Allen, Texas Residents

09/05/2026

09/01/2026

See this sign? It could mean an extra $1,000 for the Foundation, if you help us out.
Communities Foundation of Texas is giving away five $1,000 grants through their giveaway, and we want one of them to go to us. Here's the thing: we can't enter for ourselves. We need YOU.
It's simple:
📸 Find a NTX Giving Day sign anywhere in North Texas
📱 Snap a photo
✍️ Post it on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok
🏷️ Use , follow and tag to enter, and let them know the Foundation is the nonprofit you want to win!
That's it. One photo, one tag, and you're entered to help send $1,000 straight to our programs supporting Allen ISD. Contest runs now through September 17. Don't forget to tag us in your photo, and tell us: where did you find your sign?

Not up for the photo challenge? Giving is now open online. When you’re ready, visit our page to make your gift: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Foundation-For-Allen-Schools or you can text FFAS2026 to 844-844-6844 to donate.

08/31/2026

MaxPreps now ranks Allen as the No. 1 high school football team in Texas and No. 10 nationally 🏈

The Eagles climbed six spots after defeating Duncanville 26-7 and will host DeSoto, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 5A Division I, this Friday

08/29/2026

12-7 Allen in the 3rd 🤞🙏🔥🏈🦅

🦅 G 🅰️ M E D 🅰️ Y 🦅

🆚 Duncanville
🏟️ Eagle Stadium 🅰️🆙
⏰ 7 pm
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🎟️ events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/allen

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08/27/2026

🍨☕ Introducing our newest dessert at Italian Villa Restaurant!

Treat yourself to the perfect Italian indulgence with our delicious Affogato — creamy vanilla bean ice cream topped with rich, freshly brewed espresso. Simple, elegant, and absolutely irresistible.

Stop by today and discover your new favorite dessert! 🇮🇹✨

08/26/2026

🏡 Allen has been ranked the #1 real estate market among small cities in the U.S.

WalletHub’s 2026 report evaluated 300 cities across 17 measures of housing-market strength and economic opportunity. Allen ranked first among cities with populations under 150,000.

The ranking is about more than home prices. WalletHub considered factors such as the potential for home value appreciation, availability of newly built homes, cost of living and the strength of the local job market.

Read the full article to learn more about Allen’s ranking and the factors that helped put the city at the top: https://bit.ly/4c1vi4z

08/18/2026

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07/25/2026

Guess whose back? Mom’s Cafe Allen! The chocolate chip pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, eggs, etc etc etc did not disappoint!

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07/25/2026

Did you notice these iconic logos on our seed packets recently?

That means those seeds were donated by the Allen Garden Club! Take a peek and you'll find seeds for plants like bluebonnets and White-Veined Dutchman's Pipe.

Huge shoutout to the Allen Garden Club for their ongoing support!

The summer season isn't over yet! Head to the Seed Library on the 2nd floor by the staircase to grow your summer garden. What are you planting?