News Flash

Early voting runs Oct. 22 to Nov. 2

Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election runs from Monday, Oct. 22, through Friday, Nov. 2. Times vary by day. Locally, early voting is at The Colony Annex, 6804 Main St.

Registered voters may cast ballots at any early voting location.

For more info, visit www.VoteDenton.com or see the Notice of General Election.

Shoreline Trail closed due to high water levels

Recent heavy rains have risen the water levels on Lewisville Lake as much as 5 feet above elevation. Until lake levels begin to go back down and repairs can be made, The Colony Shoreline Trail is closed for everyone's safety.

For more info contact Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106. For more info on lake levels, visit the Army Corps of Engineers website.

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...

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...

Repairs to Paige Road at South Colony scheduled

Starting mid-morning on Monday, Sept. 17, Public Works crews will begin repairs to the northern portions of the intersection at Paige Road and South Colony Boulevard where the pavement has buckled.

The project is estimated to take about two months to complete. Two lanes of traffic will be open in both directions at all times. Lane closures will move from the inside out as the project progresses, starting with the north- and southbound left lanes of ...

Migratory birds in our community

Check out the Migratory Birds page of our website for important information about what you can and can't do, and when.

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...