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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 6
Daylight Saving Time
Colleyville firefighters urge
residents to change smoke alarm
batteries around the house while
winding clocks back this weekend.
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00
a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, and
firefighting agencies around the
nation believe this is a great time
for people to test and replace the
batteries in smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide detectors.
According to the National Fire
Protection Association, 71-percent
of smoke alarms that failed to
operate had missing, disconnected,
or dead batteries.
Colleyville firefighters are also
reminding the community to
replace smoke alarms every 10
years. While replacing batteries,
residents should look for the
smoke alarm's manufacture date
located on the back of the device.
Monday, November 7
TxDOT to begin SH 26 Construction
Beginning next week, the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) will start the $38.2 million State
Highway 26 reconstruction project in Colleyville from John
McCain Road to Brown Trail. The 3.9-mile project, which
will improve mobility and safety, will consist of the
widening SH 26 from four lanes with a continuous left turn
lane to six lanes with raised curb medians with left turn
bays, continuous sidewalks and improved signals. The
project was awarded to Jagoe-Public Company of Denton,
and is estimated for completion in 2019.
Message boards have been placed within the corridor to
announce the start. Motorists can expect to see
construction activity over the coming weeks including
placement of traffic control devices and erosion control
measures, installation of temporary traffic signals,
surveying crews, tree removal, and installation of storm
drainage. Various lane closures are possible from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
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Tennis Programs
The City offers several tennis
programs for all ages and skill
levels. Programs begin the week of
Nov. 7.
Get the details
Monday, November 8
Election Day
Registered voters can visit their
precinct polling location from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. City Hall is not a
polling location on Election Day. To
find your polling location visit
Tarrant County Elections
online.
The City of Colleyville has five
propositions on the ballot to amend
the City Charter. More information
is available on Colleyville.com.
Get the details
Friday, November 11
City Offices Closed
City offices, including the Library
and Senior Center, will be closed
for all-employee training. Public
safety personnel will remain on
duty.
COMING SOON
Monday, November 14
AARP Smart Driver Course
During the majority of construction, two lanes of traffic will
be maintained in each direction. Closures will be during off-
peak travel times to minimize impact to motorists. The
project includes financial incentives for early completion.
Motorists can view information on closures at
drivetexas.org.
Safety is a top priority at TxDOT and the foundation for the
agency's planning, building, and maintaining of projects
across the state. When driving through a work zone some
simple steps to take are: slow down, pay attention, avoid
distractions such as cell phones, be patient, and plan
ahead.
For project information and to sign-up for e-mail and text
message alerts on construction activity, log on to:
SH26project.com.
Crews to fog in response to mosquito sample site
testing positive for West Nile Virus
Tarrant County Public Health notified City staff on
Wednesday, Nov. 2, that a mosquito sample submitted by
the City of Colleyville returned positive for West Nile Virus.
The sample was taken from the 1600 block of Hall-Johnson
Road.
Crews are treating the area with larvicide and are
conducting targeted fogging on Thursday, Nov. 3, and
Friday, Nov. 4. The city notified residents within a quarter-
mile of the positive test site via CodeRED. City staff will
leave a door-hanger notification prior to the start of
fogging for residences near the treatment area.
Learn about what you can do to combat mosquito
population growth by visiting the Mosquito Management
section of Colleyville.com.
Explore the Colleyville Center during an Open
House on Nov. 15
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Improve driving skills and ensure
greater safety on the road in this
class from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
at the Senior Center, 2512 Glade
Road. This course may be used to
qualify for insurance discounts;
however, it cannot be used for
dismissal of a ticket. Registration
costs $15 for AARP members, $20
for non-members.
To register call the Senior Center
at 817.503.1195.
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The Colleyville Center will have an Open House from 5:00-
8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. This free event allows
people to see why the Colleyville Center is a great venue
for wedding celebrations, birthdays, reunions, community
meetings, and more. There will be caterer samples, new
trends in table décor, and an opportunity to visit with
wedding professionals.
POLICE THANK
COMMUNITY
TIO CARLOS MEXICAN-
LATIN GRILL COMING
ROAD, CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
Colleyville Police recently
made arrests in two
incidents with help from the
community. A strong
community partnership
between Colleyville
residents and police help
make this one of the safest
cities in Texas.
Colleyville will be home to the
second Tio Carlos Mexican-
Latin Grill location.
The restaurant prepares all
menu items from scratch
daily. Tio Carlos will join the
successful tenant mix at
Colleyville Downs on the
north endcap of the Whole
Foods anchored center. The
Work continues on Cheek-
Sparger Road from Brown
Trail to Bedford Road, which
aims to reinforce the road's
base and replace 8" of
asphalt. Traffic is reduced to
one lane in each direction
and the center turn lane is
closed as crews begin to
place asphalt this week.
Cheek-Sparger Road
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Get the details
restaurant plans to open at
the end of 2016.
Learn more in the
Economic Development
Report
SH 26 Utility Relocation
City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034