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Tickets on sale for Ascendant LPGA benefitting Volunteers of America

Tickets are now on sale now for the 2023 Ascendant LPGA benefiting Volunteers of America, set for Oct. 2-8 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute.

Voter registration deadline for November Election is Oct. 10

The Colony City Secretary’s Office wishes to remind residents that the deadline to register to vote is Oct. 10. The City of The Colony City Council Election is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Voter registration applications are available at The Colony Public Library, 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 Dento...

Statement on the passing of former Mayor John Dillard

All of us at the City of The Colony wish to share our heartfelt condolences with the family and friends of former Mayor John Dillard, who passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

We also wish to express our sincere gratitude for his many years of dedicated service to this community. The Colony would not be what it is today without former Mayor Dillard's hard work and leadership.

Prior to serving six years as The Colony May...

Citywide Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 21

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. 21, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Waters.

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...

September is National Preparedness Month

We encourage our residents and businesses to take some time to visit the Emergency Management section of our website for a wide variety of preparedness tips in advance of the fall storm season, including information about storm sirens.

Introducing the Take Me Home Program

The Colony Police Department will be introducing an exciting new program rolling out for the city of The Colony - The Take Me Home Program

Helping People with Disabilities Get Home

Take Me Home is a program that was developed by the Pensacola, Florida Police Department to better assist individuals with disabilities who may need extra help communicating in an emergency situation. This kind of ...

Drought Contingency Plan in effect; summer water-usage tips

Please review the following guidelines regarding sprinkler use, swimming pools, and other watering tips as we move through the year’s peak water-usage period; take steps to conserve water as part of the city's ongoing Drought Contingency Plan.

• Annual weather conditions have necessitated continued implementation of Phase 1 of the City's Drought Contingency Plan (PDF). Residents are encouraged to follow a twice weekly watering schedule determined by your address. Visit www.TheColonyTx.go...

New partner to oversee Five Star improvements

The City of The Colony and The Athletic Club (TAC) have entered into a long-term partnership to provide new and enhanced recreational, sports, fitness and entertainment programming at the Five Star Complex starting Sept. 1, 2023.

A presentation from representatives of TAC will be on the agenda for the City Council meeting on Aug. 15. The presentation will provide the community the opportunity to learn more about the city's new partnership with TAC.

City Council approves property tax Homestead Exemption

On June 6, 2023, The Colony City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s Code of Ordinances that allows homeowners to claim an annual 1-percent or a minimum $5,000 homestead exemption on their property taxes, whichever is greater.

The exemption only applies to single-family homeowners who reside in their home in The Colony. It does not apply to commercial properties or investment/rental properties.

Mayor Richard Boyer said this vote won’t solve everyone’s tax bil...