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See what the Allen Fairview Chamber has planned after receiving five stars from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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See what the Allen Fairview Chamber has planned after receiving five stars from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

By Winston Henvey / Star Local Media
Updated 5 hrs ago

Allen Business Briefs: Washington-based tech company moves to Allen

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Allen Business Briefs: Washington-based tech company moves to Allen

Winston Henvey
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Allen ISD board member resigns after boundary adjustment passes

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Allen ISD board member resigns after boundary adjustment passes

By Winston Henvey / Star Local Media
Nov 30, 2022

Allen Business Briefs: Chamber receives five-star accreditation

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Allen Business Briefs: Chamber receives five-star accreditation

Winston Henvey
Nov 23, 2022

Allen Planning and Zoning denies setback changes

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Allen Planning and Zoning denies setback changes

By Winston Henvey / Star Local Media
Nov 23, 2022

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Celebration of life for former Allen city secretary slated for Nov. 27

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Celebration of life for former Allen city secretary slated for Nov. 27

Nov 21, 2022

Known for her warm smile, Judy Lynn Morrison served as a stalwart employee at Allen City Hall for over two decades. She passed away on November 12, 2022. Read MoreCelebration of life for former Allen city secretary slated for Nov. 27

Meet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

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Meet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

Updated Nov 23, 2022

Dan Powers serves as Chief Operating Officer with the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. The nonprofit was established 30 years ago to serve children and families victimized by child abuse in the county. Research indicates that by 2050, Collin County’s population will surpass 3.8 m… Read MoreMeet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

Dinosaurs, Santa, history and more: See what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 20

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Dinosaurs, Santa, history and more: See what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 20

Nov 20, 2022

Here are five things to do in Allen the week of Nov. 20. Read MoreDinosaurs, Santa, history and more: See what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 20

Santa, ballets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 27

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Santa, ballets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 27

Nov 18, 2022

Here are five things to do in Allen the week of Nov. 27. Read MoreSanta, ballets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Allen the week of Nov. 27

Allen News Roundup: Joe Farmer Recreation holds Food Drive

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Allen News Roundup: Joe Farmer Recreation holds Food Drive

Nov 18, 2022

Food drive Read MoreAllen News Roundup: Joe Farmer Recreation holds Food Drive

Allen's oldest family-owned businesses celebrate 50 and 60-year anniversaries

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Allen's oldest family-owned businesses celebrate 50 and 60-year anniversaries

Nov 17, 2022

Two businesses celebrated monumental anniversaries in Downtown Allen on Nov. 9. Read MoreAllen's oldest family-owned businesses celebrate 50 and 60-year anniversaries

See what residents can expect with the incoming Terrell Recreation Center

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See what residents can expect with the incoming Terrell Recreation Center

Nov 17, 2022

The long-anticipated Terrell Recreation Center is slated to open August 2023. Read MoreSee what residents can expect with the incoming Terrell Recreation Center

Allen Business Briefs: Dinosaur Company holds community event for kids

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Allen Business Briefs: Dinosaur Company holds community event for kids

Nov 17, 2022

Storytime at the Dinosaur Company Read MoreAllen Business Briefs: Dinosaur Company holds community event for kids

Allen ISD presents final boundary adjustment draft; vote slated for Nov. 28

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Allen ISD presents final boundary adjustment draft; vote slated for Nov. 28

Nov 15, 2022

Allen ISD staff presented its final attendance boundaries draft to the Allen ISD Board of Trustees in a Monday night workshop. Before taking comments from community members, Allen ISD Deputy Superintendent Daniel Pitcock presented some changes made to the proposed attendance boundaries. Read MoreAllen ISD presents final boundary adjustment draft; vote slated for Nov. 28

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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

By Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman | Star Local Media
Nov 30, 2022

Texas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 28)

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Texas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 28)

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Nov 29, 2022

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Highlight reel: Memorable moments aplenty from another year of HS volleyball

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Highlight reel: Memorable moments aplenty from another year of HS volleyball

By Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman, Staff Writers
Nov 27, 2022

Star power: Allen, Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD volleyball stars pick up 5-6A honors

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Star power: Allen, Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD volleyball stars pick up 5-6A honors

By Matt Welch | Star Local Media
Nov 27, 2022

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Denton County Football Roundup: Lake Dallas uses big 2nd half to clinch playoff berth; Flower Mound overcomes huge deficit

Allen American

Denton County Football Roundup: Lake Dallas uses big 2nd half to clinch playoff berth; Flower Mound overcomes huge deficit

Nov 4, 2022

The third time proved to be the charm for the Lake Dallas football team. Read MoreDenton County Football Roundup: Lake Dallas uses big 2nd half to clinch playoff berth; Flower Mound overcomes huge deficit

By a whisker: Flower Mound girls edge Southlake Carroll by 1 point to win Region I-6A XC title; Coppell, Prosper, Plano West qualify for state

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By a whisker: Flower Mound girls edge Southlake Carroll by 1 point to win Region I-6A XC title; Coppell, Prosper, Plano West qualify for state

Oct 25, 2022

Coming into Monday’s Region I-6A cross country meet, Flower Mound head coach Andrew Cook predicted it would be a close battle between his Lady Jaguars and Southlake Carroll for first place. Read MoreBy a whisker: Flower Mound girls edge Southlake Carroll by 1 point to win Region I-6A XC title; Coppell, Prosper, Plano West qualify for state

Area runners look to make mark at Region I-6A cross country meet

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Area runners look to make mark at Region I-6A cross country meet

Oct 23, 2022

Some of the top cross country runners in Texas will descend on Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock on Monday for the Region I-6A meet, looking to punch their tickets into the Class 6A state meet. Read MoreArea runners look to make mark at Region I-6A cross country meet

Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

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Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

Sep 4, 2022

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

Prosper sets tone at Southlake Carroll XC Invitational; Coppell boys run to second place

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Prosper sets tone at Southlake Carroll XC Invitational; Coppell boys run to second place

Aug 31, 2022

One of the more challenging meets for area cross country teams is the Southlake Carroll Invitational, which brought 40 teams to Bob Jones Park on Aug. 27. Read MoreProsper sets tone at Southlake Carroll XC Invitational; Coppell boys run to second place

Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

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Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

Aug 28, 2022

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

Star Local Media High School Football Scoreboard: Week 1

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Star Local Media High School Football Scoreboard: Week 1

Aug 27, 2022

High school football season is officially underway, and here's a look around the local gridiron as to how teams throughout the area fared in Week 1. Read MoreStar Local Media High School Football Scoreboard: Week 1

National champions: Allen’s Cortez, Little Elm’s Kimpson capture Nike Nationals title; Coppell's LaMendola, Flower Mound's Cox lead Pro Skills to fourth place

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National champions: Allen’s Cortez, Little Elm’s Kimpson capture Nike Nationals title; Coppell's LaMendola, Flower Mound's Cox lead Pro Skills to fourth place

Jul 22, 2022

Allen senior Alexis Cortez and Little Elm senior Amarachi Kimpson are rivals on the court in the winter months as competing schools in District 5-6A. But two weeks ago, they were on the same team, with the same goal in mind: win a national title. Read MoreNational champions: Allen’s Cortez, Little Elm’s Kimpson capture Nike Nationals title; Coppell's LaMendola, Flower Mound's Cox lead Pro Skills to fourth place

Lovejoy, Rock Hill, McKinney North baseball standouts rack up all-district honors

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Lovejoy, Rock Hill, McKinney North baseball standouts rack up all-district honors

Jul 7, 2022

On the heels of a district runner-up finish in 2021, the Lovejoy baseball team distanced from the pack this past season. Read MoreLovejoy, Rock Hill, McKinney North baseball standouts rack up all-district honors

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