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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Early Voting at City Hall
City Hall serves as an Early Voting
location for the Tarrant County
primary elections through March 2.
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COMING SOON
Monday, March 5
Tennis
The City offers tennis programs for
children and adults of all skill
levels. The month-long programs
begin March 5. Flip through the
Recreation Sensation brochure to
learn more.
Get the details
Wednesday, March 7
Line Dancing
Learn the basic steps of line
dancing and have fun practicing to
a variety of music. Discounted
rates are available by registering
for both classes in the same
month. The beginner course meets
Colleyville rated safest city in Texas
The City of Colleyville continues its legacy of safety by
placing in state and national rankings based on the city's
safety.
The National Council for Home Safety and Security named
Colleyville the number one safest city in Texas.
Neighborhood Scout, a real estate data website, ranked
Colleyville as the 11th safest city in the United States. Both
organizations used FBI crime data to compile the lists.
"Safety is the most essential service for a city and I am
glad to see our efforts are recognized," Mayor Richard
Newton said.
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from noon to 1 p.m. on
Wednesdays and the
Improver/Intermediate class meets
from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesdays
from March 7-28 at the Senior
Center. Registration cost $15 or
drop in a class for $6.
Register today
Friday, March 16
Movies in the Village
Join the Colleyville community for
the city's spring Movie in the
Village. This family-friendly event
allows families to hang out in the
green space near City Hall and to
watch a FREE movie under the
stars. We'll be showing "Ferdinand"
starring John Cena. Staff will open
the field for chairs and blankets at
6:30 p.m. with music and the
movie will start when the sun goes
down at 7:45 p.m. So Cal Tacos
food truck will be parked and
serving beginning at 6:45 p.m.
There will also be free popcorn.
Saturday, March 24
Farmer's Market
Colleyville residents can shop for
local organic produce or artisanal
goods while getting to know the
men and women that harvested or
crafted them at weekly outdoor
farmer's markets starting in
March. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Saturdays 30-40 vendors will sell
various offerings including organic
produce, meats, cheeses, eggs,
honey, salsa, and jams, and
crafted items such as candles,
artwork, woodcrafts, and
clothes,just south of City Hall.
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The National Council for Home Safety and Security
recognized that Colleyville 0.23 violent crimes per 1,000 is
26 times lower than the state average. Right behind
Colleyville were the cities of Keller, Highland Village,
Trophy Club, and Murphy.
Colleyville was the highest ranking Texas city at the 11
spot in the national list. Topping the list is Ridgefield,
Connecticut followed by Bergenfield, New Jersey, and
Franklin, Massachusetts. Neighboring Keller ranked 16.
Colleyville Police saw a 2-percent drop in crime in 2017.
Data shows Colleyville saw a drop in Part 1 crimes, which
include violent crimes such as aggravated assault and
robbery and property crimes such as burglaries and thefts.
The reduction came in a decrease of burglaries and thefts.
The city saw 37 reported burglary cases in 2017 compared
to 45 in 2016, and 34 burglary of vehicle cases in 2017
compared to 41 in 2016.
State of the City set for March 1
Mayor Richard Newton will give the annual State of the City
presentation at the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon March 1.
In this presentation, Mayor Newton will update the
community on last year's accomplishments and plans for
the future. This is the first year the city has decided to
partner with the Chamber of Commerce to provide an
opportunity for Colleyville residents and the business
community to network. The luncheon begins at 11 a.m. at
the Colleyville Center.
Tickets for the luncheon are available now. There will be
additional seating for those interested in attending the
presentation, but not the luncheon. The City will also
record the presentation and post it online.
Mayor Newton plans to highlight public safety initiatives,
financial planning information, Economic Development
programs, local construction, and other projects coming in
the city.
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SH26 TRAFFIC SWITCH
PLANNED FOR MARCH 1
FEBRUARY FEATURED
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
The contractor plans to
switch traffic on SH26 to
Phase 2 from Hall-Johnson
to Tinker Road on
Thursday, March 1, weather
permitting. This transition
will limit cross traffic at the
Hall-Johnson intersection
for several days in order to
construct a crossover.
Get the details
The City Council recognized
The Lodge Barbershop, 16
Village Lane, as the February
Featured Business of the
Month. The expert barbers
can give you the haircut and
shave you're looking for.
Wet weather has postponed
construction on Pleasant Run
Road. Before the rain, crews
were able to install 2-inches
of asphalt on the roadway.
At the end, the road will
have 8-inches of asphalt.
Work scheduled for this
upcoming week includes
sanitary sewer, storm drain,
and driveways.
Current project updates
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