City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021

City Council schedules public hearings for budget, tax rate

On Wednesday, Aug. 4, The Colony City Council began deliberations on the 2021-22 FY budget and tax rate, scheduling related public hearings for the Council meeting on Aug. 17, 2021, with additional hearings and formal approval set for the meeting of Sept. 7, 2021. The Council is considering a 1/2-cent reduction to the property tax rate, which would reduce it from $0.655 cents per $100 valuation to $0.65 cents. If approved as considered, this would be the 21st straight year the Council has either reduced the tax rate or kept it flat. For information about the City Council meetings and to view the meeting agendas, please visit our website or contact The Colony City Secretary's Office.

Are you still looking for a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine closer to work, school, or home? Denton County Public Health suggests checking out the handy vaccine finder at vaccines.gov/search to search by zip code and manufacturer. Click the photo to find yours today!

Jurassic Exhibition continues through Sept. 5

You won't believe your eyes as dinosaurs come to life at Jurassic World The Exhibition at Grandscape Texas. Inspired by the beloved film, this immersive, limited-time experience transports you to the park to learn more about the prehistoric creatures that once ruled the land. Click the photo for a thrilling preview video!

The 2021 Fall issue of the PlayTC! catalog is now available. You can pick up a copy at The Colony Recreation Center (5151 North Colony), The Colony Aquatic Park (5580 North Colony), or at The Colony Public Library (6800 Main St). Keep an eye on your mailbox as each resident of The Colony will also receive a copy via mail. Many of our programs and events fill quickly, so please be sure to register soon for the activities you are interested in. Registration is available online at www.PlayTC.com or by calling Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106. Click the photo to view the digital version. #PlayTC!

Fire tops PD in softball game

The Colony Police and Fire departments wish to thank everyone in the community who attended Saturday's annual Battle of the Badges softball game, which raised funds in support of public safety personnel. TCFD came out on top by a score of 13-10. Congratulations to Matt Winnett (PD) and Justin Fraise (FD) for selection as MVPs of the game. Special thanks also go to: The Colony ER; In-N-Out Burger; Kona Snow Cones; Yum-Yum Ice Cream; The Colony Fire Department Association; The Colony Police Department Association; LW's Towing; The Colony Public Services Department; CareFlite; The Colony Parks and Recreation Department; The Colony Citizen Police Volunteers; and, Jersey from Lava Cantina, who announced the game. See you next year!

Bow Wow Luau Sept. 12

Join us for the 15th annual Bow-Wow Luau, at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in The Colony! Come have a blast at doggie splash day as our four-legged friends take over the park. Purchase your tickets online in advance to reserve your spot. It's a splashin' good time!

What else is In THE News?

Santa recently stopped by for a visit at The Colony Aquatic Park as the park celebrated Christmas in July! Keep in mind: The last day of public swim at the park is Aug. 8. Please visit our website for more information about hours of operation and other activities, or call 972-624-2225. The Aquatic Park is located at 5580 North Colony Blvd.
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 is underway now through Aug. 16. Contact The Colony City Secretary's Office or visit our website for more information.
Beginning Aug. 2, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has implemented changes to the text formatting of severe thunderstorm warnings to include new "damage tags," the worst of which can trigger wireless emergency alerts (WEA) for storms with 80+mph winds and/or 2.75+inch hail. NWS encourages you to have WEA notifications enabled on your mobile devices. More details are available on the National Weather Service website.
Share your views! The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a public comment period regarding its draft Environmental Assessment of proposed developments in The Tribute. The comment period runs through Aug. 28. Please visit the USACE website for more information.