News Flash

TCPD solves 21-year-old "cold case"

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, members of The Colony Police Department solved the murder of Chris Charles Stecker. On March 1, 1997, Mr. Stecker was shot and killed by two suspects during a home invasion robbery. The case remained unsolved until now.

Recently, new leads were developed that led to the two suspects in this murder. The suspects were identified as Christopher Newby and Roger Newby. The investigation led to Christopher Newby being charged with murder.

Christopher Newby is currently an inmat...

UPDATE: Volunteers sought for Shoreline Trail clean-up

Due to the weather forecast for very wet conditions, the Shoreline Trail clean-up project originally scheduled for Dec. 8 has been postponed. Organizers will try again for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15.

Volunteer registration is still available online. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.

ORIGINAL POST: We need your help! A lot of trash and debris was left behind along the Shoreline Trail after recent flood waters...

Christmas holiday closures, trash notice

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. The library will be closed Dec. 22-25.

Also, there will be no trash/recycling collection on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Service will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 26, and be delayed one day the remainder of the week. For more information, contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

TCPD Press Release

At approximately 2 p.m. Dec. 5, The Colony Police High School Resource Officer (SRO) detained a 14 year old student in possession of a firearm that was found in the student’s backpack.

The student was taken into custody without incident and later transported to The Colony Police Department. 

The student does not have any history of violence. There was never a threat made towards the school, student or a staff member. There was n...

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...

New Year's Day closures, trash notice

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Tuesday, Jan 1, 2019, for New Year's Day. Also, there will be no trash/recycling collection on Jan. 1. Service will resume Wednesday, Jan. 2, and be delayed one day the remainder of the week.

For more information, contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

Lastly, the library drive-thru book-drop will be closed starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019.

UPDATED: Blair Oaks/Memorial roadwork underway

The long-awaited reconstruction of the intersection at Blair Oaks and Memorial drives began in early July 2018. Memorial Drive is down to one lane in each direction while Blair Oaks is fully closed to thru traffic both north- and southbound.

Motorists should expect delays in that area and seek alternate routes, especially if traveling to and from The Colony High School. Allow extra time and please drive safe!

This ongoing project involves resurfacing of Blair Oaks, widening the intersection t...

Stormwater fee increase required to keep up with growth

As part of their monthly utility bills, residents and businesses in The Colony pay a Stormwater Utility Fee, which in turn pays for maintenance projects and improvements to the city’s vitally important stormwater drainage system.

For example, many residents may be familiar with the repairs currently underway to the stream bank along Taylor Street behind the Aquatic Park.

In recent years, development in the city has increased rapidly, adding a significant amount of new buildings and...

American Legion to host viewings of Iwo Jima memorial

American Legion Holley-Riddle Post No. 21 of The Colony has announced that the Legion will be available 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays the rest of 2018 for anyone who wishes to view the Iwo Jima memorial installed at the Government Center.

Residents may recall the fanfare associated with the memorial earlier this year. The Colony Government Center is located at 6301 Main St.

Interested persons may contact the Legion for more information.

TCPD responds to barricaded suspect

At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, The Colony Police Department received a 911 call reporting a person with a gun in the 4500 block of Chapman Street.

Caller stated that he had locked himself in the bathroom inside the residence; suspect was walking around with a gun in his hand and would not let the caller out of the house.

Officers along with the Special Response Team (SRT) and negotiators arrived at t...