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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Wednesday, July 5
Monthly Emergency Siren Test
The City will test its Outdoor
Warning System at 1 p.m.,
weather permitting.
Learn more about the system
Thursday, July 6
Juggler David Slick
As part of the Library's Summer
Reading Program, David Slick will
entertain with his juggling ability
from 2-3 p.m.
See the rest of the Summer
Reading program schedule
Friday, July 7
Community Partnership
Cookout
Enjoy free cookout food and drink
grilled by your own Colleyville
firefighters from 11 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood
Market, 4904 Colleyville Blvd.
COMING SOON
City receives year's first positive mosquito
sample site test for West Nile Virus
Tarrant County notified the City of Colleyville on
Wednesday, June 28, of positive test results for West Nile
Virus. The samples that tested positive were taken near the
6800 block of Milton Drive and the 4100 block of
Windermere Court. The City sends the County samples on
a weekly basis.
This is the first week the City has received positive results
in 2017.
City staff is treating the sites with larvacide and will
continue treatment and testing. Residents within a quarter-
mile area of the sample areas are notified by CodeRED.
The City encourages the community to follow mosquito
control and safety practices such as draining standing
water around the home, using insect repellent containing
DEET, and dressing in long sleeves and pants outdoors.
Pleasant Run Road construction to begin
The City of Colleyville plans to begin improvements to
Pleasant Run Road after the July 4 holiday.
The work will take place from Shelton Drive to John
McCain. The project consists of rebuilding the road with the
addition of ribbon curb, sidewalks and trails, upsizing of the
existing water line, the addition of sanitary sewer, and
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Monday, July 17
AARP Smart Driver Course
Improve driving skills and be more
aware of other drivers from 9:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior
Center. This course may be used to
qualify for insurance discounts. It
cannot be used for dismissal of a
ticket. Registration required. AARP
Members pay $15, everyone else
pays $20. Fees are due at time of
class.
Monday, July 24
Art Adventure Camp
This summer camp teaches fine art
techniques and creative thinking
from a pro as attendees spend four
days creating eight summer-
themed landscapes, seascapes,
animals and florals. All art supplies
are provided. The program meets
from 2-4:45 p.m. July 24-27. The
camp cost $75 and $60 for
supplies.
Get the details and register
today
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improvements to the drainage system along the corridor.
The road will be limited to one lane in areas of construction
and delays should be expected during construction hours.
The project should reach completion by spring 2018,
weather permitting.
Scroll below for more construction project updates.
City offices closed for July 4 holiday
City offices including the Colleyville Public Library and
Senior Center will be closed in observance of Independence
Day, July 4. Public Safety personnel will remain on duty.
Trash and recycling services will run the normal route. City
offices will be open Monday, July 3.
Colleyville Police encourage residents to have a fun and
safe holiday. Fireworks are prohibited within city limits. The
No Refusal Holiday begins at 9:30 p.m. Monday, July 3,
and ends 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 5.
See more photos from Red, White & Sousa on the City of
Colleyville Facebook page.
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JUNE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT REPORT
TEXT ROADS TO 48421
FOR COMMUTE ALERTS
CITY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
The June Economic
Development Report
features the latest on new
businesses and more.
Access the report
The City of Colleyville is
offering a new way to learn
about impacts to drivers'
commutes.
The City will send text
subscribers alerts about
projects or emergencies that
may impact traffic. Examples
include the start of a road
project that requires flaggers,
lane closures, or road
closures, and emergency
situations that may close or
limit travel through a road.
Those interested can sign up
by texting ROADS to 48421.
Get the latest updates on
infrastructure projects across
the city.
John McCain Waterline
Bedford Road retaining
wall
Glade Road
City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034