City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Oct. 20, 2021

Early voting underway

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2

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

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

American Heroes set for Nov. 5-6 at Five Star

Join us on Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, as we celebrate Veteran’s Day with our annual patriotic festival, "American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans & First Responders," at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks. Alongside a fantastic lineup of musical acts, there will be veterans memorial ceremonies, a carnival, live and silent auctions, a car-truck-bike show, and, of course, FIREWORKS! For the full schedule of events, click the photo to visit www.SaluteAmericanHeroes.com or call Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.

Smoke-testing: What is it and why?

The City's Water Distribution Department is undertaking a smoke-testing program for the wastewater system from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21. Current testing is taking place in neighborhoods northwest of North Colony & Main Street, east of Augusta and south of Carr. Further testing will take place periodically throughout the community. There is no danger associated with the smoke. Click the photo to check out a video and learn more about what we're doing and why! More details are also available on our website, www.TheColonyTx.gov.

If you've always wanted to be part of an amazing team of dedicated people, now's your chance. The Colony Aquatic Park is hiring lifeguards! Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain their Red Cross certification in advance by taking a "New Lifeguard" class held at the Aquatic Park on Nov. 6-7. Click the photo for more information. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.

TCFD crews recognized for life-saving efforts

#Kudos! Dr. Thomas Madaelil and Jody Bauer, RN, from Texas Health's Stroke Center, were in town recently to recognize the crews of The Colony Fire Department Engine 12 & Medic 14 for their quick actions leading to the recognition, treatment, and ultimate survival of a recent stroke patient. Recognized were TCFD Capt. Mike Malone, Apparatus Operator Shane Dowell, Firefighter Chris Jones, and Paramedics Anthony Hernandez and Austin Bigby. The screen in the middle shows the "actual cerebral profusion return" of the patient, i.e. the improvement in the blood flow to the brain.

KTCB completes landscaping project

Huge #thanks to everyone who volunteered late last month to help with Keep The Colony Beautiful's landscaping renovation project at City Hall & the Library. Click the photo above to check out all the before, during, and after scenes. The project included power-washing the fixtures, new gravel beds and stonework, and fresh mulch. Funding for this project was made possible by a #RebuildingTexasFund grant from Keep Texas Beautiful. #KTCB

TCPD hosts Drug Takeback on Oct. 23

Safely discard your old/expired medications this weekend as The Colony Police Department is hosting a drug takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at The Colony High School. The program is free and anonymous. Prescription and over-the-counter solid dosage medications (i.e.: tablets and capsules) will be accepted. Intra-venous solutions, injectables, inhalers, and needles (aka "sharps") will not be accepted.

What else is In THE News?

At its Tuesday regular meeting, The Colony City Council proclaimed October as National Chiropractic Health Month in The Colony.
Also during Tuesday's meeting, the Council approved $620,000 in funding for 10 new police vehicles. The vehicles will replace those going out of service and also help accommodate new officers hired.
Celebrate the spooky season with special events throughout the community! Check out The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau's latest newsletter for Halloween happenings, festive treats and can't-miss attractions.
As the saying goes, "the toilet is not a trash can." Help us keep the wastewater system flowing smoothly by checking out this video for an inside look at the Stewart Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Learn more about why it's important to "Defend Your Drains."
Are you or the kiddos curious about how landfills operate? The Camelot Landfill, owned by the City of Farmers Branch and operated by Republic Services, is hosting its annual open house for the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 580 Huffines Blvd., Lewisville. Check it out!
The Colony Public Library has partnered with Keep The Colony Beautiful to host a "Selfie with a Sculpture" contest now through Nov. 13. Just snap a selfie with the reading or Kaleidoscapes sculptures in front of the City Hall/Library building (6800 Main St), then tag TCPL on social media (Facebook: @tcpltx, and Instagram: @thecolonypubliclibrary) and use the hashtag #SelfieWithASculpture. All the contest details and categories are available on the TCPL Facebook page.