Press Releases
The Colony Ranks #15 on List of Best Suburbs
July 2010
Statistics count when it comes to attracting new businesses to The Colony, and officials have a new number to help illustrate why “The City by the Lake” is great place to do business. In an annual ranking by D Magazine of the best suburbs, The Colony was ranked #15 out of 62 North Texas towns. The ranking is based on four factors: safety, education, housing values and ambiance.
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Advantages of Doing Business in The Colony Promoted at International Conference
June 2010
With fast transportation routes, prime space, skilled labor and a growing population, The Colony has everything a business needs to succeed in today’s competitive economy. That’s the message the City’s economic development leadership took to thousands of the world’s leading developers, retailers, brokers and financial institutions attending the Global Retail Real Estate Convention last month in Las Vegas.
The Colony Economic Development Corporation Receives State Award
May 2010
The Colony Economic Development Corporation received the 2009 Economic Excellence Award from the Texas Economic Development Council. The Colony is one of only 13 communities in the D/FW Metroplex and 35 statewide to earn this honor.
"Old American Golf Club" recognized
as a best in Links Magazine
March 2010
The Old American Golf Club - designed by Tripp Davis and PGA TOUR/Ryder Cup star Justin Leonard - has been named to LINKS Magazine's "Best of Golf 2010", one of the game's leading lists of best new domestic and international golf courses.
Hailed as one of "the most significant courses to open in 2010," The Old American joins domestic heavy weights such as Old Macdonald (the fourth course at storied Bandon Dunes) and Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska, as well as international power hitters like Pete and Perry Dye's Black Pearl on Roatan, and Davis Love III's Diamante Cabo San Lucas.
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‘Old American Golf Club’
Makes North Texas Golf Expo Debut
January 2010
Located at The Tribute Resort Community north of Dallas, The Old American is slated for soft opening this spring. Preview foursomes will be hosted between February 1 to May 30, offering local golfers a sneak peak at a golf course that has already drawn acclaim from Golfweek, LINKS Magazine, USA Today, PGATOUR.com, the Dallas Morning News and Avid Golfer Magazine.
Cascades Hotel Opening Release
June 2009
Jackson-Shaw, a national, diversified commercial real estate development and investment company, and Marriott International, Inc., (NYSE: MAR; http://www.marriott.com) today announced the official opening of the Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites and The Residence Inn by Marriott in The Colony, Texas. The hotels, including the 6,400-square-foot Cascades Events Center, are located within The Cascades at The Colony, a 100-acre master-planned community located along the SH121 corridor.
The Tribute New Golf Course
April 2009
At The Tribute Golf Club, on the rolling dunes near Lake Lewisville, time is relative. Moving forward requires stepping backward.
The original layout’s new name is the Old Course, which pays homage to famous Scottish designs. The New Course, which is to open in the fall, is old-fashioned, too, harkening to the “Golden Age” of American architecture.
S.H. 121 Now Open Through The Colony
August 2008
North Texas motorists will receive some congestion relief on Sunday, Aug. 31, when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) completes nine additional miles of State Highway (SH) 121 from Old Denton Road in Denton County to Hillcrest Road in Collin County. At that time, SH 121 will become part of the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) System.
Stacy Furniture Selects The Colony for Home Furnishings Center
April 28, 2008
Bob Lazenby, Principal and Owner of Legacy Realty Group, represented Rick Stacy in the property search and negotiations that resulted in the purchase of 8.6 acres of land on Memorial Drive, just east of Main Street. This location will be the future home of the third Stacy Home Furnishings Center. Stacy Furniture & Accessories and Stacy’s Kid Stuff will be two of the stores located in the Center.
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.
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.