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Wade PenningtonOctober 22, 20261 min read
Lead Story
Allen
Council would turn its governance review panel into a standing committee Tuesday and seat two members on it
Renata DoyleOctober 25, 20262 min read
Allen
Dplus KIA rallies past defending champion T1 as four teams reach 2-0 at Worlds in Allen
Gen.G, Dplus KIA, LYON and Movistar KOI sit atop the League of Legends Swiss Stage at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Two of them can clinch knockout spots Sunday, when matches move to best-of-three.
Quincy Vargas · October 25, 2026
Allen
Rental-home owners get registration notices starting in November, with a Jan. 31 deadline and a $150 yearly fee
The single-family rental program the council approved 6-0 on Oct. 13 covers houses, townhomes and duplexes, adds routine exterior inspections and allows fines of up to $500 per offense.
Quincy Vargas · October 24, 2026
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Allen band returns to marching-contest finals for first time since 2021
Two finals berths mark a milestone for the band and color guard, including a Class 6A championship at the Don Hanna Memorial contest.
Allen NewsroomOctober 22, 20261 min read
Haunted campout at Molsen Farm, a library trick-or-treat story time and a spider program fill the city's Halloween calendar
The parks department's Haunted Campout is Saturday evening, Oct. 24, and Allen Public Library and The Edge have free and low-cost programs for young children and families on Oct. 30 and 31.
Quincy VargasOctober 22, 20262 min read
Extra $6.3 million in state aid would erase Allen ISD's projected budget shortfall and cover rising bus fuel costs
A budget amendment on the trustees' Oct. 26 consent agenda books more state funding after a property value audit and a late payment from last year, turning a planned $5.3 million deficit into a balanced budget.
Quincy VargasOctober 21, 20262 min read
Allen ISD trustees set to approve selling up to $100 million more of the 2024 school bonds on Monday
The order would be the second sale from the $442.1 million voters approved in 2024. The same Oct. 26 agenda lists a closed-door discussion and possible action on the district's superintendent search.
Quincy VargasOctober 21, 20262 min read
19 New Businesses in Allen: Week of Oct. 19
Public records show 16 new sales tax permits, 1 alcohol license application and 2 business listings for Allen businesses in the week of Oct. 19. Here is the full list.
Wade PenningtonOctober 21, 20263 min read
Proposed Kalahari development tops the city's 2027 legislative wish list, which also backs license plate readers and fights revenue limits
A resolution on the Oct. 27 consent agenda asks lawmakers to let the planned Kalahari development qualify as a Texas Qualified Hotel Project, and lists five other positions for the 2027 session.
Quincy VargasOctober 21, 20262 min read
Allen
Allen ISD explains the choices behind earning college credit in high school
A new district guide lays out different entry points, college-transcript consequences and scheduling questions for families.
Allen NewsroomOctober 21, 20261 min read
Jack Henry seeks state tax-refund status for a $5 million equipment upgrade at its Allen campus, with council vote Oct. 27
The financial technology company, in Allen since 1998, needs the city's nomination to apply for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. A city memo ties the project to keeping 490 jobs and adding 10.
Wade PenningtonOctober 20, 20262 min read
News From Neighboring Cities
Plano· planoweekly.news
- Lawns go to once-a-week watering Nov. 1, and the winter sprinkler window moves to the middle of the day
October 25, 2026
- Dallas Arboretum says this holiday season, starting Nov. 11, is the last for its 12 Days of Christmas gazebos
October 25, 2026
- Granada Theater on Lower Greenville will host its last shows in April 2027 after its owners sell to a spa company
October 24, 2026
McKinney· mckinneyweekly.news
- City Hall hosts a free Love McKinney afternoon Nov. 7 with Touch-a-Truck, games and a look at city services
October 24, 2026
- Hand-marked ballot system clears first week of Collin County early voting as check-ins top 164,000
October 24, 2026
- County holds crowd-permit hearing Monday for three-day Vintage Market Days at Myers Park, capped at 2,500 at a time
October 24, 2026
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Allen Weather: Mild and Dry This Afternoon - Oct 25, 2 PM
Allen is enjoying a clear, 79-degree afternoon. Today's high near 81F is slightly cooler than yesterday, with no rain expected. Tomorrow brings sunshine and a high near 80F.
Zane LoweryOctober 25, 20261 min read
Allen Weather: Sunny and Mild This Afternoon - Oct 24, 2 PM
It is 81 degrees and clear in Allen right now. Today's high will reach 84 degrees, similar to yesterday. Expect little to no rain, with a slightly cooler, mostly sunny day tomorrow.
Zane LoweryOctober 24, 20261 min read
Allen Weather: Clear Skies and Dry Conditions Amid Air Quality Alert - Oct 23, 2 PM
Allen residents face a dry, sunny afternoon with an active Air Quality Alert. Current temperatures are 81F with low humidity. Expect highs near 84F today and 85F tomorrow, with no rain expected.
Zane LoweryOctober 23, 20262 min read
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Free state course lets veterinarians, deputies and animal control officers certify livestock moves amid screwworm fight
Gov. Greg Abbott's office says the online AgriLife course is open now; people who pass and meet state animal health rules can apply to issue certificates that let livestock leave screwworm-infested zones.
Quincy VargasOctober 23, 20262 min read
Lululemon agrees to three years of supplier chemical checks to close Texas PFAS probe; filing says state found none in its products
The attorney general's agreement, filed Oct. 19 in Collin County district court, carries no fine or admission and requires lab tests or certifications for the brand's materials.
Quincy VargasOctober 22, 20262 min read
Outgoing agriculture commissioner Sid Miller urges voters to look hard at GOP nominee Nate Sheets but stops short of backing the Democrat
Miller, who lost the March primary to Sheets, posted an essay as early voting began faulting his qualifications and data center stance. Sheets called the attacks a 'badge of honor.' Democrat Clayton Tucker is also on the ballot.
Renata DoyleOctober 20, 20262 min read
Elon Musk gave $158 million to the Senate GOP super PAC that has flooded Texas with ads for Ken Paxton
Federal filings show Musk's two September checks went to Senate Leadership Fund, which passed the same amounts to a new Texas PAC. Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in polling averages and in fundraising.
Zane LoweryOctober 16, 20262 min read
Dan Patrick has $24 million to Vikki Goodwin's $643,000, but is campaigning against her by name in lieutenant governor race
Patrick reported about $24 million on hand to Goodwin's $643,000, yet he is attacking her by name as an October poll showed her narrowly ahead. Early voting opens Monday.
Quincy VargasOctober 15, 20262 min read
State health agency's budget plan would end the Children's Autism Program, which served 583 kids last year
HHSC left the $13.7 million program out of its 2028-29 budget request to meet a 3% cut. Advocates say Medicaid and insurance leave gaps, and providers report at least 1,000 children on waitlists.
Quincy VargasOctober 14, 20262 min read
Sport
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Sergio de Larrea Gave Dallas Scoring, Then Found the Price of the Job
Sergio de Larrea’s 21-point night supplied Dallas with badly needed offense against San Antonio, but four turnovers and Victor Wembanyama’s late block made it a promising apprenticeship rather than a rescue.
Quincy AbbottOctober 25, 20264 min read
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Naji Marshall Kept Dallas Moving When the Three Wouldn’t Fall
Marshall went 0-for-4 from three but scored 15 points, created six assists and collected three steals in Dallas’ 121-105 win over Indiana.
Quincy AbbottOctober 24, 20263 min read
Sengun's 29 Points Guide Rockets Past Spurs 114-110 in Austin
Alperen Sengun scored 29 points and handed out seven assists as the Houston Rockets edged the San Antonio Spurs 114-110 at Moody Center. The victory gives Houston a 2-0 start while San Antonio falls to 0-2.
Quincy AbbottOctober 24, 20262 min read
Sport
Allen High School Football Scoreboard: Week of Oct. 23
One Allen team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Quincy AbbottOctober 24, 20261 min read