The Colony
Texas
City Of The Colony
History:
Bridges Settlement, named after William Bridges, was once located within what
is now The Colony. Bridges came to the area at age 23 from
In 1847 the land company, Texas Emigration & Land Co., appointed
English-born Henry O. Hedgecoxe as land agent. Unpopular with the colonists,
Hedgecoxe's office was raided in 1852 by a group planning to seize the land
records and depose Hedgecoxe. Hedgecoxe escaped with many of the records, and
the armed raiders confiscated the remaining papers and burned down the office
located at the south end of today's The Colony on Office Creek. The incident is
known in
Peters' Colony Settlement was renamed Camey Settlement in the early 1900's.
Camey Settlement consisted of a school, grocery store, and cotton gin in the
1940's. Stewart's Creek was named after one of the founding fathers of Peters'
Colony Settlement. Some of the original colonists, including William Bridges,
are buried in
In 1969, Fox & Jacobs, land developers, purchased the land. Dave Fox of Fox
& Jacobs envisioned a "dream city" patterned after
Recent News
City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - February 8, 2023
Celebrate Love in The Colony Make unforgettable memories this Valentine’s Day and beyond right here in your hometown! The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to check out their latest blog post for a roundup of some of their…
Read More »City Of The Colony : Trash collection And city facility status update
-Trash/recycling collection will not be running on Thursday, Feb. 2, due to ongoing hazardous road conditions. The regular Thursday route will now be collected on Friday, Feb. 3; Friday's route will be collected on Saturday, Feb. 4. -Tuesday's and…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - January 18, 2023
City of The Colony E-Newsletter - Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 Tickets on sale for Sweetheart Ball The Colony Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its 18th annual Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Cascades Events Center. Arrive…
Read More »City Of The Colony Newsletter - January 4, 2023
Most-anticipated openings in 2023 If you’re looking for a change to your routine in the new year, you’ve come to the right place! The Colony is growing fast, and we cannot wait for all the new locales coming this year to open their…
Read More »City Of The Colony News Christmas Tree Recycling Set For Dec. 26 Thru Jan. 8
Residents wishing to drop off their Christmas trees for recycling may begin doing so Monday, Dec. 26, continuing through Jan. 8, 2023. The tree-recycling site is at the south end of the Public Services parking lot off of East Lake Highlands Drive,…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - December 21, 2022
Extreme cold front on the way The City's Public Safety and Emergency Management personnel encourage residents to prepare for an upcoming cold front expected to hit North Texas over the next few days. The US National Weather Service Fort Worth…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter -December 20, 2022
For the third straight cycle, The Colony Police Department has received the award of "Accredited Law Enforcement Agency" from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (TPCA). The Colony Police Department (TCPD) was…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter -December 2, 2022
City Of The Colony E-Newsletter -December 2, 2022 Christmas Lightshow underway! We hope everyone had a great time at this year's Holiday in the Park and Parade of Lights! The seasonal fun continues as The Colony Christmas Spectacular Lightshow…
Read More »City of The Colony Newsletter - November 16, 2022
Holiday season in The Colony kicks off Saturday, Dec. 3 Our annual Holiday in the Park event, presented by The Colony Parks and Recreation Department, will kick off the holidays in The Colony on Saturday, Dec. 3. Activities include: - Parade…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - November 2, 2022
American Heroes: Nov. 11-12 at Five Star Complex Last call to mark those calendars for Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, as we celebrate Veterans Day in The Colony with our annual patriotic festival, American Heroes: A Salute to…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - October 19, 2022
American Heroes: Nov. 11-12 at Five Star Complex Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, as we celebrate Veterans Day in The Colony with our annual patriotic festival, American Heroes: A Salute to Veterans &…
Read More »City of The Colony E-Newsletter - October 6, 2022
City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter - Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 Citywide Fall Clean-Up set for Saturday, Oct. 15 The City of The Colony and Republic Waste Services will be hosting the Citywide Fall Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday,…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - September 21, 2022
Best of the best are back It's almost here! The Ascendant LPGA benefitting the Volunteers of America returns to The Golf Clubs at The Tribute in The Colony the last week of September, starting with the Tribute Trail 5K presented by AT&T on…
Read More »City Of The Colony Annual Citywide Fall Clean-Up Set For Saturday, October 15
The City of The Colony and Republic Waste Services will be hosting the annual City-Wide Fall Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Falls Water Park. Residents of The Colony may bring trash and refuse, such…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - September 7, 2022
City Council approves budget, tax rate reduction for FY22-23 On Tuesday, Sept. 6, The Colony City Council approved the city's 2022-23 FY budget and tax rate, which includes a 1/2-cent reduction to the property tax rate. The decision reduces the…
Read More »City Of The Colony : Positive West Nile mosquito test reported
As the City continues its preventative control efforts to combat West Nile Virus, ongoing mosquito trapping and testing is taking place on a weekly basis throughout the City. This ongoing testing has resulted in a positive pool for West Nile…
Read More »Red Cross Blood Drive Set For September 8 At The Annex
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at The Colony Annex, 6804 Main St. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment today! Use sponsor code:…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - August 17, 2022
City Council schedules public hearings for budget, tax rate On Tuesday, Aug. 16, The Colony City Council began deliberations on the 2022-23 FY budget and tax rate, scheduling related public hearings and possible approval for the next Council…
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Read More »City Of The Colony - Police respond to drowning at Hidden Cove Park on July 19
At 5:08 p.m. Tuesday July 19, 2022, The Colony Police Department responded to Hidden Cove Park for a report of a possible drowning in Lake Lewisville. Officers received information that a 20-year-old male from Frisco who was swimming with family…
Read More »City Of The Colony Positive West Nile Mosquito Test Reported
As the City continues its preventative control efforts to combat West Nile Virus, ongoing mosquito trapping and testing is taking place on a weekly basis throughout the City. This ongoing testing has resulted in a positive pool for West Nile…
Read More »City Of The Colony Outdoor Lagoon Pool Reopen
Great news! The outdoor lagoon pool at The Colony Aquatic Park has reopened as of Wednesday, July 13. The pool had been recently closed due to maintenance and repairs. For more information, contact the Aquatic Park at 972-624-2225. Click Here To…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - July 6, 2022
Splash Pad Grand Opening July 9 Aloha! The community is invited to join The Colony City Council and Community Development Corp. at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, for the much-awaited grand opening celebration of the new splash park at Kids Colony Park,…
Read More »City Of The Colony Positive West Nile Mosquito Test Reported
As the City continues its preventative control efforts to combat West Nile Virus, ongoing mosquito trapping and testing is taking place on a weekly basis throughout the City. This ongoing testing has resulted in a positive pool for West Nile…
Read More »City Of The Colony : Fire Department named EMS Provider of the Year
Born of necessity and forged in the field, The Colony Fire Department's Paramedic-Only Program has proved to be a trendsetting, transformative initiative that ultimately improved not only the department’s quality of pre-hospital medical care…
Read More »City of The Colony E-Newsletter - June 22
City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Celebrate The Fourth in The Colony! Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate the birth of America’s freedom at the 25th annual Liberty By the Lake…
Read More »City Of The Colony E-Newsletter - June 8, 2022
Liberty by the Lake set for July 2 Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate the birth of America’s freedom at the 25th annual Liberty By the Lake festival on Saturday, July 2, at The Colony Five Star Park! - We kick off the…
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