News Flash

The Colony Police investigate business alarm

At 3:09 a.m. May 27, 2022, The Colony Police Department responded to an alarm call at El Pollo Regio restaurant on Main Street, south of South Colony Boulevard.

Officers arrived and found that the front glass door had been shattered. Officers cleared the building and found no subjects inside the business. A person of interest was arrested in close proximity to the business on an unrelated arrest warrant, and is b...

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 are being accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for open positions at this time.

Information on the boards and the application form are available here or by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 6800 Main St., by email or phone at 972-62...

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.

TCFD performs 'perfect delivery'

Texas Health recently recognized several members of The Colony Fire Department for what was described as a "perfect" baby delivery.

In mid February, crews from TCFD Engine 11 & Medic 13 delivered a patient's baby girl in the ambulance on the Dallas North Tollway while en route to the hospital. Hospital staff who received the patients upon arrival commended TCFD for the quality of ...

Input sought on Denton County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Denton County is seeking public input for an update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan, which includes The Colony. Public input will help the project team to analyze potential hazards affecting residents.

In turn, the team will recommend possible actions to reduce the impact of those hazards, which include: high winds, tornados, winter storms, hail, flood, drought, wildfire, dam failure, extreme heat, lightning, and expansive soils.

The goal of the Hazard M...

Hours of operation announced for tool-lending program

“Beautification” has been a buzzword in The Colony for many years. The City Council, Keep The Colony Beautiful Board, and the residents they serve continually prioritize programs and services aimed at neighborhood enhancement.

With those goals in mind, the city’s Community Image Department launched a tool-lending program in 2019 called, The Colony Cares, in which residents may checkout a variety of common home-improvement tools for use on their prope...

Mayor Boyer featured in statewide publication

Check out the March 4 issue of the "Texas Government Insider" statewide e-newsletter to learn more about The Colony Mayor Richard Boyer.

Citywide Accomplishments: 2020-2021

The City of The Colony invites the community to look back at the city's achievements amid our collective responses to both new and ongoing challenges in recent years.

From the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri, to the continued development of Grandscape, it's been a busy and productive two years in The Colony, Texas.

• "State of the City 2020-2021 (PDF)"

The Colony EDC earns Excellence award

For the 14th consecutive year, The Colony Economic Development Corp. has received the Texas Economic Development Council's award for Excellence in Economic Development for 2021, presented during the Winter Conference held this month in Sugarland.

The award honors an agency's outstanding commitment to excellence in training, professional memberships and activities and effectiveness in promoting our community. Only 57 cities in Texas received the award for 2021.

For more info, please visit The Colony...

TCPL wins Achievement of Library Excellence Award

The Colony Public Library has received the 2021 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA). TMLDA is an affiliate of the Texas Municipal League.

Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries. To successfully receive the Achievement of Library Excellence Award, the applicant must exhibit excellence in each of 10 categories:

1. Services to underserved populations eithe...

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.

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.