City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Get your race on: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games now open!

As of this past Tuesday, the latest offering at Grandscape officially opened to the public: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games! In addition to its signature, multi-level high-speed go-kart track, there's a vast array of video games, a ropes course and zip line, duck-pin bowling, a "food truck" restaurant, two floors of laser tag, a virtual-reality "hyperdeck," and much more! For more information, visit the Andretti Indoor Karting & Games website or Facebook page. The venue is located at 5752 Grandscape Blvd., Ste 100, right here in The Colony, Texas.

City officials monitoring coronavirus situation

In concert with Denton County Public Health, City of The Colony emergency management and public safety officials have been closing monitoring developments related to COVID-19, aka the coronavirus. As a matter of routine, officials are receiving the latest information from state and federal agencies regarding the spread of the virus, as well as preparedness guidelines. “We have protocols in place for health events such as these,” said Troy Powell, The Colony City Manager. “The last time they were used was during the Ebola scare (in 2014), but we are constantly updating and training for them. We also work closely with Denton County agencies, which handle coordination with state and federal authorities, and help coordinate all the cities in our county so there is a unified process.” Please visit our website for the full press release. And remember: the best defense against the spread of infectious disease is to wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home when you're sick.

Employee of the Year award - Jill Barrett

City of The Colony Employee of the Year

Congratulations to The Colony Fire Department staffer Jill Barrett for earning the 2019 City of The Colony Employee of the Year award! She was recognized at the City Council meeting on March 3 by Mayor Pro Tem David Terre (at right) and Human Resources Director Rodney Wallican. Great job, Jill!

Municipal Court offers ‘Amnesty Program’ through March 13

In contrast to traditional warrant roundups, The Colony Municipal Court is offering an “Amnesty Program” now through March 13. During this time, individuals with active warrants may come to the Court (5151 North Colony Blvd.) during normal business hours and setup payment plans for reduced amounts so that their warrants may be cleared without the fear of being arrested. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10, the Court will have a walk-in docket for anyone with warrants that would like to speak with the judge. Visit our website for more information or contact The Colony Municipal Court at 972-624-2200.

Annual Spring Clean-Up set for Saturday, April 18

The City of The Colony and Republic Waste Services will be hosting the annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Falls Water Park, 4400 Paige Road. With proof of residency, residents of The Colony may bring trash and refuse, such as large tree limbs, furniture, appliances, lumber, remodeling debris, fencing materials and scrap metal for disposal. There will be two Shred-It trucks on-site to collect documents, which will then be transported to their facility for shredding at a later time. In terms of recycling, there will also be collection of large electronics and a Simple Recycling truck for clothing and textiles. Some limitations apply. For more information, visit our website or call Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

What else is In THE News?

At last month's Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board of Directors meeting, former The Colony City Council member Allen Harris (at right) received recognition from the Board for his seven years of service as our city's representative. Thank you, Allen!
Free compost 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. Compost is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You MUST bring your own containers. This service is for RESIDENTS ONLY. No commercial uses or contractors allowed. For more information, call 972-624-3131.
Egret nesting season is approaching! Residents of The Colony, especially those within or adjacent to neighborhoods where the birds have previously nested, are strongly advised to trim their trees in order to minimize potential nesting canopies. Visit our website for more information.
The Colony Public Library will be closed Friday, March 6, for staff development training. TCPL will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Thank you for your patience!
For Austin Ranch water customers only: The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 2-30. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Visit our website for more information.