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Council Meeting Recap: Sidekicks return to Allen, Comprehensive Plan to be updated and more.

Allen City Council met on Tuesday, September 12. Read on for the highlights and approved projects. The full agenda and meeting video are available here.

Dallas Sidekicks return to Allen next season 

The Dallas Sidekicks indoor soccer team will play...

Water bill scam targeting North Texas cities

Allen businesses and residents should be aware of a series of scams involving false claims regarding water utility bills. Instances of these scams were reported in Lewisville, Dallas and Irving. In each scam, the hotel or business staff were asked to pay ...

City budget, tax rate approved for fiscal year 2023-2024

Allen residents will continue enjoying one of the lowest tax rates among large Texas cities following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 tax rate and city budget.

The $299,469,407 annual budget includes funding for infrastructure projects ranging fr...

North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive: Sept. 1-30

Join Allen as we participate for the fifth consecutive year in North Texas Food Bank's annual Peanut Butter Drive. Held each year in September, the campaign brings together North Texas cities, organizations, schools, and faith-based groups to collect pean...

Securing your space: The essential role of City residential permits

Are you planning to undertake a home improvement project soon? Whether a simple renovation or a major construction job, obtaining the proper building permits is crucial. Let's take a closer look at why you should never overlook the benefits of Ci...

Account updates required for online water bill payments beginning Aug. 20

Utility billing customers who use the City of Allen Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal will be prompted to verify and relink their account information beginning Sunday, Aug. 20. Login instructions can be found below. This update is required by the City’s v...

Access special perks when you become a charter member of the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

Opening this fall, the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center will be Allen's largest and most unique recreation center. Be the first to enjoy all the benefits by becoming a charter member! Whether you live in Allen or another city, enrollment is n...

Shelter supplies needed!

Consider a donation from our Amazon Wish List! Our top needs are dog food, cat food and laundry soap.

Sunshine, rechargeable cars and Allen EDC help Allen outpace regional, state job growth

Allen reported 8.3% year-over-year job growth in late 2022, 2.4% higher than Dallas-Fort Worth and 3.3% higher than the state of Texas. The secret? A long-held strategy for attracting quality employers who provide high-paying jobs, invest in lasting infra...

AI technology and its impact on business

AI Technology and Its Impact on BusinessArtificial Intelligence, or AI, is quickly becoming one of the most important technologies in business today. From streamlining customer service to predicting consumer behaviors and trends, AI technology is changing...

Inbenta makes its home in Allen, with Melissa Solis at the helm

Inbenta, a conversational AI platform designed to optimize customer experience, announced its new headquarters at One Bethany West in Allen. The news follows a $40 million investment from Tritium Partners and the naming of Melissa Solis as Inbenta’s new C...

Funds available to support families of victims

UPDATED MAY 9, 2023 at 5 PM

Allen, TX Shooting Victims' Fund on GoFundMe - Established by VictimsFirst

• Directed to victims' families
• VictimsFirst (a nonprofit comprised of families and survivors from 20+ years of past mass casualty crimes) has started a veri...