City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Oct. 7, 2021

Voting info for Nov. 2 City Council Election

Early voting by personal appearance for the Nov. 2, 2021, City of The Colony City Council Election begins on Monday, Oct. 18, and continues through Friday, Oct. 29. Up for election this year are at-large City Council Places 1 & 2. The Mayor's seat is an uncontested race.

Early voting
Hours vary by day as follows:

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18-23;
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24; and,
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 25-29.

Locally, early voters may cast ballots at The Colony Annex Building, 6804 Main St., The Colony, TX 75056. Voters may also vote at any Denton County early voting location. To find locations near you, visit www.votedenton.com.

Election Day voting
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 2, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters MUST cast ballots at locations determined by their individual precinct, as follows:

Precincts 2018, 2019, 2020: Prestonwood Baptist Church atrium, 6801 W. Park Boulevard, Plano, TX 75093.
Precincts 2021, 2023, 2024: The Colony High School small gymnasium, 4301 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, TX 75056.
Precincts 2022, 2025, 2026, 2027: The Colony Annex Building, 6804 Main St., The Colony, TX 75056.

If you are unsure of your precinct number, you can look up your information on the Denton County Elections Administration website. For more information, visit the Elections Page of our website or contact the City Secretary’s Office by email or by phone at 972-624-3105.

Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 16

The City-Wide Fall Clean-Up will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 16, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Falls waterpark, 4400 Paige Road. Residents of The Colony may bring trash & refuse, such as large tree limbs, furniture, appliances & more for convenient disposal. Click the photo to visit our website for all the details about what you can and can't bring, or call Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

The Owl & Howl Prowl is back! Join Keep The Colony Beautiful for an after-hours guided tour of The Colony Shoreline Trail from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. Click the photo for more info and to register.

The Colony PD is hiring!

The Colony Police Department is looking for Officers who are looking to make a difference in the community they serve. TCPD offers a competitive pay scale with annual raises to top out; promotion and transfer opportunities after two years of service; fitness bonuses; tuition reimbursement; and more! Visit www.TheColonyTx.gov and click on the "Jobs" button for more information.

#DYK? The City of The Colony is a certified Storm Ready community by the National Weather Service. To earn Storm Ready status, cities must meet a variety of criteria, including the establishment of a 24-hour emergency operations center; creation of a system that monitors weather conditions locally; promoting the importance of public readiness; and development a formal hazardous weather plan. Click the photo for more information or visit www.TheColonyTx.gov/BePrepared.

Denton County Public Health says the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against influenza (flu) is to get a flu vaccine every flu season. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. Let's fight the flu together! Click the photo to find a flu shot near you!

What else is In THE News?

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, Oct. 11, for Columbus Day. The library will be closed Oct. 9-11. There will be NO DELAYS to trash/recycling collection that week. For more information about holiday trash schedules, visit our Environmental Services page.
The Colony City Council on Wednesday approved a $364K construction services contract with Roadway Solutions Inc. for a traffic signal at the Standridge & Memorial drives. The budgeted project is estimated to be completed by around August 2022.
The next Ballads & Bonfires is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this Friday at Stewart Creek Park. The weather forecast looks beautiful, so come enjoy a beautiful sunset, some great music from Tommy Busby, and delicious s'mores on the beach. Register in advance at PlayTC.com or by calling Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.
Enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same time! The Colony Public Library's next StoryWalk® will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Perryman Park, 4930 South Colony Blvd. Read a book page-by-page and interact with the story as you walk around the park. For information, contact TCPL at 972-625-1900.