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Council would turn its governance review panel into a standing committee Tuesday and seat two members on it

A rules change on Tuesday's consent agenda makes the Governance Committee a permanent, advisory council committee, with Amy Gnadt and Ben Trahan nominated to serve. A Blue Star Flag presentation opens the meeting.

Renata DoyleOctober 25, 20262 min read

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City Hall15 days ago
Settled pavement at the Bethany Drive bridge over Watters Creek would be rebuilt under a $233,190 contract
TxDOT inspectors flagged the bridge, and an engineer found the ground under its west approach slab has given way. Council votes Tuesday on a contractor that bid 36 days for the job.
City Hall16 days ago
Allen proposes five-contractor litter cleanup for parks, streets and US 75
A $193,639 annual plan would keep the current litter contractor and add four others. Council members will consider it Oct. 13.
City Hall16 days ago
Design work on a rebuilt East Main Street and Butler Drive downtown goes to council Tuesday
A $326,000 contract with LJA Engineering would start survey and concept design for wider sidewalks, narrower lanes and new landscaping on two downtown Allen streets.
City Hall17 days ago
Hat Creek asks council to waive the 300-foot school rule so it can sell margaritas near Eagle Stadium
The burger restaurant on East Exchange Parkway already sells beer and wine; a consent item Tuesday would let it seek a mixed-beverage permit even though its lot sits within 300 feet of Allen ISD's stadium property.
City Hall18 days ago
Senior and disability rides through DCTA would continue to 2029 under contract on Tuesday's council agenda
Allen would extend its Collin County Rides agreement with the Denton County Transportation Authority for three years, with a cap of $315,732 in the first year, for residents 65 and older or with a disability.
City Hall19 days ago
Police headquarters fit-out, dispatch consoles and firefighter air packs top council agenda
Allen council members will weigh more than $5.3 million in public-safety purchases on Oct. 13, including a five-year Motorola dispatch console deal and furniture, network gear and a gym for the new police headquarters.
City Hall19 days ago
Council to vote on registration, inspections and $150 fee for single-family rentals
The Allen City Council will consider an ordinance on Oct. 13 requiring landlords to register every rented house, duplex or townhome with the city and pay a $150 annual fee per unit.
City Hall19 days ago
Campaign signs allowed at the Allen library polling place starting Oct. 18, four per candidate
A city memo to Nov. 3 candidates sets the sign window, size limits and no-go zones at the Allen Public Library, the city-owned site serving as both an early voting and Election Day polling place.

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Council would turn its governance review panel into a standing committee Tuesday and seat two members on it

More City Hall

Settled pavement at the Bethany Drive bridge over Watters Creek would be rebuilt under a $233,190 contract

Allen proposes five-contractor litter cleanup for parks, streets and US 75

Design work on a rebuilt East Main Street and Butler Drive downtown goes to council Tuesday

Hat Creek asks council to waive the 300-foot school rule so it can sell margaritas near Eagle Stadium

Senior and disability rides through DCTA would continue to 2029 under contract on Tuesday's council agenda

Police headquarters fit-out, dispatch consoles and firefighter air packs top council agenda

Council to vote on registration, inspections and $150 fee for single-family rentals

Campaign signs allowed at the Allen library polling place starting Oct. 18, four per candidate

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