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The Colony could have a new catalytic converter theft prevention law

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The Colony could have a new catalytic converter theft prevention law

By Garrett Gravley | Star Local Media
Aug 13, 2022

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The Colony community profile: How Taylor Stonebarger pursued a childhood dream amid chronic illness

By Garrett Gravley | Star Local Media
Aug 8, 2022

The Colony/Little Elm news roundup: unemployment increases, Fire Station No. 5 makes progress and more.

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The Colony/Little Elm news roundup: unemployment increases, Fire Station No. 5 makes progress and more.

Aug 6, 2022

The Colony/Little Elm business briefs: pizza, car wash and more.

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The Colony/Little Elm business briefs: pizza, car wash and more.

Aug 6, 2022

Need a hand? The Colony Cares' Tool Lending Program helps residents overcome one big hurdle in home repairs.

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Need a hand? The Colony Cares' Tool Lending Program helps residents overcome one big hurdle in home repairs.

By Garrett Gravley | Star Local Media
Aug 5, 2022

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Need a hand? The Colony Cares' Tool Lending Program helps residents overcome one big hurdle in home repairs.

Aug 5, 2022

Ever do handy work in your home, only to realize you need to make a quick run to the hardware story to acquire a part you'll never use again? Or maybe you don't have a lawnmower, and you don't want to pay a lawn care service just to remain in good standing with your HOA. Read More

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The Lakeside business update: Little Elm seeks 'film friendly' designation and more

Jul 31, 2022

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The Lakeside Latest: LPGA Tour event in The Colony seeks volunteers, Little Elm organizes government academy and more

Jul 31, 2022

LPGA Tour event in The Colony seeks volunteers Read More

Meet Gary Henderson, a person who ‘feels blessed’ to help lead the United Way of Denton County

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Meet Gary Henderson, a person who ‘feels blessed’ to help lead the United Way of Denton County

Updated Jul 29, 2022

Since 1989, Gary Henderson has called Denton County home. For over a decade, Henderson has served as the president and CEO of United Way of Denton County. Read More

The Colony approves agreement with Collin College for use of animal shelter

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The Colony approves agreement with Collin College for use of animal shelter

Jul 28, 2022

During its July 19 meeting, The Colony City Council approved an agreement that would allow the Collin College Veterinary Technology program to use The Colony Animal Shelter for curriculum and instruction. Read More

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The Colony/Little Elm business briefs: protests expected at The Colony drag brunch event

Jul 24, 2022

Protests expected at The Colony drag brunch event Read More

The Colony/Little Elm news roundup: National Weather Service issues red flag warning for Denton County

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The Colony/Little Elm news roundup: National Weather Service issues red flag warning for Denton County

Jul 23, 2022

Red flag warning for Denton County Read More

The Colony proposes quarter-cent tax reduction for next year

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The Colony proposes quarter-cent tax reduction for next year

Jul 22, 2022

Discussions on the upcoming tax rate in The Colony are now officially under way. Read More

STAAR test results increase for Lewisville ISD students compared to spring 2021, data finds

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STAAR test results increase for Lewisville ISD students compared to spring 2021, data finds

Jul 21, 2022

Preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test results for Lewisville ISD have been released. Read More

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Two for the show: Quarterback battle highlights first week of practice for The Colony

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Two for the show: Quarterback battle highlights first week of practice for The Colony

By David Wolman dwolman@starlocalmedia.com
Aug 13, 2022

Bump, set, spike: Area volleyball players compete in nationals

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Bump, set, spike: Area volleyball players compete in nationals

By David Wolman dwolman@starlocalmedia.com
Jul 31, 2022

All-state awards aplenty for area softball stars

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All-state awards aplenty for area softball stars

By Matt Welch | Star Local Media
Jul 27, 2022

Varsitys (Part III): Awarding this year's best in The Colony athletics; Top team, male athlete, female athlete recognized

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Varsitys (Part III): Awarding this year's best in The Colony athletics; Top team, male athlete, female athlete recognized

By David Wolman dwolman@starlocalmedia.com
Jul 24, 2022

The Varsitys (Part II): Awarding this year's best in The Colony athletics

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The Varsitys (Part II): Awarding this year's best in The Colony athletics

By David Wolman dwolman@starlocalmedia.com
Jul 17, 2022

The Colony’s Olivera following in brother’s footsteps

Jul 3, 2022

Prior to the start of every game, The Colony senior outfielder Noah Olivera finds a spot near the end of the dugout or by the fence outside of the dugout to pray. Olivera gives thanks to God for allowing him to play baseball, a pregame ritual that he started late in his freshman season. Read More

2022 Star Local Media All-Area Baseball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

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2022 Star Local Media All-Area Baseball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

Jul 1, 2022

Click through the images to see which players earned MVP, Hitter of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Coach of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors on the 2022 Star Local Media All-Area Baseball Team. Also included are the first team and second team honorees. Congrats to everyone on a great… Read More

2022 Star Local Media All-Area Softball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

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2022 Star Local Media All-Area Softball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

Jun 27, 2022

Click through the images to see which players earned MVP, Hitter of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Coach of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors on the 2022 Star Local Media All-Area Softball Team. Also included are the first team and second team honorees. Congrats to everyone on a great… Read More

Sister act: Wick sisters relish time together on softball field

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Sister act: Wick sisters relish time together on softball field

Jun 26, 2022

Not long after Olivia Wick found out that her younger sister, Sabrina, was named the starting shortstop for The Colony softball team last year as a freshman, she gave the same advice to Sabrina that helped her during her the Lady Cougars’ run to the state tournament in 2019. Read More

Summer Q&A: The Colony’s Buckley talks Lady Cougar volleyball, adjusting to being a head coach, favorite pizza restaurants

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Summer Q&A: The Colony’s Buckley talks Lady Cougar volleyball, adjusting to being a head coach, favorite pizza restaurants

Jun 24, 2022

Now entering her third season as The Colony head volleyball coach, Rachel Buckley helped the Lady Cougars to a bi-district finalist appearance last year. Prior to accepting her current position at The Colony, she spent the previous four seasons as both an assistant and volunteer coach at Hebron. Read More

Another trip around the sun: The 10 best games I covered during the 2021-22 school year

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Another trip around the sun: The 10 best games I covered during the 2021-22 school year

Jun 24, 2022

For the past two years, I’ve spent all but a small handful of Tuesday and Friday nights, plus the occasional Thursday or Saturday, bound to a press box, on the sidelines or in the bleachers covering high school sports. Read More

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UIL to keep soccer as spring sport; rejects proposals for freshmen competing in varsity sports, shot clock

Jun 19, 2022

When The Colony girls basketball team suited up for its Jan. 21 District 10-5A game at Prosper Rock Hill, the Lady Cougars had only six varsity players available. Read More

Area softball players relish experience of competing in DFW Fast-pitch All-Star Game

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Area softball players relish experience of competing in DFW Fast-pitch All-Star Game

Jun 15, 2022

MCKINNEY – Prior to Tuesday, the last time that Lewisville head softball coach Porscha Albert had participated in an all-star game came in 2004 at Duncanville. She was in her senior season at Lewisville, the team that she now coaches, before going on to have a standout collegiate career at Colgate. Read More