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Concerts, luaus, and more: here's what's happening in Allen the week of June 4

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Concerts, luaus, and more: here's what's happening in Allen the week of June 4

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Check out how this Allen artist earned national recognition

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Check out how this Allen artist earned national recognition

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Allen holds second bond steering subcommittee meeting

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Allen holds second bond steering subcommittee meeting

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Jun 2, 2023

Allen News Roundup: Bags for Gold Cornhole Tournament slated for June 10

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Allen News Roundup: Bags for Gold Cornhole Tournament slated for June 10

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‘I couldn't believe she was here!’ Active duty alumna surprises family at Allen High School graduation

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‘I couldn't believe she was here!’ Active duty alumna surprises family at Allen High School graduation

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Comfort dogs bring smiles to shoppers as Allen Premium Outlets reopens

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Comfort dogs bring smiles to shoppers as Allen Premium Outlets reopens

May 31, 2023

Allen Premium Outlets has reopened to the public. Read MoreComfort dogs bring smiles to shoppers as Allen Premium Outlets reopens

Learn how this Collin County volunteer secured the first pitch at a Frisco RoughRiders game

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Learn how this Collin County volunteer secured the first pitch at a Frisco RoughRiders game

May 29, 2023

The Storehouse of Collin County named longtime volunteer Carol Frye as the 2023 Volunteer of the Year for her dedicated service since 2009. Frye, who has been a volunteer for The Storehouse since its opening day, logged 4,565 hours handling intake forms and data entry. Read MoreLearn how this Collin County volunteer secured the first pitch at a Frisco RoughRiders game

Concerts, challenges, skate nights and more: Here are five things to do in Allen this week

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Concerts, challenges, skate nights and more: Here are five things to do in Allen this week

May 28, 2023

Here are five things to do in Allen the week of May 28: Read MoreConcerts, challenges, skate nights and more: Here are five things to do in Allen this week

Allen News Roundup: 127 grants to be issued by Foundation for Allen Schools

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Allen News Roundup: 127 grants to be issued by Foundation for Allen Schools

May 26, 2023

The Foundation for Allen Schools announced that it will fund 127 grants for the 2023-24 school year totaling almost $200,000. The Foundation’s Educational Grant Program will impact classrooms from Pre-K to 12th grade, every curriculum area, and every Allen campus. Teachers and staff submitte… Read MoreAllen News Roundup: 127 grants to be issued by Foundation for Allen Schools

Community members honor Allen's incoming and outgoing leaders

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Community members honor Allen's incoming and outgoing leaders

May 25, 2023

The Allen City Council chambers filled with residents Tuesday night to witness the transition of mayors and Place 2 city council members. Read MoreCommunity members honor Allen's incoming and outgoing leaders

Vision for new Sloan Corners master development could soon be a reality in Allen

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Vision for new Sloan Corners master development could soon be a reality in Allen

May 25, 2023

Billingsley Co., a Dallas-based developer, is in the final stages of planning the Sloan Corners project in Collin County. Read MoreVision for new Sloan Corners master development could soon be a reality in Allen

Allen Premium Outlets to reopen May 31, nearly one month after mass shooting event

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Allen Premium Outlets to reopen May 31, nearly one month after mass shooting event

May 25, 2023

Simon Properties, the operator of the Allen Premium Outlets, announced that the shopping center will reopen Wednesday, May 31 — nearly one month after the mass shooting that claimed eight lives plus the gunman's life on Saturday, May 6. Read MoreAllen Premium Outlets to reopen May 31, nearly one month after mass shooting event

Allen Business Briefs: Leadership Allen Fairview Class 35 information session

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Allen Business Briefs: Leadership Allen Fairview Class 35 information session

May 25, 2023

Join the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the Leadership Allen Fairview program from 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 9 at the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce building, 210 W McDermott Rd. Read MoreAllen Business Briefs: Leadership Allen Fairview Class 35 information session

Check out how this Allen teacher helps students find their passions

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Check out how this Allen teacher helps students find their passions

May 22, 2023

Zach Silvers is a social studies teacher and the social studies department head at the Lowery Freshman Center. He has been an educator and at the Lowery Freshman Center since 2006 and has taught both World Geography and AP Human Geography. When the decision was made to offer the AP Human Geo… Read MoreCheck out how this Allen teacher helps students find their passions

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Crossing home: Highlight moments from another year of local baseball coverage

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Crossing home: Highlight moments from another year of local baseball coverage

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UIL baseball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional finals

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May 28, 2023

Trip around the bases: Highlight moments from another year of local softball coverage

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Matt Welch's 5-Star Spotlight: Here are a few student-athletes who have shined around the area

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Plano West's Ethan Fang takes 2nd at state golf tourney; Wolves, Allen place in top 10

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Plano West's Ethan Fang takes 2nd at state golf tourney; Wolves, Allen place in top 10

May 25, 2023

For the second consecutive year, the 18th hole at Georgetown's Legacy Hills Golf Club worked wonders for a member of the Plano West boys golf team to finish the Class 6A state tournament. Read MorePlano West's Ethan Fang takes 2nd at state golf tourney; Wolves, Allen place in top 10

UIL baseball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

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UIL baseball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

May 22, 2023

With the baseball postseason continuing this week with the regional semifinals, here is a rundown of the scheduled playoff matchups for all schools within Star Local Media markets. Read MoreUIL baseball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

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May 21, 2023

Each week throughout the 2022-23 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Read MoreVote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

Allen's Simms finishes sensational sophomore year with gold medal

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Allen's Simms finishes sensational sophomore year with gold medal

May 21, 2023

When it comes to running a standard 400-meter lap around a track, no high schooler did it faster this season than Allen sophomore Jonathan Simms. Read MoreAllen's Simms finishes sensational sophomore year with gold medal

Whitehouse's timely hits halt Lovejoy in regional quarterfinals

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Whitehouse's timely hits halt Lovejoy in regional quarterfinals

May 20, 2023

FORNEY—The Lovejoy baseball team did its part to threaten late in Saturday's decisive regional quarterfinal contest against Whitehouse. Read MoreWhitehouse's timely hits halt Lovejoy in regional quarterfinals

Flower Mound rallies to complete regional quarterfinal sweep of Allen

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Flower Mound rallies to complete regional quarterfinal sweep of Allen

May 20, 2023

After being pushed to the brink by Prosper in bi-district, the Flower Mound baseball team has since rounded into the form that made the Jaguars a dominant force during District 6-6A play. Read MoreFlower Mound rallies to complete regional quarterfinal sweep of Allen

Lanman helps Lovejoy even third-round series vs. Whitehouse

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Lanman helps Lovejoy even third-round series vs. Whitehouse

May 19, 2023

Offense has come at a premium through two rounds of the Lovejoy baseball team's regional quarterfinal series against Whitehouse, but the Leopards were locked in on the mound on Friday with their backs against the wall. Read MoreLanman helps Lovejoy even third-round series vs. Whitehouse

Fast start fuels Flower Mound’s 10-0 Game 1 win over Allen

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Fast start fuels Flower Mound’s 10-0 Game 1 win over Allen

May 19, 2023

LITTLE ELM – The Flower Mound baseball team led Allen by eight runs when junior Sam Erickson came up to bat in the top of the fifth inning. Already with a double and triple during Game 1 in Thursday’s Region I-6A quarterfinal, Erickson had one thought on his mind. Read MoreFast start fuels Flower Mound’s 10-0 Game 1 win over Allen

UIL softball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

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UIL softball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

May 15, 2023

With the softball postseason continuing this week with the regional semifinal round, here is a rundown of the scheduled playoff matchups for all schools within Star Local Media markets. Read MoreUIL softball playoffs: See when and where local teams are playing in the regional semifinals

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