City of Colleyville News

TxDOT overlay project on SH 26

Update May 18, 2012:The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) mill and overlay project on SH26 is expected to be completed to Glade Road by the end of June and to Precinct Line Road by the end of August. The contractor’s work hours have been cut back to ensure they are off… Read More »

Click It or Ticket mobilization kicks off May 21

Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware. The 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. The Colleyville Police Department is joining with other state and local law… Read More »

Warm weather warning

A message from the Colleyville Fire Department:As summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, remember that kids and pets should not be left in an unattended vehicle. When the outside temperature is 83° F, even with the window rolled down two inches, the temperature inside the car may… Read More »

Fire Department offers second Fire Camp for Kids

The first Colleyville Fire Department’s Fire Rescue Camp for Kids, scheduled June 11-15, is full. However, due to demand the Fire Department will offer a second session of the camp June 18-22. Camp programs and costs will remain the same. The last day to register for the second Fire Rescue… Read More »

2012 Citizen Survey results

The city of Colleyville conducts a citizen survey on a biennial basis, and the results of the 2012 Citizen Survey are in. Input and feedback gleaned from our citizens is critical in assessing the city’s projects, plans, and activities. It is a key element in gauging the overall performance of… Read More »

TRWD lifts 2x-per-week outdoor watering restriction

The city of Colleyville was notified today by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) that they will be lifting the two-day-a-week outdoor watering restriction on Friday, May 4. Effective tomorrow, the city of Colleyville will be lifting that restriction as well. Colleyville purchases water from… Read More »

Voting Information

City Hall will serve as an early voting location for the May 29, Republican and Democratic primary elections.Dates and times of early voting for those elections are as follows:Monday-Friday, May 14-18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, May 19, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Monday-Friday,… Read More »

Fire Department Open House - May 19

The Colleyville Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Colleyville Central Fire Station. Activities include fire station tours, Fire “Clowns,” blood pressure checks, bunker gear races, fire safety vendors, a black-out maze, and… Read More »

Memorial Day closings

City offices, including the public library and senior center, will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Police, fire, and emergency personnel will remain on duty. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule and will not be… Read More »

Cotton Belt Trail, Phase II now open

Heritage Avenue to close mid-April to mid-June

Beginning Thursday, April 12, Heritage Avenue will be closed to all traffic from Glade Road to Cheek Sparger Road. Road reconstruction by the city of Euless in that area necessitates the closure. Heritage Avenue is anticipated to re-open by mid-June, pending weather conditions during road… Read More »

Recycling cart success told in tons of increased collections

 The initial numbers for the first three months of the 65-gallon cart recycling program have been astounding. In January, Colleyville households recycled 73.5% more, or approximately 108 tons more than the same month last year. Colleyville residents averaged an increase of 26.07 pounds of… Read More »

New system speeds online utility payments and automatic drafts

With changes in the city’s utility billing payment system, online bill paying through a bank or other financial institution just got faster.  Previously, online bank payments could take up to five days to process. The new system has shortened the timeframe to two days, comparable to most… 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-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 »

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 »

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 »