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Health Advisory: Bat found in Allen tests positive for rabies

Allen Animal Services is notifying residents that a bat captured at Bolin Elementary has tested positive for rabies.

Teachers witnessed the bat fall to the ground on Tuesday, September 13 during kindergarten recess. Children were taken inside immediately w...

Council Meeting Recap: Budget/tax rate approved, new loop trail, streetlight maintenance contract

Allen City Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Read on for the highlights and approved projects. The full agenda and meeting video are available here.

Budget, tax rate approvedFollowing a public hearing and council discussion, councilmembers approved the 202...

Allen's bright economic future is in the spotlight

“It’s the right city at the right time. We have exciting and inspiring development taking place in Allen. We have over 600 acres of projects that are zoned and underway,” said Dan Bowman, Executive Director for Allen Economic Development Corporation.

Bowma...

Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive: Sept. 1-30

Join North Texas Food Bank’s 2022 Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive. Held each year in September, the campaign helps create awareness about food insecurity in North Texas. This year’s campaign goal is 500,000 pounds of peanut butter,...

Allen takes Second Place in National Real-Estate Market Ranking

Allen ranks second overall and first among small cities in an annual ranking of the country's best real-estate markets.

To determine the most attractive real-estate markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared 300 cities across 17 key metrics. The criteria cons...

ACO Food Pantry in need of donations after refrigerator and freezer break

Front entrance closed to Municipal Court

Due to construction, the main entrance of the Municipal Court and Parks & Recreation Administration (McPAR) Building is closed through Oct. 15.

Parking is available south of the building with parking spaces open for public use in front of the flag pole...

Fight the Bite: Mosquito control resources

Mosquito control is a year-round effort! The best way to prevent mosquitoes and bites is to get rid of stagnant water, which is a common breeding ground.