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The Allen City Council will convene on September 22 to approve minutes from its previous session and authorize a contract for road maintenance. Officials are considering an agreement with Overland Corporation for the Bethany Drive Asphalt Overlay Project valued at $1,669,435.
Texas' Allen program enters the top 10 after a decisive win over Southlake Carroll, while California's Mater Dei jumps into the top tier following its victory over Centennial.
The Allen High School football team rose from No. 11 to sixth place in the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 rankings following a decisive victory over Southlake Carroll.
Texas teams occupy twelve of fifteen spots in USA Today's latest regional high school football poll.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8708 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The Allen football team secured a 56-35 victory over Southlake Carroll during the CBS Texas Game of the Week held at Dragon Stadium.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8772 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
All five Arlington ISD Class 6A football teams won their Week 3 games, with Allen defeating Southlake Carroll 56-35.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8829 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.8833 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The number one ranked Allen Eagles extended their winning streak to three games with a 49-28 victory over Southlake Carroll, highlighted by a 40-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Ty Snell with two seconds remaining in the first half.
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.
Allen ISD told trustees Aug. 24 that at least 88% of students approached grade level or higher on STAAR, compared with 74% statewide, and the district earned an A accountability rating.
The Allen high school football program is concentrating its efforts on sustaining performance throughout the entirety of the 2026 campaign.
Allen and Plano Prestonwood Christian remain at number one in their respective Class 6A and 5A areas following recent tournament victories.
The Associated Press high school football rankings show Allen and North Crowley advancing in Class 6A while DeSoto and Highland Park fall out of the top tiers.
NBC DFW published a high school sports roundup covering Allen-area teams on Sept. 6, 2026.
Following a controversial week, the DeSoto football team and Allen gathered together for a post-game prayer after Allen's decisive victory.
Former Allen quarterback Kyler Murray returned to Eagle Stadium to watch the Eagles defeat DeSoto 50-6, improving their record to 2-0.
Allen High School defeated DeSoto 50-6 on Friday night, with sophomore quarterback Ty Snell completing six of seven passes for 169 yards and four touchdowns.
Rep. Keith Self voted Yea on H R 4795 and H R 1501 during the recent session.
