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The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to sign a standard agreement with Central North Construction, LLC. The contract covers construction of the TxDOT Green Ribbon U.S. 75 Enhanced Landscaping Project at a total cost of $889,773.60.
The Allen City Council will review a proposed change order authorizing the city manager to allocate up to $350,000 for the 2026 Street and Alley Rehabilitation Project with Jim Bowman Construction Co., LP.
The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with RLC Controls, Inc., for the SCADA Upgrade Project. The agreement covers integration of city-wide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition upgrades and carries a total cost of $851,008.
The Allen City Council will consider an ordinance to approve a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation regarding its 2026 Rate Review Mechanism Filing during the regular meeting on August 25, 2026.
The district earned an A at 90, with 14 A campuses and seven B campuses. A single elementary school at 70 was the only rating below a B.
The Allen City Council will consider awarding a bid to Garret Shields Infrastructure, LLC for the CSJ 0918-24-296 Rowlett Trail Extension Project. The council will authorize the city manager to execute the agreement valued at $4,188,969 during the regular meeting on August...
The Allen City Council will consider transmitting the proposed 2026-2027 municipal budget and the proposed 2027-2031 capital improvement program during its regular meeting on August 11, 2026.
The Allen City Council will consider authorizing payments from the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Fund and set a public hearing date for the upcoming fiscal year tax rate.
The Allen City Council will consider a construction agreement for the Veterans' Memorial Improvements project and establish a public hearing date for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget.
The Allen City Council will approve the minutes from its July 28 meeting during its August 11 gathering. The council will also hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance amending Planned Development No. 58 for BMK Pharmacy additional land uses.
The Allen City Council will review the minutes from a July 23 special called workshop and consider awarding a bid for the Rowlett Trail Extension Project to Garret Shields Infrastructure, LLC.
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.
Six returning Allen high school athletes are highlighted for their recent achievements and potential impact in the upcoming season.
Omnilife is constructing a $61 million facility in Allen that will serve as its U.S. headquarters, including corporate offices and manufacturing space.
Classes begin Thursday. Allen ISD buses eligible K-12 riders both ways each day, with a two-mile threshold and a dispatch line open from 5:30 a.m.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6112 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The City of Allen has opened registration for its fall recreation season, featuring the return of the Allen Cottage Farmers Market, adult sports leagues, and various youth camps.
A recent report highlights top educational institutions in Allen, Texas, including Allen High School and Collin College.
The Allen Fire Department is extending its Steady Together Project to four additional senior living communities following a successful initial phase focused on home safety improvements and education.
A Bedford resident was charged with felony endangerment after a pursuit through Allen that reached speeds of 127 mph.
A selection of venues in Allen, Texas provides options for adult dining and entertainment alongside family-friendly recreational facilities.
