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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Mayor Baine Brooks: “Hatred has no place in Allen”

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Mayor Baine Brooks is sharing a message with the Allen community after anti-Semitic fliers were placed on cars parked in a local shopping center.

The fliers were reported to Allen Police Department on Saturday. Officers collected all the fliers they could ...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Registration is open for the Holly Jolly 5K and Fun Run!

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Registration is OPEN for this year's Holly Jolly 5K and Fun Run happening on Saturday, Dec. 2! Runners and walkers can choose to participate in a timed 5K, untimed 5K, or noncompetitive fun run for all ages. Register now

Allen ISD and Lovejoy ISD ...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Council Meeting Recap: Sidekicks return to Allen, Comprehensive Plan to be updated and more.

Allen City Council met on Tuesday, September 12. Read on for the highlights and approved projects. The full agenda and meeting video are available here.

Dallas Sidekicks return to Allen next season 

The Dallas Sidekicks indoor soccer team will play...

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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Search/Snap/Share: Explore Allen’s public art collection by creating art of your own!

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Plan an outing to featured Allen public art and snap some photos of your adventure. Then, share your pictures with us to earn a one-of-a-kind coloring book and a chance to win your own piece of original art!

SEARCHFrom Sept. 22 through Oct. 22, plan a trip...

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Posted on: September 15, 2023

City budget, tax rate approved for fiscal year 2023-2024

Allen residents will continue enjoying one of the lowest tax rates among large Texas cities following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tax rate and city budget.

The $299,469,407 annual budget includes funding for infrastructure projects ranging fr...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Have a spooky and fire-free Halloween!

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Source: National Fire Protection Association

Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Associ...

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Posted on: July 24, 2023

Access special perks when you become a charter member of the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

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Opening this fall, the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center will be Allen's largest and most unique recreation center. Be the first to enjoy all the benefits by becoming a charter member! Whether you live in Allen or another city, enrollment is n...

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Account updates required for online water bill payments beginning Aug. 20

Utility billing customers who use the City of Allen Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal will be prompted to verify and relink their account information beginning Sunday, Aug. 20. Login instructions can be found below. This update is required by the City’s v...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Shelter supplies needed!

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Consider a donation from our Amazon Wish List! Our top needs are dog food, cat food and laundry soap.

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Funds available to support families of victims

UPDATED MAY 9, 2023 at 5 PM

Allen, TX Shooting Victims' Fund on GoFundMe - Established by VictimsFirst

  • Directed to victims' families
  • VictimsFirst (a nonprofit comprised of families and survivors from 20+ years of past mass casualty crimes) has started a veri...
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