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 Veterans & First Responders, at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks. All the details, including a full festival schedule, are available online at www.SaluteAmericanHeroes.com. All the anticipated family fun is on tap again this year, including a carnival, Heroes Hut for kids, a performance by Theatre at The Colony, a car/truck/bike show, veterans ceremonies, and, of course, the best fireworks show in Texas on Nov. 12! This year's musical lineup includes:

-Friday, Nov. 11: The Spin Doctors, with special guest Blue Water Highway

-Saturday, Nov. 12: Rodney Atkins, with special guest Rick Trevino and featuring Mo Pitney

This is a FREE event but we have a limited number of VIP access tickets available for purchase. VIP access tickets are $40 for a single day (Friday or Saturday); or, a discounted multi-day ticket is $70, which includes both days (tickets are per person). VIP tickets get you access to a premium concert viewing area, dinner and two complimentary drink coupons. NO COOLERS or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the Beer Garden area within the festival grounds. For more information, call The Colony Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106 or send an email to festival staff.

Mayor Boyer delivers 'State of the City'

The Colony Mayor Richard Boyer recently provided a "State of the City" address during The Colony Chamber of Commerce's monthly leadership luncheon at the Cascades Event Center. "This is a great time to be in this city," he said. "The next chapter in the success story of The Colony has begun." Highlights from the address include: a record $13 million allocated in the FY22-23 city budget for streets, sidewalks, and alleys; promotion of The Colony Cares Tool-Lending program; the approved hiring of three new School Resource Officers, two Detectives, and two Patrol Officers in FY22-23; and progress on the construction of Firehouse No. 5 in The Tribute, scheduled for completion sometime next year. The Mayor also spoke about enhancements and new programs at Animal Services, the Library, and Parks & Recreation. Many thanks to the Chamber for hosting a fantastic event! Click the photo for a recap of the address from The Lakeside Journal.

Ongoing Election Information

Early voting for the Nov. 8 Election runs now through Friday, Nov. 4. Locally, voters may cast early ballots at The Colony Annex building, 6804 Main St. Voters may cast ballots at any early voting location in Denton County. Visit VoteDenton.gov for a full list of early voting locations. Remaining early voting dates and times are as follows: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On that day, voters must cast ballots at locations determined by your individual precinct. Visit VoteDenton.gov to find your precinct and location for Election Day. For more information, contact The Colony City Secretary's Office at 972-624-3105 or by email at [email protected].

Parade of Lights registration now open

Registration is underway for the annual Parade of Lights! Register your group or organization today - for FREE! This annual event, presented by The Colony Parks and Recreation Department, will kick off the holiday season and make its way through town with a bang. The Parade of Lights starts at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Route begins at Peters Colony Elementary parking lot and proceeds west on Nash to Blair Oaks and then south to The Colony Five Star Complex. For more information, contact The Colony Parks & Recreation Department at 972-625-1106. Click the photo for this year's entry form.

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