City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022

March 1 Party Primary Information

Denton County voters will go to the polls on Election Day, March 1, 2022, for party primaries.

Early voting for the primaries began Feb. 14 and continues through Feb. 25. The dates and times of early voting are as follows:

Monday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 18: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 19: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 20: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, to Friday, Feb. 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Locally, early voting will be held at The Colony Annex building, 6804 Main St., just north of City Hall. Voters may cast ballots at any early voting location. Please visit the Denton County Elections Administration's website for more locations.

On Election Day, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must cast ballots based on party preferences at locations determined by their individual precinct. Voters can click here to look up their precinct and confirm eligibility.

For more information, visit VoteDenton.gov; call the Denton County Elections Administration at 940-349-3200; or contact The Colony City Secretary's office by email or by phone, 972-624-3105.

Citizens Police Academy upcoming

The next TCPD Citizens Police Academy starts March 10, 2022. The class is from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on 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 info or send an email to [email protected] for an application.

Migratory bird-nesting season is approaching. Residents of The Colony, especially those within or adjacent to neighborhoods where the birds have previously nested, are strongly advised to trim their trees in order to minimize potential nesting canopies. Through the collective efforts of everyone over the past several years we have been successful in minimizing the impact of these birds on most residents, so don't let up now! For more information, click the photo to visit the Migratory Birds page on our website.

TCPL wins Achievement in Library Excellence award

Congratulations are in order! At its regular meeting this week, The Colony City Council proclaimed Feb. 17, 2022, as The Colony Public Library Day in The Colony. The proclamation was made in concert with TCPL celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, as well as in recognition of the library winning another Texas Municipal Library Directors Association Achievement in Library Excellence Award. For more on the 40th anniversary, visit TCPL on social media, @tcpltx. Click the photo for more information about the award.

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed Monday, Feb. 21, for Presidents' Day. The library will be closed Feb. 19-21. There will be no delays to trash/recycling collection. Thank you in advance for your patience.

The community is invited to the second of two seminars about urban wildlife, set for 10 a.m. Feb. 26, hosted by The Colony Animal Services at The Colony Community Center, 5151 North Colony Blvd. The presentation will cover the basics of coyotes and bobcats in our area, and provide tips for how to coexist peacefully with them. We will also cover other small mammals such as opossums and raccoons, plus more. The class is for all residents of The Colony, whether you are a homeowner or apartment dweller. The program is FREE but registration is required by calling 972-624-2246.

Celebrating 20 years of service

The Colony Fire Chief Scott Thompson, center left, presented TCFD Capt. James McAllister this week with an award for 20 years of service to the community. Thank you, Capt. McAllister!

What else is In THE News?

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, The Colony City Council approved installation of a dedicated dual left-turn lane at the intersection of eastbound and westbound SH 121 frontage road and Plano Parkway, with an accompanying budget amendment to fund the project in the amount of $212,000.
Join us next month for the sixth annual Mother-Son Adventure Day, set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Lions Club Park, 4800 Nash Drive. The event promises an afternoon of adventure, fun and excitement as moms & sons explore all things outdoors - from archery and fishing to horseshoes and many other camping activities. Tickets are on sale now at playtc.ticketleap.com. For more info, call Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.
The Colony Parks & Recreation Department's spring sports registrations are underway. Click through the following links for more info. Dates shown are registration deadlines:
- Adult Kickball: Feb. 21
- Adult Cornhole League: March 14
Residents looking for COVID-19 testing or vaccines are encouraged to contact Denton County Public Health. DCPH is offering free testing clinics as well as vaccination events. Vaccines close to home from other providers can also be found by visiting vaccines.gov/search.