The Colony, Texas

About The Colony

The Colony, TX is a thriving city located in northern Texas with an estimated population of 45,897.

Officially, The Colony is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.01 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,276 residents per square mile.

📰 The Colony News Today

• Dallas' Northern Suburb Is A Texas Lake Paradise With Noteworthy Shopping, Craft Beer, And Buzzy Nightlife https://www.islands.com/ · Oct 10
• 5925 Chatham Ln, The Colony, TX 75056 Realtor.com · Oct 7
• The Colony Football Videos MaxPreps · Oct 10
• The Colony vs Argyle - Boys Varsity Football 10/16/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 8
• Growth in Texas’ rural area puts pressure on public schools The Texas Tribune · Oct 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Texas headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes The Colony Unique

• The only place in America named The Colony — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 45,897.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in The Colony

• Cantina Laredo — mexican
• Cozy Thai — thai
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Edoko Sushi & Robata — sushi
• Emerson Restaurant + Bar
• III Forks Steakhouse — steak house
• Palio's Pizza Cafe — pizza
• Sakura Sushi & Sake Bar — sushi
• Summer Moon Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• The Rice Bar — korean

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park · Water park
• Zero Latency VR · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in The Colony

• Alister Park reviews ★
• BB Owen Sports Faciliy reviews ★
• Bill Allen Memorial Park reviews ★
• East Hill Park reviews ★
• Eastvale Park reviews ★
• Greenway Park reviews ★
• Heritage Lakes Park reviews ★
• Historical Park reviews ★
• Legends Activities Area (Private) reviews ★
• Lion's Club Park reviews ★
• N Colony Blvd Park reviews ★
• Park Loop Trail Greenbelt reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in The Colony

• B B OWEN EL
• CAMEY EL
• ETHRIDGE EL
• GRIFFIN MIDDLE
• LAKEVIEW MIDDLE
• MORNINGSIDE EL
• PETERS COLONY EL
• PRESTWICK EL
• THE COLONY H S

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of The Colony

🏘️ Nearby Communities