Mary Katherine Shapiro

Allen Contemporary Theatre makes performing arts accessible for actors, patrons

Burks Elementary School teacher Tommy Gillett was named the Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year for 2026, per a July news release from the district.

Interested in roadwork and sidewalk updates in the Allen area? Here are updates on several construction projects in the city of Allen.

Looking for something new to try in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Community Impact highlights new or upcoming businesses weekly, along with other restaurant spotlights.

In a 6-0 vote, the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission approved a general development plan for an approximately 11-acre retail center in east Allen at an Aug. 18 meeting.

Looking for something fun to do in Allen this month? Check out these seven events happening in September.

Public art tour, Oktoberfest: Check out 12 events in McKinney this September

McKinney ISD received an overall B rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-26 school year.

McKinney-based artist Andrea Holmes finished downtown Allen’s first mural in early July, she said.

Multifamily community, food hall: Check out 3 business updates in Allen