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City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • May 6, 2020

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Latest COVID-19 information

In the past two weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new series of executive orders as part of the state's public-health response to the spread of COVID-19 and as part of efforts to reopen the Texas economy. According to the orders:

  • Citizens remain encouraged to minimize social gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household except to provide or obtain essential services or reopened services.
  • People over 65 are strongly encouraged to stay home as much as possible, and maintain appropriate distance from any member of their household who has been out of the residence the previous 14 days.
  • Citizens remain encouraged to practice social-distancing and good hygiene. Face-coverings are recommended in public but not mandatory.
Under certain conditions, several types of businesses were allowed to reopen on May 1. Others have been given a green-light for May 8 or May 18. We encourage everyone, especially business owners, to read the announcements from the Governor's Office for more information, including the Governor's checklists for specific types of businesses. Locally:
  • City-operated facilities, such as City Hall, the Library, Recreation Center, Aquatic Park and Community Center, remain closed until further notice.
  • With the exception of the annual fireworks show (location TBD), Liberty by the Lake festivities for 2020 have been cancelled.
  • A wealth of local resources are available on the city's website for those in need of food or financial assistance.
For more information, visit www.TheColonyTx.gov/covid19.

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Good news! The Colony Economic Development Corporation has established a Small Business Support Grant program to assist businesses within the City that are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click the image to learn how your business can qualify.

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With the expiration of the Governor's previous executive orders on April 30, we have reopened Pawsome Playground Dog Park, The Colony Wheel Zone Bike & Skate Park, and the Bridges Tennis Courts. Please be aware, it is impossible for the City to disinfect park equipment and furnishings in a manner to completely eradicate the potential spread of COVID-19. All users of any park facility are encouraged to follow best practices for personal protection, which includes maintaining social distance of 6 feet from person to person, frequently washing your hands, staying home when sick and covering your cough or sneeze. Other parks throughout The Colony remain open for usage of green space and trails only. Park amenities such as playgrounds, pavilions, picnic tables, basketball courts, etc., remain closed. Stewart Creek Park is open for pedestrian and bike traffic, and for usage of the boat ramp. Click this box to view our #ResponsibleRecreation video for tips on how to stay safe in the great outdoors.

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TCPL announces curbside pickup starting May 8!

LPGA VOA Classic

New dates for VOA Classic

The LPGA recently announced that the 2020 Volunteers of America Classic at the Old American Golf Club will take place Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2020, instead of its originally scheduled September/October dates. The players will now be vying for a $1.75 million purse, a significant increase from the previous $1.3 million purse. We look forward to welcoming women's golf back to Texas!

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What else is In THE News?

  • On Tuesday, May 5, The Colony City Council proclaimed May 10-16 as Police Week in The Colony, and the month of May as Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month;
  • Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently named the City of The Colony as a 2020 Gold Star Affiliate;
  • As part of Municipal Clerks Week in Texas (the first week of May each year), the city is proud to share news that City Secretary Tina Stewart and her team were featured on this year's Texas Municipal Clerks Association promotional poster; and,
  • During April, bulk/green waste collection moved to Saturdays in response to increased volumes of regular trash collection during these times. Starting May 4, bulk/green waste collection returned to Mondays moving forward. For more information, call 972-624-3131.

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