City Council Lowers Tax Rate, Adopts 2026-27 Budget
The Colony City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and approved a new property tax rate of $0.6275 per $100 of taxable value, reflecting a quarter-cent reduction from the current rate.
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Recent Local Updates
All updates in Feed →Early voting for Nov. 3 Election begins Oct. 19
Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election is Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. Locally, early voting will be held at The Colony Annex Building, 6804 Main St.
American Heroes Festival
Honor, celebrate, and come together at American Heroes on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 12 to 8:30 p.m. at The Athletic Club. This patriotic community tradition features ceremonies, live entertainment, attractions, and family fun all day long.
One Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for WNV; City to Spray Overnight October 3 & 4
(October 2, 2026) The City of Frisco received confirmation one mosquito pool tested ‘positive’ for West Nile virus (WNV) this week. In response, the city’s third-party contractor will ground spray overnight October 3 & 4.
Traffic Switch Today on Teel Parkway Between Fields and Rockhill Parkway
(October 2, 2026) Traffic patterns on Teel Parkway were modified today between Fields Parkway and Rockhill Parkway. Traffic has been shifted to allow drivers to use the new northbound side of the bridge.
Upcoming Verified Meetings
All events in Calendar →Social Safety & Support
📍 <p>Library Conference Room</p> - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
Social Safety & Support is for adults with neurodivergence and/or social struggles. This safe group allows participants to get structured help from peers and a facilitator and takes place in the Library Conference Room. https://www.thecolonytx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5233
Elementary Explorers: LEGO
📍 Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
Create your best LEGO build for display at the library in this program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. https://www.thecolonytx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5257
Plaza Live!
📍 4th Street Plaza - 8800-8840 4th St Frisco TX 75034
https://www.friscotexas.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7708
AI Literacy: Introduction to NotebookLM
📍 Library Multipurpose Room - 6800 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
Learn how NotebookLM can make reading\, learning and organizing easier. Participants will walk through the basics step-by-step\, view a short demonstration and try a few simple features. This class is designed for beginners and anyone curious about AI. This program takes place at 6:30 in the Library Multipurpose Room. https://www.thecolonytx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=5258
City Council Meeting
📍 City Hall - Council Chambers - 6053 Main St. The Colony TX 75056
https://www.thecolonytx.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=4785
Governments Serving ZIP 75024
County Government
Collin County; Denton County
County administration, commissioners court, court records, and countywide services.
Municipal Government
Frisco city; Plano city; The Colony city
City council, municipal ordinances, planning, and city services.
School Districts
Frisco Independent School District; Lewisville Independent School District; Plano Independent School District
Public school education governance, trustees, and district policies.
Public Utilities & Services
- Electric: DENTON COUNTY ELEC COOP, INC, FANNIN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, FARMERS ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (TX), GRAYSON-COLLIN ELEC COOP, INC, ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, TEXAS-NEW MEXICO POWER CO
- Gas: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, COSERV GAS
- Water: CITY OF FRISCO, CITY OF PLANO, CITY OF THE COLONY
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Postal Geography: Postal routing area for Plano, Texas. ZIP codes are delivery routes defined by the USPS and do not correspond to political boundaries.
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Last Verified: Official sources verified on Oct 8, 2026, 6:33 PM.