Allen Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9340 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 5, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9340 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy VargasOctober 5, 20261 min read
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The latest local news from Allen.
Drainage fee bump will buy the city its first in-house street sweeper
Allen's residential drainage fee rises 75 cents a month to fund a $440,000 street sweeper and operator, part of a package of new utility and trash rates the council adopted.
Zane LoweryOctober 4, 20262 min read
Library replaces municipal court as Allen's in-town vote center for Nov. 3
Construction of the new police headquarters has squeezed parking at City Hall, so voting shifts to Allen Public Library's meeting rooms; early voting runs Oct. 19 to 30.
Quincy VargasOctober 4, 20262 min read
Community ice rink pauses for a month as League of Legends Worlds takes over the event center
Skating lessons, hockey leagues, rentals and public sessions at Allen Community Ice Rink stop Oct. 13 and resume after Nov. 14 while Credit Union of Texas Event Center hosts the esports championship.
Quincy VargasOctober 4, 20262 min read
Allen Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy VargasOctober 4, 20261 min read
Fall Fest fills St. Mary Drive next Saturday with a petting zoo, RC rally and crafters market
Allen's free Oct. 10 festival runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Senior Recreation Center and Heritage Village, with shuttles from The Edge and the library.
Quincy VargasOctober 3, 20262 min read
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Allen ISD schedules Skyward downtime for Oct. 9–11
Student and family access will be unavailable during the scheduled weekend update, according to the district’s technology department.
Allen NewsroomOctober 3, 20261 min read
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Weather cancels Saturday’s Flannel Pajamas concert at Watters Creek
The Oct. 3 show had been scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on the Village Green. No replacement date is listed.
Allen NewsroomOctober 3, 20261 min read
Night crews to lay asphalt over 2.5 miles of East Bethany Drive
Allen approved a $1.67 million overlay from Greenville Avenue to Malone Road; work starts after concrete repairs and must wrap within 45 days, mostly overnight.
Quincy VargasOctober 3, 20262 min read
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Texas representatives and senators recorded twelve votes this week, including support for the confirmation of Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor and passage of S. 4668.
Renata DoyleOctober 3, 20262 min read
Allen Gas Prices Ease to $3.9611 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9611 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
Council approves $1.2 million in new heart-care gear and training tools for Allen firefighters
Allen Fire will replace aging automated CPR devices and buy new LIFEPAK defibrillators and simulation software, while police get a grant-funded 3D scene scanner.
Renata DoyleOctober 3, 20262 min read
No city items, but a long list of races awaits Allen voters on Nov. 3
Allen has no city measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. Residents will vote on federal, state and county races plus Collin County and Collin College bond propositions.
Quincy VargasOctober 3, 20261 min read
Allen Gas Prices Edge Higher to $3.9774 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9774 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy VargasOctober 2, 20261 min read
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Allen ISD Course Expo Night helps families plan academic pathways Oct. 5
Students in grades 7–11 and their parents can meet teachers and counselors at Allen High School from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Hart NashOctober 1, 20261 min read
Allen Gas Prices Climb to $3.9694 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9694 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Quincy VargasOctober 1, 20261 min read
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What’s planned for One Bethany North in Allen
A nine-story office project is being marketed beside One Bethany East and West. Here’s what the plans show, and where the construction timeline remains uncertain.
Quincy VargasOctober 1, 20261 min read
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Allen in Census data: household income and education, 2020–2024
The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 estimates put Allen’s median household income at $130,901 in 2024 dollars. A look at the city’s income, education and household figures.
Quincy VargasOctober 1, 20261 min read
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Allen Heritage Haunt brings a free concert and trick-or-treat trail Oct. 2
The Friday evening event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Allen Heritage Village. Bring a folding chair; food purchases cost extra.
Allen NewsroomSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Allen Gas Prices Climb to $3.9114 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 30, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9114 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Quincy VargasSeptember 30, 20261 min read
Allen Gas Prices Ease to $3.8284 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 29, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.8284 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Quincy VargasSeptember 29, 20261 min read