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The Colony library offers beginner NotebookLM class Wednesday
The Oct. 7 session introduces the AI tool through a demonstration and hands-on practice in the library’s multipurpose room.
The Colony NewsroomOctober 5, 20261 min read
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Keep The Colony Beautiful opens recycled art contest on city's past, present and future
Residents of all ages can enter sculptures and other works made mostly from recycled materials; entries are due Dec. 4, with judging and a public viewing at the City Hall Annex on Dec. 5.
Pierce StroudOctober 4, 20261 min read
Hines asks council to waive one-year wait so a smaller flex warehouse plan can return
Five months after a 4-2 denial, the developer wants to refile on the same 72 acres near Plano Parkway and Windhaven Parkway with a plan cut to about 368,000 square feet.
Quincy UnderwoodOctober 4, 20262 min read
Police would patrol NTTA roads under $672,068 deal after state troopers' exit
The Colony City Council on Wednesday considers taking over law enforcement on tollway property, plus a $3.19 million energy contract and solar streetlights for Memorial Drive.
Jubal VargasOctober 4, 20262 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Jubal VargasOctober 4, 20261 min read
North Colony Boulevard lane closures at Paige Road expected to last until late November
Eastbound and westbound lanes near North Colony Boulevard and Paige Road are narrowed while contractors replace storm pipe and enlarge inlets, with completion expected at the end of November.
Jubal VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
Fall cleanup Oct. 17 takes furniture, tires and old electronics at the Hawaiian Waters lot
The Colony's free citywide drop-off runs 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17, for residents with proof of address; chemicals go to the household hazardous waste site the same morning.
Jubal VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
The Colony's delegation cast 12 recorded votes this week, including confirmations and bill passages.
Quincy UnderwoodOctober 3, 20262 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Ease to $3.9611 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9611 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Jubal VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
Howl-O-Ween brings pet costumes, free nail trims and trunk-or-treat to Hawaiian Waters lot Oct. 10
Friends of The Colony Animal Services holds its second annual Howl-O-Ween from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, with treats for pets, candy for kids and a pet costume contest.
Jubal VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
Nine candidates seek four seats on The Colony City Council
Nine candidates are running for The Colony City Council Places 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the Nov. 3 ballot; early voting at the Annex Building starts Oct. 19.
Quincy UnderwoodOctober 3, 20261 min read
Rain pushes Bridges Cemetery walking tour to Halloween morning
Wet ground and more rain in the forecast moved Saturday's Bridges Cemetery tour to Oct. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m.; several other city fall events are set for later in October.
Isabel TeagueOctober 2, 20261 min read
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Free Owl & Howl Prowl will explore nighttime wildlife Oct. 28
The guided Shoreline Trail walk in The Colony covers roughly one to two miles. Meet at the Ridgepointe trailhead at 6:15 p.m.
The Colony NewsroomOctober 2, 20261 min read
Police headquarters hosts National Night Out open house Tuesday
The Colony Police Department will open its North Colony Boulevard headquarters for a free open house and touch-a-truck event from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, for Texas National Night Out.
Jubal VargasOctober 2, 20261 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Edge Higher to $3.9774 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9774 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Jubal VargasOctober 2, 20261 min read
Gill faces Shook in redrawn District 26, which covers all of The Colony
All of The Colony falls in the 26th Congressional District under the 2025 map; Rep. Brandon Gill and Democrat Steven Shook are on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Jubal VargasOctober 2, 20261 min read
Trump touts truck tariffs at Peterbilt plant northwest of The Colony
The president's Denton stop credited tariffs for 1,000 Peterbilt jobs and featured The Colony's congressman, Rep. Brandon Gill, among those recognized.
Jubal VargasOctober 2, 20261 min read
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The Colony opens Bridges Cemetery for Oct. 3 walking tour
The Local History Committee’s tour begins at 9 a.m.; gates remain open until 11 a.m., weather permitting.
The Colony NewsroomOctober 1, 20261 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Climb to $3.9694 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9694 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Jubal VargasOctober 1, 20261 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Climb to $3.9114 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 30, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9114 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Jubal VargasSeptember 30, 20261 min read
The Colony Gas Prices Ease to $3.8284 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 29, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.8284 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Jubal VargasSeptember 29, 20261 min read