Keith Self: How Your Representative Voted This Week
Rep. Keith Self voted Yea on H R 4795 and H R 1501 during the recent session.
Renata DoyleSeptember 5, 20263 min read
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Allen Heat Advisory: Feels Like 104F, Storms Possible Tomorrow - Sep 9, 2 PM
Zane LowerySeptember 9, 20262 min read
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North Crowley, Allen climb Texas AP poll; DeSoto, Highland Park exit
The Associated Press high school football rankings show Allen and North Crowley advancing in Class 6A while DeSoto and Highland Park fall out of the top tiers.
Quincy Vargas · September 8, 2026
Allen
Allen high school sports recap for Sept. 6, 2026
NBC DFW published a high school sports roundup covering Allen-area teams on Sept. 6, 2026.
Quincy Vargas · September 7, 2026
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Allen and DeSoto Eagles meet in top-ranked Texas football clash
The No. 4 Allen Eagles and No. 6 DeSoto Eagles face off at Allen Eagles Stadium in a nationally televised high school football game.
Quincy VargasSeptember 5, 20261 min read
8/29-9/5 Allen Real Estate Report: 520 Listings, Sale Price Down 2.8%
Realtor.com counted 520 Allen, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 305 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $499,451.
Quincy VargasSeptember 5, 20262 min read
Rodeo Goat Signs Lease for New Allen Location at Sloan Corners
Popular burger chain Rodeo Goat has leased space in the Sloan Corners development in Allen, with opening details to be announced later.
Quincy VargasSeptember 4, 20261 min read
Members Source Credit Union opens new branch in Dyer
Members Source Credit Union has opened a new branch location in Dyer, Indiana.
Wade PenningtonSeptember 3, 20261 min read
Allen
Allen's US 75 Interchange and Widening Are on TxDOT's List. That Is All the List Says.
A ten-year transportation program approved by the Texas Transportation Commission on Aug. 27 projects $16.5 billion combined for TxDOT's two North Texas districts, Dallas and Fort Worth, out of a statewide plan of roughly $138 billion.
Quincy VargasSeptember 2, 20261 min read
High 5 Exchange breaks ground on new Allen entertainment venue
High 5 Exchange and QubicaAMF held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new family entertainment center at The Farm in Allen, with an opening planned for 2027.
Quincy VargasSeptember 2, 20262 min read
31 New Businesses in Allen: Week of Aug. 31
Public records show 31 new sales tax permits for Allen businesses in the week of Aug. 31. Here is the full list.
Wade PenningtonAugust 31, 20264 min read
Local Business
Allen Was Ranked the Best Small-City Real Estate Market in America
Allen finished first among small U.S. cities in WalletHub's 2026 real estate study with a score of 65.30, leading a category where three of the top five are North Texas suburbs.
Wade PenningtonAugust 26, 20262 min read
News From Neighboring Cities
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- Two Chinese nationals indicted in Texas federal drug trafficking case
September 9, 2026
- Dallas Morning News sets up pop-up newsroom in Plano
September 9, 2026
- North Texas hosts sports, comedy, and wine events this week
September 8, 2026
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Allen Heat Index Reaches 107 Degrees Amid Slight Storm Chance - Sep 10, 2 PM
Residents in Allen face dangerous heat conditions this afternoon with a heat index near 107 degrees. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists, but mostly sunny skies prevail.
Zane LowerySeptember 10, 20262 min read
Allen Heat Advisory: Feels Like 104F, Storms Possible Tomorrow - Sep 9, 2 PM
A Heat Advisory is active in Allen as temperatures reach 97F, feeling like 104F. Sunny skies continue today, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives tomorrow afternoon.
Zane LowerySeptember 9, 20262 min read
Allen Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Values Expected Through Tomorrow - Sep 8, 2 PM
A Heat Advisory is active for Allen as dangerous heat index values reach 106 degrees. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.
Zane LowerySeptember 8, 20262 min read
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New Data Center Approvals Halted in Texas During Statewide Power Grid Review
Texas has paused all new data center approvals as state agencies evaluate their impact on the power grid.
Quincy VargasSeptember 1, 20261 min read
Voters to Decide on Flock Safety Cameras in Upcoming Referendum
A Texas city will let voters decide on the future of automated license plate readers.
Renata DoyleAugust 12, 20261 min read
Texas THC Ban Remains Effective as Judge Denies Emergency Motion
A federal judge's ruling keeps Texas' THC product ban in place amid ongoing litigation.
Quincy VargasAugust 11, 20261 min read
SpaceX Plans Massive $16.8 Billion Semiconductor Facility in Grimes County
The new plant aims to create 3,000 jobs and produce chips for Tesla and SpaceX.
Quincy VargasAugust 10, 20261 min read
Texas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans Ahead of Election
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have released their affordability proposals for voters.
Renata DoyleAugust 9, 20261 min read
Texas Governor Cites Concerns in Data Center Approval Pause
Governor Greg Abbott's pause on data center approvals is due to insufficient industry data.
Quincy VargasAugust 8, 20261 min read
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Aaronson Strike and Torres Equalizer Lead Austin FC to Draw with Colorado Rapids
Austin FC and the Colorado Rapids played to a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium on Thursday, with goals from Paxten Aaronson and Facundo Torres.
Quincy AbbottSeptember 10, 20261 min read
Sport
SMU men's basketball schedule spans from home games to ACC tournament
Southern Methodist University has announced its complete schedule for the upcoming season.
Quincy AbbottSeptember 10, 20261 min read
Sport
Texans Receiver Noel Cleared for Week 1 in Metroplex
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel is healthy and ready for Sunday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills.
Quincy AbbottSeptember 10, 20261 min read
Sport
Cowboys Add Veteran Guard Laken Tomlinson to Practice Squad
Dallas brings in experienced lineman Laken Tomlinson to bolster depth before the season opener against New York.
Quincy AbbottSeptember 10, 20261 min read