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Allen Eagles defeat Duncanville to start 2026 football season

The Allen High School football team secured a victory over Duncanville in its 2026 season opener.

Quincy VargasSeptember 1, 20261 min read

Allen Rises in Southwest Region Rankings After Opening Win

Allen moves up in the latest regional rankings following its season-opening victory over Duncanville, while Waxahachie retains the top spot.

Wade PenningtonAugust 31, 20262 min read

Allen, Prosper ISD teams open football season with wins

Allen defeated Duncanville 26-7 while four Prosper ISD programs secured Week 1 victories to start the 2026 high school football season.

Quincy VargasAugust 31, 20262 min read

University's Flock Camera Installation Raises Privacy Issues

The university has deployed 17 Flock cameras across its campuses, prompting privacy concerns.

Quincy VargasAugust 31, 20262 min read

Flock Safety Faces Funding Challenges as Texas Governor Halts State Support

Governor Abbott's decision to end funding for Flock cameras impacts Texas law enforcement.

Quincy VargasAugust 31, 20261 min read

Allen ISD shares photo gallery from August 28 pep rally

Allen ISD published a photo gallery documenting a pep rally held on August 28, 2026.

Quincy VargasAugust 30, 20261 min read

Lovejoy defeats Reedy 56-17; Lone Star beats Royse City 41-26

Lovejoy and Frisco Lone Star both secured victories in their 5A football season openers on Friday.

Quincy VargasAugust 29, 20261 min read

Allen Defeats Duncanville 26-7 in Season Opener

Allen's defense held Duncanville to 163 yards and two touchdowns as the Eagles won their season opener 26-7 at Eagle Stadium.

Quincy VargasAugust 29, 20262 min read

Allen Faces Duncanville in Texas High School Football Opener

The Allen Eagles host the Duncanville Panthers on Friday night in a rematch of last year's state semifinal, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT.

Quincy VargasAugust 29, 20261 min read

Duncanville and Allen face off in Texas high school matchup

Duncanville and Allen are scheduled to compete in an in-state athletic contest on August 28, 2026.

Quincy VargasAugust 28, 20261 min read

Jon Gruden Thanks Allen Eagles for Care Package Ahead of Season Opener

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden posted on social media thanking the Allen High School football team for a gift box sent ahead of their upcoming season opener against Duncanville.

Quincy VargasAugust 28, 20261 min read

Allen to host UAC basketball tournaments for three years

The United Athletic Conference selected the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen as the venue for its men's and women's basketball championships starting in the 2026-27 season.

Quincy VargasAugust 28, 20262 min read

Allen's Eagle Stadium to Host Top-Ranked Duncanville in Season Opener

Eagle Stadium, a $60 million facility built in 2013, will host the 2026 high school football season opener between Allen and No. 16-ranked Duncanville.

Quincy VargasAugust 27, 20261 min read

Mean Green to Play in Three Matches at Snake River Invitational

The University of North Texas men's basketball team will participate in three games.

Quincy VargasAugust 27, 20261 min read

Collin College EMS Program Addresses Local Demand for 200 New First Responders

Collin College's EMS program is training students to meet a growing need for emergency responders.

Quincy VargasAugust 27, 20261 min read

Allen High School Eagle Escadrille Marks New Chapter with 505 Members

The Allen High School marching band, known as the Eagle Escadrille, is entering a new phase with a membership of 505 students.

Quincy VargasAugust 27, 20261 min read

Top-ranked high school football matchups headline week

No. 10 Duncanville faces No. 16 Allen in Texas, while other nationally ranked teams play across the country.

Quincy VargasAugust 26, 20262 min read

AEW Brings Dynamite and Collision to Allen in September

All Elite Wrestling will host a combined live broadcast of its two primary television programs at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center on Sept. 2.

Quincy VargasAugust 26, 20261 min read

Dallas County Confirms Measles Case Linked to Allen, Frisco

Health officials have verified a measles infection in Dallas County involving individuals who visited locations in Allen, Fairview, and Frisco.

Quincy VargasAugust 26, 20261 min read

Allen ISD FFA Students Achieve Top 10% National Ranking

Students in the Allen ISD 18 Plus Program have been recognized for placing in the top ten percent nationally.

Quincy VargasAugust 24, 20261 min read

8/15-8/22 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 VargasAugust 22, 20262 min read