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01/14/2021
Local News for The Colony, Texas
01/14/2021
01/13/2021
Lewisville ISD approves 2021-22 calendar
The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees approved the academic calendar for the 2021-22 school year during Monday’s board meeting. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
How local leaders voted in the Electoral College certification
On Wednesday, the United States Congress convened for a joint session to certify the vote of the Electoral College for the November presidential election. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Denton County online Vaccine Interest Portal open, vaccine clinics next week
Denton County residents can now sign up for a waitlist to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the new Vaccine Interest Portal at DentonCounty.gov/COVID19vaccine. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Burgess: Debate should remain civil
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), whose district includes Denton County, released the following statement after voting to sustain objections to the electoral votes of Arizona and Pennsylvania. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Why vaccines are sparse in Denton County and what’s next
Dr. Matt Richardson, director of Denton County Public Health (DCPH), updated the Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the mounting frustrations that have come with it. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
After 11 years as mayor, The Colony’s McCourry says this will be his last term
While The Colony City Council election won’t take place until November, Mayor Joe McCourry has already announced he won’t seek re-election. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Denton County MLK event will be virtual, but its message is more important than ever
This year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremony in Denton County will be different than in years past. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Denton County 1B residents get their shot
Frisco resident Alan Long has gotten the flu shot every year for as long as he can remember. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Abandon Pet……Help Us Help Them
In Texas, it is a crime to abandon a pet without making any accommodations for it. After adopting a pet, various circumstances can come up that prevent the person from taking care of it. It is understandable. Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Exchange Zone
Don’t forget to use our Exchange Zone (located in the Police Department parking lot behind the jail building) if you are selling or purchasing items online. It is monitored on camera 24/7. Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.
01/13/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Scam Alert
The public should be aware of the following potential indicators of fraudulent activity: Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Help Prevent Package Theft
There is a steep rise in package thefts this time of year, especially in our apartment-home community. Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.01/02/2021
Funding to help eviction prevention in Denton County
The Denton County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved $771,536 in CARES Act funding for eviction prevention “bridge” services provided by United Way of Denton County and a network of nonprofits effective immediately through Jan. 22, 2021, before other state and… Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
Local firefighters get their shot
Members of The Colony Fire Department were among the next in line to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
These are the major road projects ahead in 2021
The new year is expected to bring the end of several major road projects in North Texas and the beginning of others. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.01/02/2021
New Year’s Closure
TCPL will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 for the New Year holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, January 5 at 10 a.m. The drive-up book drop will be closed during this time. Be sure to check out our 24/7 digital offerings on our website! Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.01/02/2021
COVID-19 vaccine information from DCPH
As of Dec. 17, 2020, two COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Vaccine will be shipped directly to enrolled COVID-19 vaccine provides as allocated by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Read the article on thecolonytx.gov READ MORE.12/26/2020
Guest column: Reflecting on 2020, looking ahead to 2021
As the number of COVID-19 positive cases continue to rise, not only across the state and across the U.S., it can sometimes seem as if the information is overwhelming in terms of how this pandemic has and will affect each… Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.
12/26/2020
