency Plan in effect

The extreme heat of the summer and ongoing dry conditions have necessitated implementation of Phase 1 of the City's Drought Contingency Plan. Residents are encouraged to follow a twice weekly watering schedule determined by your address.

Annual mosquito-prevention program underway

For many 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 an 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...

Customer Service lobby closed Friday, Oct. 14

The City's Customer Service Office will be closed Friday, Oct. 14, for staff training. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Customers wishing to make a payment to their account during that time may still access the automated phone systems and/or online portals, as well as the overnight drive-thru dropbox on the north side of City Hall.

For more information, call 972-625-1756. T...

Upcoming Election Information

Early voting for the Nov. 8 Election runs Monday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Nov. 4. Locally, voters may cast early ballots at The Colony Annex building, 6804 Main St.

Voters may cast ballots at any early voting location in Denton County. Visit VoteDenton.gov for a full list of early voting locations (PDF).

Early voting dates and times are as follows:

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Oct. 28
• 7 a.m. to 7 p....

Volunteers sought for city boards, commissions

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 for board positions will be accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for vacant positions on various boards. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website:

• Vacancies
• Application

For mor...

City Council action takes aim at catalytic converter theft

During its regular meeting on Aug. 16, 2022, The Colony City Council approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding possession of used catalytic converters in The Colony.

Moving forward, anyone found by law enforcement in possession of a catalytic converter that has been removed from a vehicle must provide documentation proving ownership of the vehicle from which the part was removed, or proof of lawful transfer of the cat...

Preventing Stormwater Pollution: Guidelines for Swimming Pools & Spas

The City has produced a printable trifold with valuable information regarding how to safely drain water from your pool and/or spa, including tips on what to do with filter backwash or if you have a saltwater pool.

Yes, that text is actually from the Court

The Colony Municipal Court recently launched a new communication tool that sends text reminders to your phone if you have an upcoming court date, payment due, or unresolved citation. Sample screenshots shown below.

The Colony Fire Department named EMS Provider of the Year

Born of necessity and forged in the field, The Colony Fire Department’s Paramedic-Only Program has proved to be a trendsetting, transformative initiative.

The program has ultimately improved not only the department’s quality of pre-hospital medical care but also positioned its firefighters for further success on the fire ground. Those successes were formally recognized on May 31 during the Texas Health Reso...

Reward offered for information leading to return of stolen items

The City of The Colony is seeking information leading to the return of items recently stolen from The Colony Five Star Complex - most of which were fixtures in the city's Veterans Memorial. Tipsters should contact the number on the flyer below.

The reward has increased twice thanks to matching donations from the local 24 Sports organization and The Colony Community Development Corp. board of directors.

FCC launches Affordable Connectivity Program for qualifying households

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, and more. It provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.

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.

Holiday Closure

The Library will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday weekend and will reopen on Tuesday, October 11 at 10 AM.

StoryWalk® at Ridgepointe Park

Enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time! Read a book page-by-page as you walk through the park. This StoryWalk® will be available Saturday, October 8 through Monday, October 9. Ridgepointe Park is located at 4401 Standridge Dr.

Ballads & Bonfires Returns to Stewart Creek Park

Don't miss these fun events this Fall at Stewart Creek Park!

Join Parks & Recreation Staff for an evening of songs and s’mores! Sticks and all the fixin’s will be provided. This is a FREE event with an annual pass card to Stewart Creek Park. Those that do not have an annual pass will need to...

Annual Parade of Lights - Register your entry now!

Register your group / organization for the upcoming Parade of Lights! Registration is always FREE!!

This annual event, presented by The Colony Parks and Recreation Department, will make its way through town with a bang. Parade of Lights starts at 5:45 p.m. (route begins at Peters Colony Elementary parking lot and proceeds west on Nash to Blair Oaks and ...

American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans and First Responders

Join us for two days of celebrations at the upcoming American Heroes event 11/11/22 & 11/12/22!

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2022, as we celebrate Veteran’s Day with this patriotic annual festival, American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans & First Responders at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Bla...

Family Fright Fest!

Join us for a evening of fall family fun at the re-imagined Family Fright Fest!

 Hay rides, games, trick-or-treating at booths, crafts, movie and so much more. All activities are FREE to participate.

Activities - 4:00pm - 8:00pm Hay ridesInflatable maze, obstacle course and slideTrick-or-Treating at vendor boothsPhot...

Movies in the Park

Join us for a free movie at The Colony Five Star Complex!

Date: Friday, October 7, 2022, "The Bad Guys"Time: 6:30pm gates open / 7:30pm start (approx.)Location: The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks Dr., The Colony, 75056Cost: FREE

Distracted Driving

Please pay 100 percent attention to the road ahead of you. Officer De La Cruz wants you to arrive at your destination safely.

There are so many ways be distracted while you drive. Texting is probably the number one reason for car accidents. Why is texting so bad? Texting while driving has become a huge risk factor because it employs all three forms of distracted driving. Here ar...

Exchange Zone

Don't forget to use our Exchange Zone (located in the Police Department parking lot behind the jail building) if you are selling or purchasing items online. It is monitored on camera 24/7.

Tip: If you find an item online for sale and the price is too good to be true, most likely it is a scam. Never agree to wire or send money to purchase an online item unless you have verified the authenticity of the seller.

If you have any questio...

Citizen Police Academy Class #46

The Citizen Police Academy started in 1994 and is a block of instruction designed to give the public a working knowledge of The Colony Police Department. It consists of a series of nine classes (last week is graduation), held once a week on Thursdays from...

National Drug Take Back Initiative

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