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VOA Classic, Savor Dallas announce partnership

The Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic has announced its new partnership with Savor Dallas Food and Drink Festival, as part of its LPGA week April 30-May 6 at the Old American Golf Club here in The Colony.

Savor Dallas will serve as the presenting partner of the tournament’s Tasting Village, extending its programming to The Colony ahead of the 14th annual festival May 13-20. The Tasting Village will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 4, and Satu...

KTCB offers 'Planting for Pollinators' class

Did you know that over 75 percent of our flowers and crops are pollinated by insects and animals? Pollinators are critical to our food chain but they also provide beauty and enjoyment as well.

Join Keep The Colony Beautiful and local Texas Master Naturalist Donna Cole at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at City Hall (6800 Main St.) for “Planting for Pollinators,” a class to learn how you can support biodiversity and sustainability...

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.

Ticket information for the VOA/LPGA Texas Classic

Tickets for the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic, being held at the Old American GC in The Colony April 30-May 6, are on sale now.

Go online and get yours today! Daily tickets are $15 each; weekly tickets are $25 each; and parking is $5. Kids 17 and under get in FREE with a ticketed adult. Active and retired military and their families also get in FREE, with valid ID.Visit the Volunt...

Police, Fire respond to fire at Hidden Cove Park

At 3:47 a.m. March 30, The Colony Police and Fire units were dispatched to 20400 Hackberry Park Road in response to a fire involving a large RV/boat storage structure.

Fire personnel immediately began attacking the fire to ensure the blaze was contained to the area of origin. Units from Little Elm and Frisco fire departments soon arrived on scene to assist.

The fire was under control by 4:32 a.m. No injuries wer...

Volunteers sought for KTCB garden installation

Your Keep The Colony Beautiful Board is seeking volunteers to help install a Monarch Butterfly Demonstration Garden in The Tribute.

The event is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the entrance to the tunnel under Lebanon Road near Bankside Drive. Volunteers will be asked to help plant 50 to 60 plants in raised flower beds. Participants must bring gloves, trowel or small shovel, an...

Tree recycling yields free mulch for residents

Thanks to the city's annual Christmas tree recycling initiative, FREE mulch is now available to residents in the southwest corner of the Public Works parking lot off East Lake Highlands Drive, next to the dog park.

Mulch is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must bring your own containers. Mulch will be replenished as the year goes on. This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY. No commercial uses or contractors allowed.

For information, call Environmental Se...

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...