City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Updates to COVID-19 response

During this week's The Colony City Council meeting, city officials discussed plans for reopening various city facilities, as follows:

Stewart Creek Park will reopen to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, May 27. Operating hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Boat ramp operating hours will return to 24/7 access. Some park amenities, such as the group pavilion and the playground, will remain closed. The fishing pier will reopen with a modified capacity of 25 people at any one time. The park will be available for day-use only; no tent or RV camping. Social-distancing remains encouraged throughout the park.
The Colony Recreation Center will remain closed until further notice. However, a modified summer camp program will operate June 1 to Aug. 7. Call 972-625-1106 for more information.
Athletic Fields & Complexes will be available to rent for practices on June 1 but users must follow the guidelines outlined by the State of Texas for such purposes. Beginning June 15, rentals of outdoor athletic fields for games will resume with the same stipulations.
The Colony Senior/Community Center and Aquatic Park remain closed until further notice.
More details about these & other Parks facilities are available on our website.

These steps are taken in light of Gov. Greg Abbott announcing this week the beginning of Phase 2 of the Governor's plan to reopen Texas businesses. Residents and business-owners are asked to visit the Governor's Open Texas website for all the information, including checklists and timelines for a variety of businesses.

"Even though that's happening, we ask you to please remember social-distancing. Stay six-feet away from others. Don't crowd-up in stores ... or in restaurants," Mayor Joe McCourry said. "Wash your hands. Use a sanitizer. Let's keep this thing contained and get our businesses back open and our economy back on a roll."

Residents seeking information about COVID-19 testing are encouraged to visit the Denton County Public Health testing website for details about the latest free drive-thru event for County residents. The Texas Division of Emergency Management also maintains a statewide database of testing locations.

More info: www.TheColonyTx.gov/covid19

We've all been asked to make sacrifices throughout the community in order to #FlattenTheCurve and slow the spread of COVID-19 in North Texas. If you need food, financial, or other types of assistance, please explore the resources listed on our website.

The Colony PD thanks you!

The Colony Police wish to offer their thanks to the residents of The Colony for allowing them to be a part of 165 birthdays in recent weeks! Officers have been organizing parades for children missing out on birthday celebrations during the pandemic. With the community slowly reopening, however, this program is no longer available unless your birthday kiddo was already on the schedule. Thanks again! #InThisTogether

TCPL offers curbside printing

Curbside printing is now available from The Colony Public Library! Send prints via our mobile printing app between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Prints ordered after 4 p.m. may not be available for pickup until the next business day. In addition to books and paper prints, TCPL curbside pickup services include 3D prints. Email your print requests (Thingiverse files only) to [email protected] or call 972-625-1900, ext. 3 for more information. Visit TCPL online at thecolonypl.org.

Curbside clothing collection resumes

Good news for those of you who've been cleaning out your closets while staying home. Simple Recycling is back! Visit their website to request collection bags then fill them with clothes & shoes for recycling. Leave the bags on the curb alongside your bins on your regular trash/recycling collection day. Click on the photo for more info or call 866-835-5068.

What else is In THE News?

Memorial Day closures: City offices and facilities have been closed to the public several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be fully closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! Please stay safe and be courteous if you're out in public. If you're on the lake, always wear a life-jacket!
Fourth of July Fireworks: Liberty by the Lake may be cancelled this year due to COVID-19 but we're still celebrating the Fourth of July with our amazing fireworks show! Everyone is invited to join us in the vicinity of Five Star on July 4 to watch from the safety and comfort of your vehicles. Music will be available by tuning your radio to 99.9FM. Parking at Five Star via Blair Oaks will open at 8:30 p.m. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. Other suggested parking options will be available closer to the event. Stay tuned!
Lewisville Lake Master Plan Update: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on its current Master Plan Revisions for Lewisville Lake. Please visit their website for more information and/or to participate in the virtual input process.
Texas Women's Open at the Old American: The Energy Producers Inc. Texas Women’s Open will now be hosted at Old American Golf Club. Good luck to all the golfers competing June 2-4! More information available online.