Colleyville, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Colleyville, Texas
City
Colleyville City Hall
Location of Colleyville in Tarrant County, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Tarrant
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	13.22 sq mi (34.24 km2)
• Land	13.12 sq mi (33.98 km2)
• Water	0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2)  0.08%
Elevation	614 ft (187 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	26,057
• Density	1,971.0/sq mi (761.01/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	76034
Area code(s)	817, 682
FIPS code	48-15988
GNIS feature ID	2410194
Website	www.Colleyville.com

Colleyville is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the United States. It's located right in the middle of the big Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area. Colleyville used to be a small farm town in the 1800s. Today, it is a well-off suburb of Dallas and Fort Worth. In 2020, about 26,057 people lived there.

Discover Colleyville's Past

Colleyville started as several small farming communities. These towns were located along the Cotton Belt Route train line.

How Colleyville Got Its Name

The area was first known as Bransford. This was before Dr. Lilburn Howard Colley moved there in 1880. Dr. Colley was a well-known doctor and a veteran of the Union Army. In 1914, Walter G. Couch opened a grocery store near Dr. Colley's home. The community then changed its name to Colleyville to honor Dr. Colley.

A Recent Event in Colleyville

On January 15, 2022, an event involving hostages happened at a place of worship in Colleyville. Four people were held for several hours. Law enforcement ended the situation, and the person responsible was stopped. The FBI looked into the event. A movie about this event was later made and shown at a film festival.

Where is Colleyville Located?

Colleyville is a city in Texas. It covers an area of about 13.1 square miles (34.24 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.08%, is water.

Who Lives in Colleyville?

Colleyville has grown a lot over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

• 1960: 1,491 people
• 1970: 3,342 people
• 1980: 6,700 people
• 1990: 12,724 people
• 2000: 19,636 people
• 2010: 22,807 people
• 2020: 26,057 people

As of 2020, there were 26,057 people living in Colleyville. These people lived in 9,249 households. About 8,084 of these were families.

Colleyville's Economy

The economy in Colleyville is supported by many different businesses. These businesses provide jobs for the people who live in the city.

Top Employers in Colleyville

Here are some of the biggest employers in Colleyville:

Education in Colleyville

Colleyville Heritage High School

Most of Colleyville is part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. This district has many schools for students of all ages.

Schools in the Main District

The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District runs:

• Eleven elementary schools (for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade).
• Four middle schools (for 6th through 8th grades).
• Two high schools (for 9th through 12th grades).

Students from Colleyville attend both Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School.

Other School Districts

Some parts of Colleyville are served by other school districts. These include:

• Keller Independent School District
• Birdville Independent School District
• Carroll Independent School District
• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District

Private Schools

Colleyville Covenant Christian Academy is a private religious school. It serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. This school is fully recognized by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.

Getting Around Colleyville

Colleyville has different ways to travel, including roads, trains, and trails.

Roads and Highways

Two main Texas state highways pass through Colleyville. Texas State Highway 121 runs along part of the eastern side of the city. Texas State Highway 26, also called Colleyville Boulevard, goes right through the middle of the city. It runs from southwest to northeast. The speed limit on most city roads is 30 miles per hour. On Highway 26, the speed limit is 45 miles per hour, as set by the TxDOT.

Train Travel

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad travels through Colleyville. It uses the old Cotton Belt Route tracks. You can take rides on old trains from downtown Grapevine to downtown Fort Worth.

A newer commuter train service, TEXRail, started in 2019. It connects Fort Worth to the DFW Airport. However, the Colleyville City Council and residents did not want the train to stop in their city. So, the closest stations are the North Richland Hills/Smithfield station and the Grapevine station.

Airports Near Colleyville

Two big airports serve the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the busiest airports in the world. It offers flights to over 200 places. American Airlines has its main hub there. Colleyville has grown a lot because it is so close to DFW. Dallas Love Field is another airport in Northwest Dallas. It is the home base for Southwest Airlines.

Trails for Walking and Biking

The Cotton Belt Trail is a great place for biking and walking. It is eleven miles long and runs next to the old Cotton Belt Route railroad. This trail goes through Grapevine, Colleyville, Hurst, and North Richland Hills. About 3.4 miles of the trail are in Colleyville. The Colleyville Nature Center also has a hiking trail that is 1.25 miles long.

Famous People From Colleyville

Many well-known people have lived in Colleyville, including:

• Bryce Avary, from the band The Rocket Summer
• Konni Burton, a former Texas State Senator
• Chad Campbell, a PGA golfer
• Greg Chalmers, a PGA golfer
• Maxx Crosby, an NFL defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders
• Rusty Greer, a former MLB left fielder for the Texas Rangers
• Josh Hamilton, a Texas Rangers outfielder
• Ryan Lawler, a racing driver
• Demi Lovato, an actress and singer
• Frank Lucchesi, a Major League Baseball manager
• Hunter Mahan, a PGA golfer
• Katie Meili, an Olympic swimmer
• Rafael Palmeiro, a former first baseman for the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles
• Ryan Palmer, a PGA Tour golfer
• Christian Ponder, a former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and alumnus of CHHS
• John Rollins, a PGA golfer
• AJ Smith-Shawver, an MLB pitcher for the Atlanta Braves organization
• Bobby Witt Jr., an MLB shortstop for the Kansas City Royals

See also

In Spanish: Colleyville (Texas) para niños