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The latest local news from Allen.
The 30-year community tradition returned Saturday night with live music, food trucks, skydivers, and one of North Texas' largest fireworks displays at Celebration Park.
Representatives Matt Shaheen and Jeff Leach, who previously supported John Cornyn, have thrown their support behind Ken Paxton in the tight Texas Senate race.
The city's annual Fourth of July celebration takes place Saturday at Celebration Park with live music, food trucks, and a fireworks display.
Visitors attending the Allen USA celebration are advised to utilize complimentary transportation from Allen High School.
Keller Central defeated Allen 26-21 in the Texas State 7-on-7 Championships after a last-second pass on an untimed down.
Detroit acquired the 23rd overall pick from Utah by sending goaltender Sebastian Cossa, using the selection to draft Allen native JP Hurlbert.
Allen's 7-on-7 squad suffered a disputed championship defeat to Keller Central but aims to use the loss as motivation for the upcoming 11-man season.
Collin County Judge John Roach has issued a statement thanking the Texas Department of Public Safety and several area police agencies for their support.
