City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021

Budget, tax rate votes set for Sept. 7

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17, The Colony City Council conducted public hearings and further deliberated the 2021-22 FY city budget and property tax rate. Formal approval is scheduled for the meeting of Sept. 7. The Council is considering a 1/2-cent reduction to the tax rate, which would lower it to $0.65 cents per $100 valuation. If approved as considered, this would be the 21st straight year the Council has either reduced the tax rate or kept it flat. Residents are encouraged to view video of the budget presentation from Tuesday's meeting on the city's website. The 2021-22 Preliminary Budget is also available to review online.

Citizen Police Academy starts Sept. 9

The community is invited to take part in the next TCPD Citizen Police Academy, which kicks off Sept. 9. The class is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays for 10 weeks. Learn about the inner workings of your department and meet some of the Officers and Detectives who work here! Click the photo for more information or send email to [email protected].

The Colony Parks & Recreation Department and DFW Cornhole are excited to announce the Fall Classic Cornhole Tournament set for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Grandscape in The Colony! This tournament will offer both a Recreational and Competitive division. Registration is available online now at playtc.ticketleap.com. Only 48 team spots are available in each division, so please register early to ensure your team gets in! Click the photo for more info or contact Kacy at 972-624-3950, [email protected].

Bow Wow Luau coming soon

Join us for the 15th annual Bow-Wow Luau on Sunday, Sept. 12, 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! Click the photo for more info or call 972-625-1106.

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!

Please join The Colony Community Development Corporation on Saturday, Aug. 28, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Cascades/Grandscape Trail! The ceremony will be held at the north trailhead adjacent to the Courtyard by Marriott, 5917 Stone Creek Drive. The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:15 a.m. Bring your walking shoes!

Fight the bite!

Denton County Public Health recently reported the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Denton County this year. You can help combat WNV by following the "Four Ds" of mosquito prevention. Draining areas where mosquitoes can breed is especially important considering all the rain we've been having recently. Click the photo for more information about the city's Mosquito Control program.

What else is In THE News?

On Aug. 6, Det. Roy Murray, Badge #228, retired from The Colony Police Department after 20 years of service. Det. Murray had a total of 27 years of law enforcement service, working as a sheriff's deputy in Erath County for 7 years prior to joining TCPD. His many years of outstanding service will be missed by his fellow Officers and the residents of The Colony. Good luck in your well deserved retirement!
#ICYMI: The school zone that was previously located along both directions of the Main Street (FM 423) / North Colony Boulevard intersection has been removed permanently. With school back in session for the fall, however, motorists are encouraged to be mindful of all active school zones, watch for pedestrians and buses, and put down their cell phones when behind the wheel. #DriveSafe!
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). Many 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.
The Colony Public Library will be closed Friday, Aug. 20, for staff in-service training. It will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. For information, call 972-625-1900.