City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Liberty by the Lake festival, fireworks event set for July 3-4Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate the birth of America’s freedom at the 24th annual Liberty by the Lake festival! Here's what you need to know: - Saturday, July 3: Liberty 5K/10K/1M race presented by AT&T at The Old American Clubhouse, 1000 Lebanon Road. Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m.; 5K and 10K begin at 7:50 a.m. Register online!
- Sunday, July 4: Live music, food vendors, and the best fireworks in North Texas at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks begin approximately 9:30 p.m. On-site parking is available at Five Star; overflow parking is available at The Colony High School, 4301 Blair Oaks Drive.
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What else is In THE News?At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, The Colony City Council approved a FY 2020-21 budget amendment and a contract amendment, together totaling approximately $245,000, for the Stewart Creek Park Boat Ramp Bypass Road Project. With the addition of the new automated kiosk system at the park, a permanent bypass road is needed for boaters retrieving their boats from the boat ramp, and to reduce traffic through the automated entry system. - The Colony City Council will hold its General Election for at-large city council districts on Nov. 2, 2021. This year, the Mayor and Places 1 and 2 are up for election for three-year terms. The at-large city council members represent the city as a whole and voters are eligible to vote in all three races. The candidate filing period begins July 17 and runs through Aug. 16. Contact The Colony City Secretary's Office or visit our website for more information.
- The City is currently accepting applications for city boards. Board members are appointed by the City Council to serve in a volunteer capacity. Applications for board positions will be accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for terms beginning July 1, 2021. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website or by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas 75056, or via phone at 972-624-3105.
Due to high temperatures and "forced generation outages," ERCOT is requesting Texans conserve energy now through Friday, June 18. Customers are encouraged to turn off lights, turn up their thermostats to 78 degrees, and avoid use of large appliances as much as possible, especially between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. each day. Please visit ERCOT's website for more information.
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