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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...

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

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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.