Austin Ranch Infrastructure Agreement
April 8, 2008
The City of The Colony and Billingsley Corporation have reached an agreement concerning wastewater improvements which will facilitate the development of more than 1,000 acres in Austin Ranch. Total construction costs are expected to be more than $3 million with Billingsley Corporation contributing approximately $2 million.
Austin Ranch to Build Apartments, Retail
April 7, 2008
The next stage of Austin will soon materialize in The Colony, with new residences, retailers, restaurants, and a trail system. The $57M improvements are the fifth phase for the 1900-acre development.
Plans set for 2 Hotels in The Colony
March 29, 2008
The credit crunch has ruined some building plans here and nationwide, but developer Jackson-Shaw Co. has recently secured financing for two hotels in The Colony and a speculative industrial project in Irving.
Restaurant's Training Week Creates Hot Meals for
Local Police and Firefighters
December 10, 2007
When Texas Roadhouse comes to a new town, the restaurant reaches out to local organizations from the get-go. This week, as the restaurant trains new cooks, meat cutters and other kitchen team members, local police and firefighters are the first to sample the fruits of their labor. In addition to donating meals, Friday and Saturday night the restaurant will host invitation-only pre-opening events and raise money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer.
New Lebanon Road Extension Opened to Traffic in The Colony
June 21, 2007
On Friday morning, June 22, 2007, an additional two miles of the newly constructed Lebanon Road project will be opened to vehicular traffic in The Colony. This new roadway segment begins about one mile west of FM 423 and continues to the southwest along the center of the Wynnwood peninsula.
Hawaiian Falls/The Colony Announces $600,000 Expanision
May 17, 2007
Hawaiian Falls/The Colony hosted a group of business and community leaders to celebrate a $600,000 expansion that will include the new Honolulu Lulu, a 44-foot slide complex featuring three thrilling flumes, the Tiki Island sprayground, and the Aloha Bowl concert stage.
Hawaiian Falls To Expand
February 07, 2007
The Colony city council approved zoning for an expansion to Hawaiian Falls water park despite several neighbors voicing opposition to the plan. The council, meeting alongside the planning and zoning board. voted 6-0 for expansion with Council Member Perry Schrag absent. The council added on seven conditions to their approval, and also arranged so that the park could stay open until 9 p.m., later than its present 8:30 p.m. close, to accommodate concerts at the park.
Pair of Hotels Proposed for SH 121 Development
February 07, 2007
Two new hotels are in the works for a new development along State Highway 121, according to the city's chief planning official. The city has received applications for erecting a Fairfield Inn and a Residence Inn in the Cascades at The Colony development, located on the north side of State Highway 121 at Morning Star Drive, said Donna Bateman, The Colony director of development services.
Highway 121 Underpass Opening Next Week
February 5, 2007
Texas Department of Transportation officials Monday announced the first major intersection of the State Highway 121 project in The Colony will be completed this month. Officials expect the 121 underpass at Main Street and Josey Lane will completely open to traffic next week.
Retail Development in The Colony
November 20, 2006
Staubach Retail is currently marketing a site at the northeast corner of Blair Oaks and Highway 121 for a proposed retail development. The site is one of the few large parcels left on S.H.121 in the City of The Colony and is prime real estate for retail or entertainment uses.
Accommodations can be made for anchors up to 150,000 square feet, junior anchors, small shop retailers, and pad users needing up to 5 acres. In addition, large parcels may be sold for end-users such as entertainment facilities, hotels, etc.
Please call Steve Ewing or Max Miller at 972-361-5513 or 972-361-5116. Email: steve.ewing@staubach.com / max.miller@staubach.com.
Economic Development Award
October 5, 2006
Acknowledging The Colony Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) for its advertising campaign, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) presented its Paid Publication Advertising Campaign award to the The Colony, Texas-based organization at IEDC's Annual Conference, which took place in New York City, September 17-20. The organization was recognized for this achievement during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 19th.