Local News for Allen, Texas

Freestyle Skate

Event date: January 28, 2021 Event Time: 06:00 AM – 10:45 AMLocation: 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350Allen, TX 75002Description:$10/hour | Work on jumps and spins Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Stick Time (Ages 13-18)

Event date: January 28, 2021 Event Time: 06:45 PM – 07:45 PMLocation: 200 E. Stacy Road #1350Allen, TX 75002Description:$10 per hour I Full gear required Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Live OnStage @ APL: Texas artist Francois Ignace “Adolphe” Gouhenant

Event date: January 28, 2021 Event Time: 07:30 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:Learn about the life of Adolphe Gouhenant with Paula Selzer, the co-author of “Adolphe Gouhenant: French Revolutionary, Utopian Leader, and Texas Frontier Photographer.” Viewers can submit questions until 8:30 p.m. the day of the event at liveonstage@cityofallen.org. Read the article on READ MORE.

Virtual Story Time

Event date: January 28, 2021 Event Time: 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:Join us Monday – Thursday on Facebook (@allenpubliclibrary) at 10:15 a.m. for fun literacy-based activites that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required. The Spring 2021 virtual story time session run READ MORE.

Allen man arrested on suspicion of possession of child pornography

An Allen man was arrested by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday on three counts of possession of child pornography. Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.

Stick Time (18+)

Event date: January 13, 2021 Event Time: 07:30 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350Allen, TX 75002Description:$10 per hour / Full gear required Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Stick Time (18+)

Event date: January 13, 2021 Event Time: 07:30 PM – 08:30 PMLocation: 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350Allen, TX 75002Description:$10 per hour / Full gear required Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Allen woman arrested for drug possession, vehicle burglary and more

An Allen woman was arrested by Plano Police officers on Tuesday evening and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, in addition to 12 outstanding warrants for offenses including burglary of a vehicle, credit card/debit card abuse,… Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.

Texas radio legend to speak at Allen Library

Before MTV launched in 1981 and changed the way people listened to music, radio was the primary mode of music discovery for consumers. If you were one of thousands of North Texans who listened to the radio in the late… Read the rest of the article on starlocalmedia.com READ MORE.

Allen Fire Department provides COVID-19 Help Line

If you live or work in Allen and have questions about COVID-19 response or preparedness, call the Allen Fire Department Help Line at 214.509.4333. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Allen Fire Department schedules first COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Allen Fire Department received its second allotment of COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, January 5. Vaccines were immediately offered to qualifying individuals via email notification and online appointment. At this time, all public appointments are booked. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Youth Leagues: Get on the Ice!

Playing in leagues not only improves skating and teaches team skills, it can build a life-long love of the game. No matter the skating level, we’ve got an options at Allen Community Ice Rink! Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Energy drinks and your health

Although most people consider energy drinks unhealthy, some of these products are marketed as being natural and containing healthy ingredients. Here’s some important information on the energy drink business. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Virtual CHAT

Event date: January 19, 2021 Event Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:For adults ages 18 and up. Practice your English conversation skills with our weekly Zoom sessions. Call 214.509.4905 or email CHAT@cityofallen.org for more information. *Registration is required for this program. Class space is currently FULL. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Live OnStage @ APL: Texas Patriot Jose Francisco Ruiz

Event date: January 21, 2021 Event Time: 07:30 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:Listen to Art Martínez de Vara discuss his book “Tejano Patriot: The Revolutionary Life of José Francisco Ruiz, 1783-1840.” Viewers can submit questions until 8:30 p.m. the day of the event at liveonstage@cityofallen.org. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Virtual Story Time

Event date: January 20, 2021 Event Time: 10:15 AM – 10:30 AMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:Join us Monday – Thursday on Facebook (@allenpubliclibrary) at 10:15 a.m. for fun literacy-based activites that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. No registration required. The Spring 2021 virtual story time session run READ MORE.

Virtual Activity: Armchair Travelers Visit Paris

Event date: January 26, 2021 Event Time: 07:00 PM – 11:59 PMLocation: Allen, TX 75013Description:For Adults ages 18 and up. Explore the City of Lights with travel expert Steve Solosky, as he shares the top attractions and unique culture that makes Paris so special. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

IU Notebook: Negative turnover margin costly in Outback Bowl loss

Takeaways, tackling and effort are the three mantras the Indiana defense has lived by during head coach Tom Allen’s four-year tenure. Read the rest of the article on itemonline.com READ MORE.

Open Skate

Event date: January 17, 2021 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 03:00 PMLocation: 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350Allen, TX 75002Description:$5 entry, $3 skate rental Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.

Open Swim

Event date: January 17, 2021 Event Time: 01:00 PM – 05:45 PMLocation: 110 E. RivercrestAllen, TX 75002Description:Children younger than age 7 must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Read the article on cityofallen.org READ MORE.