Dateline: May 31,2001 12:01 AM

Records Show City Councilman Delinquent On Back Taxes 

The Tax Reporting Authority lists Councilman Dennis Marlin owing over $13,000 in delinquent taxes dating back to May 2000.  The Colleyville City Charter states no candidate may be in debt and shall remain "not indebted to the city". Property photos, Delinquent list, city charter scans.

Dateline: May 30,2001 10:36 AM

Board Hires New Supertindent... President MiKe Davis Resigns

In the ongoing turmoil of the GCISD School Board, Mike Davis Resigns the same night new Supertindent is hired.  See Press Release.

Click Here for Mike Davis Letter of Resignation 

Dateline: May 26, 2001 11:45 AM

COUNTY COMMISSIONER WHITLEY COOKS OUT FOR
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

Every year Pct. 3 Tarrant County Commissioner cooks out for the county employees on his Appreciation Day.  This year the Commissioner cooked out for the Hurst Sub-Court House on Thursday May 24th.

Dateline: May 24, 2001 10:00 PM

Long time Colleyville Retailer Calls it Quits
Payless Cashways shuts its doors

Without fanfare the Colleyville Payless Cashway closed its doors this week. Customers were greeted with a note on the door announcing the departure of Payless from Colleyville.

Dateline: May 24, 2001 11:10 AM

Now it's time for the council to consider a
meaningful Ethics Resolution

How important do you think ethics, integrity and trustworthiness are to the successful operation of a small town like Colleyville? Is the topic of ethics simply a convenient political tool to be used to keep an opponent on the defensive before a campaign? Does personal integrity and ethical behavior in your elected officials have any real substance that would make a difference to you the citizen? I don't just mean philosophically, but I mean to your pocketbook.

Dateline: May 23, 2001 10:39 PM

5th Annual Kids' Safety Fair

The Colleyville Police Department in conjunction with Kroger, held a Safety Fair Saturday, May 19, 2001, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Kroger parking lot located at 4904 Colleyville Blvd.  Kroger sponsored a slide for the kids as well as hot dogs and drinks.  

Dateline: May 22, 2001 1:23 PM

Colleyville Elementary School Holds Annual Field Day

The Colleyville Elementary School held their annual field day on Friday, May 4, 2001 at the Colleyville Middle School's football/track field.  

Dateline: May 20, 10:40PM

Third Annual Colleyville Woman's Club Circle of Hope Recognition Awards and Grants Presentation

The Colleyville Woman's Club held the third annual Circle of Hope Recognition Awards and Grants presentation on Friday, May 18, 2001 at the Four Seasons Resort and Club at Las Colinas. Story & Photos.. Around Town Section

Dateline: May 20, 10:20PM

The Arts League Annual Spring Tea

On Wednesday, May 16, 2001 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, The Arts League held their Annual Spring Tea at Betty Jean and John Willbanks home in Colleyville, Texas. Story & Photos..Around Town Section

Dateline: May 20, 1:02AM

Lions Club Awards Highest Honor to Louis Miller of Colleyville

A large crowd attended the annual Steak & Beans function story & photos.. Around Town Section

Dateline: May 18, 7:30PM

"REFLECTIONS ON WHY I ACCEPTED THIS POSITION"

Linda Newton, new Editor of LNO writes her own Guest Column concerning her decision to join LNO.

Dateline: May 17, 10:42

Lions Club Awards Scholarships

The Colleyville Lions Club awarded $2,000 in Scholarships at LD Bell Award Ceremony. Go to Around Town

Dateline: May 17, 2001 5:58PM

"OBJECTIVE" POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS"

Having survived the recent national, state and local political storms, we have a respite for reflection and evaluation. See also the Columunist Section. 

Dateline: May 17, 2001  3:47

GHS Spring Art Show

GHS holds annual Art Show, story and photos, go to Around Town

Dateline: May 16, 2001  3:49

Newly Elected City Council Members Are Sworn In

The council members elected May 5 and Mayor Arp are sworn in for their two year terms.  Photos and story.

Dateline: May 16, 2001  3:49

Local News Only.com Announces New Editor and Expansion

Joining Local News Only.com as its General Editor is Linda Newton of Colleyville, Kimberly Connor of Colleyville becomes featured Editor with additional oversight of GCISD news.

Dateline: May 13, 2001  4:30

Colleyville is NOT the rural area it once was, if so, Ross Downs would still be running horses, a trip down memory lane by one of the trainers

On the drive home from work, I slip a cassette into the dashboard stereo and listen to Chris Rea breathe "Texas" in his Englishman baritone.  It is one of those songs that eases the bends while decompressing into the real world and remind me of the Colleyville that used to be.

Dateline: May 11, 2001  10:49

IRREGULARITIES REPORTED IN EARLY VOTING..ONE VOTE VICTORY IN QUESTION

The City of Colleyville received a hand delivered letter, at 9 a.m. this morning, putting the city on notice that Richard Hendler has retained the firm of Hill & Magee in the matter of the May 5, 2001 election.

Dateline: May 10, 2001  11:33

The Perils of Colleyville Small Town Politics or 
"Maybe Dave Lieber Got it Right This Time!

For the first time since Local News Only.com began, way back on April 26, 2001, the Editor is out of town!  Kimberly Connor is in Washington D.C. doing some exploratory work on the Internet possibilities and especially organizations like our Local News Only.com. This leaves me to my own self-destructive devices, until she returns next week.

Dateline: May 10, 2001  10:11

School Board Run Off Candidates answer LNO Questions

Platforms and information on the candidates.

Dateline: May 07, 2001  11:30

Results of votes for City Council

Results from the Colleyville City elections, including early vote data.

Dateline: May 06, 2001  12:40

Warner and Coplen in runoff

Results from the GCISD elections.

Dateline: May 06, 2001  12:36

Southlake backs Stacy supporters

Results from Southlake City elections.

Dateline: May 06, 2001  12:31

One Vote Arp's Council

Mayor Donna Arp completed a sweep of city council seats when Brad Rice apparently defeated Richard Hendler by one vote for Place 2

Dateline: May 03, 2001  00:11

DOES THE COLLEYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAVE 
A MAJOR INFLUENCE ON CITY POLITICS?

In 1999 Raman Chandler, a Board Member of the Colleyville Chamber of Commerce, challenged Jody Short for city council seat Place 1.  Prior to the election, the Short camp ran an ad in the local newspaper questioning the influence of the Chamber on city politics.

Dateline: May 02, 2001  11:17

Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Host First Fundraiser

Friends of the Colleyville Public Library held the first fundraiser at the Colleyville Community Center on May 1, 2001..  Ms. Carol Wollin, Co-Chair with Mrs. MaryAnn Nicholson, said there were close to 100 attendees.  "Today was more of an opportunity to provide information and let everyone know that we are here" stated Ms. Wollin. We are looking forward to the groundbreaking ceremony that is scheduled for January but could be held as early as December.  "We didn't really have a goal set for today but the day was a huge success", Ms. Wollin expressed.   

Dateline: May 02, 2001 10:52

Summer Santa Charity Mini- Golf/Bowling Tournament set for May 12 in Watauga

Do you like to have fun?  Dumb question, yeah.  But on May 12, 2001, the Saturday before Mother's Day, Summer Santa 2001 will hold its 4th annual Yankee Cowboy Celebrity Miniature Golf/Bowling Tournament to benefit the summer camp fund.
This event is a blast.  For $10, you can bowl two games or play a round of miniature golf.

Dateline: May 01, 2001 13:52

Campaign Finance Statements of Council Candidates

LNO has obtained a copy of campaign statements filed to date.  The first statement on April 5 and the final statement before election filed on April 27, 2001.

Dateline: May 01, 2001

The City Forces One of Colleyville's Pioneer Families to Sell their Property

The property located at Hwy. 26 and Pleasant Run Road was owned by one of Colleyville's pioneer families.  It is also one of the oldest commercial buildings still standing in Colleyville today.