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
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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
Olivia Miles Leads DFW with Three Starters in WNBA All-Star Game
Three players from the DFW area, including rookie Olivia Miles, have been named All-Star starters.
Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20262 min read
Allen’s Maya Ogbogu Prepares for U17 World Championships
Allen rising junior Maya Ogbogu, who recently committed to Texas A&M, will represent the U.S. at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championships in Chile this August.
Quincy VargasJuly 3, 20262 min read
Hot and Humid Fourth of July Forecast for North Texas
Residents of North Texas can expect hot and muggy weather this Fourth of July.
Zane LoweryJuly 3, 20262 min read
Allen Gas Prices Drop to $3.2540 as Monthly Trend Stays Lower — July 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.2540 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Esme WhitlockJuly 3, 20261 min read
Rep. Keith Self Votes Nay on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
Allen's U.S. House representative, Keith Self, voted Nay (against) on the KIDS Act, which the House passed 267-117 on June 29, 2026.
Renata DoyleJuly 3, 20261 min read
House KIDS Act Vote: What Allen Families Should Know
The House passed the KIDS Act 267-117, advancing a youth online-safety package to the Senate. Rep. Keith Self voted Nay for the district mapped to Allen.
Renata DoyleJuly 3, 20265 min read