City of Colleyville News

Severe Weather Awareness Week - Feb. 19-24

The spring severe weather season is getting closer and to help prepare, the National Weather Service has designated the week of Feb. 19-24, as Severe Weather Awareness Week to provide people with the knowledge necessary to protect their lives when severe weather threatens. Whether in the form of… Read More »

Slalom Gliders being removed from Evos structures

On Monday, Feb. 20, city crews removed the Slalom Glider feature from the Evos play structures at McPherson and Sparger parks. The feature has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to concerns about falls. No incidents or injuries have been reported at either of the play… Read More »

TRA excavating leak on Cheek-Sparger Road

Trinity River Authority (TRA) will be excavating a water leak at the corner of Cheek Sparger Road and Murphy Drive in Bedford. TRA contractors will be flagging traffic on Cheek Sparger Road to accommodate the dump trucks arriving and leaving the site. Please be aware of the potential for slowed… Read More »

Colleyville crime drops to 20-year low

Police, citizens, and community partners team up to achieve 34 percent reductionThe last time Colleyville's crime rate was this low, it was a different century. According to the latest Uniform Crime Report (UCR), overall crime in Colleyville in 2011 declined 34 percent, to the lowest level in more… Read More »

City seeks citizen input in biennial survey

Later this month, the city of Colleyville will mail a citizen survey to all city residences. The survey is conducted on a biennial basis. The opinions and perspectives of Colleyville residents shape the plans and actions of the city, so it's vital that the city be informed of citizen opinions on… Read More »

Free tax preparation assistance offered

AARP is offering free tax preparation services at the Colleyville Senior Center every Tuesday, Feb. 7 through April 10. The service is available to everyone. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 5:00-8:00 p.m. Appointments are required and reservations can be made through the Senior Center at… Read More »

Titan Gas Well Site - Update Feb. 17

Flowback operations continued this week at 7504 Pleasant Run Road. As the fluid pressures on the wells continue to drop, there are fewer water trucks accessing the site and air emissions readings continue to drop as well. Titan has informed staff that the wells could be shut-in at any… Read More »

Water restrictions continue in winter months

Despite significant precipitation in December and January, the Texas drought continues. Lake and reservoir levels are still below 75% of capacity. Under the Tarrant Regional Water District’s (TRWD) drought plan, when the district’s lakes and reservoirs drop to 75% of capacity, TRWD… Read More »

Healthful cooking classes at Colleyville Senior Center

For anyone who may have indulged during the holidays, help is on the way…and just in time to start the New Year off right! Mark Schommer of Remarkable Healthcare and Donya Fronk of Hospice Compassus will teach the secrets of simple, healthy-minded cooking for one or an for entire group.… Read More »

City-provided sandbags in severe weather

Severe weather and flooding can affect everyone.  During flooding events, the city has sandbags on hand at the Public Works facility located at 1601 Hall Johnson Road. These are provided without charge to the Colleyville residents who need them.  In emergency situations, the city’s… Read More »

From the Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management:

At the first mention of a winter freeze, traffic and commerce in North Central Texas freezes too. Why? While colder weather brings a welcome change, most people aren’t prepared for it. The Knowhat2do site provides helpful information for building a personal safety kit, templates to help plan,… Read More »

Recreation program catalog now available online

Colleyville Parks and Recreation (PARD) kicks of the winter season with a full slate of classes and activities. A Zumba session, the latest in fitness fun, will be offered in January and March. Other new classes include Baby Sing and Sign, and Creative Movement for Women. To view the full recreation… Read More »

Senior Center offering cookbook of favorite recipes

One of the best meals in town is served every Tuesday evening at the Colleyville Senior Center, as the Center's members gather for a potluck supper and social. Now the seniors are sharing their best recipes in the "Recipes to Remember" - Colleyville Senior Center Cookbook. The spiral-bound… Read More »

Winter sewer rate calculations determine individual residential sewer rates for the coming year

The city uses the winter months' average from December, January, and February for its annual sewer calculations. Water usage during this time determines individual residential sewer rates for the coming year. For new customers or in the absence of preceding winter months' usage, the city uses an… Read More »

Enhanced recycling program

On Sept. 8, the Colleyville City Council approved a proposal by IESI, the city’s trash and recycle provider, to enhance the city’s recycling program. Effective Oct. 31, all residents will use 65-gallon rolling recycling carts for all recyclable materials, in lieu of the current 18-gallon… Read More »

H2O limits continue - reporting water violations

Due to persistent drought conditions, mandatory outdoor watering restrictions will remain in place until further notice. The prohibition on outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and compliance with the zoned schedule will continue to be enforced. Since mandatory water restrictions… Read More »

No tax increase in new city budget

The fiscal year 2012 budget has been unanimously approved by the Colleyville City Council. It will go into effect on Oct. 1. The combined proposed expenditures and transfers total $35,469,313, a $72,607 increase from the current year budget. Once again, Colleyville’s tax rate will remain at… Read More »

Colleyville selects new police chief

Colleyville officials have selected Michael S. Holder as the next police chief for the city of Colleyville. His strong record in community policing, regionalization and a servant leadership approach to public safety were cited as primary factors in his selection.  Holder currently serves as… Read More »

CES second-grader selected as Mayor for a Day

 Keegan Courtney, a second-grade student at Colleyville Elementary School, has submitted the winning essay for the city’s 2011 Mayor for a Day contest. This is the second consecutive year an essay submitted by a Colleyville Elementary School student has been selected as the winning… Read More »

Mandatory watering restrictions in effect

Mandatory outdoor watering restrictions began on Monday, August 29, 2011. Under TRWD's (Tarrant Regional Water District) drought plan, when the district's lakes and reservoirs drop to 75% of capacity, TRWD requires cities to enforce these mandatory restrictions. ­Those restrictions include:… Read More »