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Allen, Richland Softball Players Named to TGCA All-State Team

Softball athletes from Allen and Richland high schools have been selected as all-state honorees by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Allen City Council to Deliberate Real Property at Main and Melody Lane

The Allen City Council will convene on July 14, 2026, to discuss potential purchase, sale, or lease of real estate at Main and Melody Lane. The session operates under Texas Government Code Section 551.072.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Allen City Council Reviews $659,248 Engineering Contract

The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for survey and engineering design services related to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The agreement carries a total cost of $659,248.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Allen City Council to Approve Bridge Repair Phase 3 Contract

The Allen City Council will consider authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Garret Shields Infrastructure, L.L.C. for the Bridge Repair Phase 3 Project. The agreement carries a total value of $144,390.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Northbound US 75 Lanes Reduced After Major Morning Crash in Allen

A significant traffic accident during the morning commute has forced northbound traffic on US 75 in Allen to merge into a single lane.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Northbound US 75 Reduced to One Lane After Crash in Allen

A collision early Wednesday morning on U.S. Highway 75 near Stacy Road has closed all lanes except the left lane, prompting traffic backups and detour recommendations.

Quincy VargasJuly 8, 20261 min read

Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist Discusses Dragonflies' Role in Mosquito Control

Dragonflies are vital in managing mosquito populations, as explained by a wildlife biologist.

Quincy VargasJuly 7, 20261 min read

Over 600 Flock Cameras Monitor Vehicles in DFW Area

Flock cameras are deployed across the Dallas-Fort Worth area to track vehicles.

Quincy VargasJuly 7, 20261 min read

Allen High School Football 2026 Season Preview and Predictions

On3.com provides a preview of the Allen High School football team's 2026 season, including state title odds and game-by-game predictions.

Quincy VargasJuly 7, 20261 min read

Allen Gas Prices Drop to $3.1950 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 7, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.1950 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.

Quincy VargasJuly 7, 20261 min read

Allen, Walnut Grove coaches named to MaxPreps top 100 list

Jerry Best and Trent Kutch are among 11 Texas coaches recognized by the national prep sports outlet for their recent state championship success.

Quincy VargasJuly 7, 20261 min read

Allen Gas Prices Drop to $3.2090 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 6, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.2090 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.

Quincy VargasJuly 6, 20261 min read

Allen Gas Prices Drop to $3.2200 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 5, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.2200 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.

Arlen HardyJuly 5, 20261 min read

New Fort Worth African American Museum Opens with Diverse Art Exhibits

The Fort Worth African American Museum showcases art and culture through a Black perspective.

Wade PenningtonJuly 4, 20262 min read

Allen Gas Prices Drop to $3.2350 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 4, 2026

Regular unleaded averages $3.2350 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.

Tobias IversonJuly 4, 20261 min read

Texas DPS Features Alejandro Villegas as July 2026 Fugitive of the Month

The Texas Department of Public Safety has named Alejandro Villegas as its Featured Fugitive for July 2026.

Quincy VargasJuly 4, 20261 min read

6/27-7/4 Allen Real Estate Report: 385 Listings, Sale Price Down 2.8%

Zillow counted 385 Allen, TX homes for sale as of May 31, 2026, while Redfin reported 305 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $499,451.

Quincy VargasJuly 4, 20262 min read

Denton Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing 69-Year-Old Man

Authorities are looking for Halvin, a missing 69-year-old man from Denton.

Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20261 min read

Road Maintenance Project to Begin This Summer in Grayson County

A road maintenance initiative is set to start this summer in Grayson County.

Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20261 min read

Allen Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Marijuana Cultivation

Charles Dewayne Ford faces multiple drug-related charges in Grayson County.

Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20261 min read

Grayson County to Fund Residential Safe Rooms for Residents

Grayson County emergency management is providing financial support for residential safe rooms.

Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20261 min read