Local news, events & things to do in Allen, TX
The latest community articles and stories from Allen.
The Fall 2026 LIFE Guide is live, covering programs from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. Here's how Allen residents can make the most of it.
By Allen Community Staff
The Allen Cottage Farmers Market opens its fall season in September at Allen Heritage Village, running every first and third Saturday through November.
By Allen Community Staff
Real answers to the questions newcomers ask most about Allen, TX — schools, housing, commutes, parks, shopping, and more.
By Allen TX Community Staff
The 25th Annual Guns & Hoses Boxing Tournament comes to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, raising funds for families of fallen first responders.
By Allen Community Staff
Moving to Allen, TX? Get honest answers on schools, taxes, housing, commutes, safety, and daily life from someone who knows the city well.
By Allen TX Community Staff
The Allen Public Library rolled out a new library management system on August 4, with most services back online by noon the same day.
By Allen Community Staff
Bravo Park is open at Sloan Corners with pickleball courts, dog areas, and a Reading Bear waiting for a community-chosen name by Aug. 31.
By Allen Community Staff
A local guide to Allen, TX's best annual events and festivals, from free summer concerts to butterfly walks and Fourth of July fireworks.
By Allen TX Community Staff
A local guide to Allen, TX's most significant historic sites, from the 1874 Old Stone Dam to Heritage Village's restored churches and homes.
By Allen TX Community Staff
A local guide to farmers markets, grocery options, and shopping destinations in Allen, TX — from weekend markets to everyday staples.
By Allen TX Community Staff
Bravo Park, Allen's first public space inside the Sloan Corners development, is open — and the community gets to name its reading bear statue.
By Allen Community Staff
Allen's Parks and Recreation Department is a 2026 NRPA Gold Medal finalist, placing the city among the top park agencies in the United States.
By Allen Community Staff
Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm's free Concerts by the Creek series runs Saturdays through spring and into early summer, offering Allen residents a steady weekly outdoor music option before the heat sets in.
By Allen TX Community Staff
The Allen Public Library launches a new laptop rental program with 15 devices available to cardholders. A game-changer for digital access in the community.
By Allen TX Community Staff
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