The Colony, Texas
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The Colony is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Dallas. The population was 44,534 at the 2020 census.
History
The Colony's name comes from the Peters Colony, whose headquarters was located within the modern boundaries of The Colony in the historical community of Stewartsville and the site of the Hedgcoxe War.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Colony is also the site of Bridges Settlement (established during the years of the Republic of Texas and the oldest community in Denton County), Stewarts Creek, Rector, Stoverville and Camey, also known as Camey Spur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
One of the oldest portions of The Colony is Bridges Cemetery, established in 1857 on land owned by the Bridges family.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The cemetery gates are closed to the public except on certain dates.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The Colony did not exist until 1973, when home developers Fox and Jacobs purchased Template:Cvt around State Highway 121 and Farm to Market Road 423.<ref name="RonWaldenInterview">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Its name was chosen because they wanted their development to share a sense of kinship with Texas' early history.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> They planned the development to be a "dream city" consisting primarily of single-family homes grouped as a "colony".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 1973, Fox and Jacobs agreed with the city of Frisco to begin construction.<ref name="DaveFoxInterview">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1974, the first model homes were completed and the first families moved into their homes in October.<ref name="DMN1974">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In 1977, the development was disannexed from the city of Frisco's extraterritorial jurisdiction.<ref name="Frisco1977">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Colony was incorporated in January 1977<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and became a home rule city in 1979.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Residents chose the name "The Colony" and the name was ratified by the city council in May 1977.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1987, The Colony voted to merge with the small lakeside community of Eastvale.
Geography
The Colony is located at Template:Coord (33.090874, –96.884659).<ref name="GR1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert, or 12.93%, is water.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The city is bordered on the west by Lewisville Lake and the city of Lewisville, on the north and east by Frisco, and on the south by the cities of Carrollton and Plano. Approximately Template:Convert of shoreline on Lewisville Lake (including two peninsulas) are contained within the city's boundaries, thus providing the basis for the city's nickname "City by the Lake."
Demographics
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Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 23,691 | 53.2% | |
| Black or African American (NH) | 4,331 | 9.73% | |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 167 | 0.37% | |
| Asian (NH) | 3,910 | 8.78% | |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 32 | 0.07% | |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 182 | 0.41% | |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 2,193 | 4.92% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,028 | 22.52% | |
| Total | 44,534 |
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 44,534 people, 17,401 households, and 10,957 families residing in the city.<ref name=":1" /> In 2017, there were 41,388 people.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The racial makeup of the city was 74.6% White, 11.2% African American, 5.3% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 5.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.2% of the population. In 2020, the racial and ethnic makeup was 53.2% non-Hispanic white, 9,73% African American, 0.37% Native American, 8.78% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.41% some other race, 4.92% multiracial, and 22.52% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Politics
The Colony is a home rule municipality with a council-manager form of government. It has a six-member council, with two members elected at large, as well as a city mayor. All meetings of the City Council are open to the public, and meetings are broadcast live on Time Warner Cable government access Channel 16, AT&T Uverse channel 99, as well as on the broadcast page of The Colony's website.<ref name="City Council | The Colony, TX">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In November 2021, Richard Boyer ran unopposed to become mayor of The Colony,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> succeeding Joe McCourry who had been mayor of The Colony for 11 years.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Council members
| Name | Place | Term expires | Year started serving on City Council | Concurrently serving on these boards | |||
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| Richard Boyer | Mayor | Nov. 2024 | citation | CitationClass=web
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Hotel Development Corporation; Local Development Corporation; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board #1 and #2 |
| Judy Ensweiler | One (at-large) | Nov. 2024 | Place One since 11/2021 | ||||
| Robyn Holtz | Two (at-large) | Nov. 2024 | Place Two since 11/2021 | ||||
| Brian Wade | Three | Nov. 2023 | citation | CitationClass=web
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| David Terre | Four | Nov. 2023 | The Colony, TX"/> Terre served on the Planning and Zoning Commission before being elected to the Council.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation | CitationClass=web
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Animal Services Advisory Board; Hotel Development Corporation; Local Development Corporation; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board #2 |
| Perry Schrag | Five | Nov. 2023 | The Colony, TX"/> Schrag faced a runoff election in 2020<ref name=":0" /> | Hotel Development Corporation; Local Development Corporation; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board #1 and #2 | |||
| Joel Marks | Six | Nov. 2023 | The Colony, TX"/> Marks is a long-time resident and board member of The Colony. He was elected to place 6 in 1988 and served 3 terms thru 1994. He was re-elected to place 6 in 2002 and has been the place 6 representative since then. He has also held both Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem positions.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation | CitationClass=web
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Hotel Development Corporation; Local Development Corporation; Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board #1 and #2 |
The Colony has several Boards and Commissions, all of which list their current members, Term expiration dates, and meeting minutes on The Colony's website. Meetings usually have time setup in the agenda for Citizen input which can be submitted by email or presented in person at most board's meetings. Board applications are available on The Colony's website or at City Hall and a list of currently vacant positions can be found on the site as well.
| Board Name | Board Purpose | Overview | ||
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| Animal Services Advisory Board | The purpose of the board shall be to serve as an advisory body to the City Council with respect to matters concerning regulations for adoption by the City Council and recommendations for animal control. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Board of Adjustment | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Building Standards Commission | See Board of Adjustment | The members of the Board of Adjustment also serve as the Sign Board of Appeal and the Building Standards Commission. | ||
| Capital Improvements Advisory Committee | This committee is appointed by the City Council to serve in an advisory capacity to assist the City Council in adopting land use assumptions, review the capital improvements plans and file written comments, monitor and evaluate implementation of the capital improvement plans, and advise the City of the need to update and revise the land use assumptions. The land use plan and capital improvements plans are as adopted by City Council for imposition of impact fees. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Community Image Advisory Board | The purpose of the board shall be to serve as an advisory body to the City Council with respect to matters concerning regulations for adoption by the City Council and recommendations for beautification efforts throughout the city. Serves as the Keep The Colony Beautiful Board and Community Image Advisory Board. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Community Development Corporation Board | Oversee funds designated for promotion of new or expanded business enterprises through the development of athletic, tourist, and recreational facilities. They conduct public hearings to obtain citizens' input relating to community development projects and may raise funds through issuance of bonds, notes or other debt instruments. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Economic Development Corporation (4A) | The Economic Development board oversees funds designated for the use of improving and developing The Colony's commercial base. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Hotel Development Corporation | Aids, assists, and acts on behalf of the city to implement and finance public works, public improvements, and other programs determined by the city. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Keep The Colony Beautiful Board | The purpose of the board shall be to serve as an advisory body to the City Council with respect to matters concerning regulations for adoption by the City Council and recommendations for beautification efforts throughout the city. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Library Board | The Library Board makes suggestions and recommendations respecting the development of the Library and Library services to the City Council. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Local Development Corporation | Aids, assists, and acts on behalf of the city to implement and finance public works, public improvements, and other programs determined by the city. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Planning and Zoning Commission | The planning and zoning commission approves preliminary, final plats and replats, and makes recommendations to the city council on site plans, specific use permits, zoning changes and planned development issues. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Sign Board of Appeals | See Board of Adjustment | The members of the Board of Adjustment also serve as the Sign Board of Appeal and the Building Standards Commission. | ||
| Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board | ||||
| Board #1 | Establishes and provides administration of programs to develop and diversify the economy in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, and develop and expand business and commercial activity within the zone. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Board #2 | Establishes and provides administration of programs to develop and diversify the economy in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, and develop and expand business and commercial activity within the zone. | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Technologies Board | The board shall identify rapidly emerging and evolving technologies in the areas of computers, telecommunications, the Internet, data, voice, video, wireless, and other future technologies. | citation | CitationClass=web
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Education
The Colony is located inside both the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) and Little Elm Independent School District.
Lewisville ISD has built six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school inside the city limits. The elementary schools are Peters Colony Elementary, Camey Elementary, B.B. Owen Elementary, Stewart's Creek Elementary (retired 2020–2021), Ethridge Elementary, and Morningside Elementary. The two middle schools are Griffin Middle School and Lakeview Middle School.
Little Elm ISD built Prestwick STEM Academy in 2014, which serves K–8 in The Tribute subdivision, as well as Strike Middle school (opened Fall of 2020) which also serves the residents from The Tribute subdivision.<ref>Prestwick STEM Academy homepage</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Strike Middle School is named after former superintendent Dr. Lowell H. Strike who served the district for three years.
During a December 2020 meeting of the LISD Board, several changes were made, including rezoning the area and a closure of one of the elementary schools. Effective the end of the 2020–2021 school year, the LISD board voted to close Stewart's Creek Elementary.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Many of the students affected by the rezoning will be attending the new school LISD is building to service the area opening for the 2021–2022 school year, dubbed by the LISD Board as Memorial Elementary – STEM Academy.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> There were three written-in names submitted by the community with no clear winner of the LISD Naming Survey: Sterling (The school's chosen descriptor of students), Cox (name of B.B. Owen Elementary's influential coach and teacher, and supporter of the annual Kids Chase by the Lake <ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>), and Josey Lane (The street the school is on).<ref name="croark@starlocalmedia.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> LISD chose to name the school Memorial elementary instead of the submitted names because "...having a Memorial Elementary School will allow us to have the opportunity to memorialize, if you will, a number of important and influential people in the communities we serve.”<ref name="croark@starlocalmedia.com"/>
Owing to its original history as part of Frisco,Template:Citation needed The Colony is located inside the community college district of Collin College,<ref>Sec. 130.175. COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.</ref> unlike most other places in Denton County. However, since residents of The Colony do not pay taxes to said district they must pay out-of-county tuition rates to attend the college.Template:Citation needed
In May 2009, Griffin Middle School student and The Colony resident Eric Yang won the National Geographic Bee, beating out 54 other state competition champions to win a scholarship and travel package valued at more than $25,000.
The Colony High School is located just north of Texas State Highway 121 on Blair Oaks Drive.
Transportation
- Main lanes: Sam Rayburn Tollway
- Service roads: State Highway 121
- Farm to Market Road 423
Notes
References
External links
- City of The Colony official website
- The Colony Business Directory
- The Colony Economic Development Corporation
- The Colony Community Development Corporation
- The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau
- The Colony Public Library
- The Colony Chamber of Commerce Template:Webarchive
- TheColony.org
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