City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine information

From Denton County Public Health: As of Dec. 17, 2020, two COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Vaccines are being shipped directly to enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers as allocated by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). However, vaccine supply is very limited at this time and is being distributed only to individuals in Phase 1A and Phase 1B as defined by Texas DSHS. If you are in Phase 1A or 1B, you may visit the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations map to see if and where you might be able to get a vaccine. Remember, your ability to get a vaccine will depend on your eligibility and the vaccine availability at your provider’s office, clinic, or facility. Please call ahead to your provider. More information is available on the Texas DSHS Vaccine website.

Christmas-tree recycling continues

Residents wishing to drop off their Christmas trees for recycling may still do so through Saturday, Jan. 9. The tree-recycling site is at the south end of the Public Services parking lot off of East Lake Highlands Drive, across from the Animal Shelter. Signs will be posted directing residents to the site. Trees must have all lights, ornaments, tinsel and bases removed. No artificial or flocked trees. Free compost will be available sometime in the spring on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your own containers. Additional compost will also be available later in the year. For information, call Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

Tips for safe, efficient trash collection

When it comes to your trash/recycling carts, are you following the 3-foot rule? Be sure to keep your carts at least 3-feet away from each other and other potential obstructions to ensure safe and efficient collection. Check out the video to learn more.

Community comes together amid crisis

In a year that was difficult for so many, The Colony's community came together to help and support each other like never before. Check out this video from The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau for a look back at just a few of the amazing acts of love and kindness that took place in 2020 in The Colony.

Spirit of the season

Many thanks to everyone in the community who donated food at The Colony City Hall last month for CoServ's holiday food drive. We collected 400 pounds! More info is available on the CoServ website.

What else is In THE News?

Denton County recently approved more than $700,000 in CARES Act funding for eviction prevention “bridge” services provided by United Way of Denton County and a network of nonprofits, effective immediately through Jan. 22. More info is available at the United Way of Denton County website or by contacting Next Steps-The Colony.
We can't wait for spring to get here! Check out some of the fun (and safe) activities that The Colony Parks & Recreation Department has planned for the coming months in the next issue of the PlayTC! catalog, now available online.
#ICYMI: As of Dec. 3, 2020, the number of COVID-hospitalized patients as a percentage of total hospital capacity in Trauma Service Area E (which includes Denton County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area) exceeded 15% for seven consecutive days. In doing so, provisions of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA-32 took effect, reducing maximum occupancy at retail and restaurants to 50% and closing bars, among other provisions. These restrictions remain in effect until TSA E maintains a percentage of COVID patients below 15% for seven consecutive days. You can track hospital data on the Texas DSHS COVID-19 dashboard.