Allen News

Robert Grinager uses a newspaper to help stay dry as he makes his way to the DART light rail station in Plano.

Beth Swiatek sorts band shoes with son Joel and daughter Erin in the band hall at Allen High School.

Jim Greenwood is parking his 2007 Ford F-150 in the garage, but he's not through battling the Frisco homeowners' association.

Borders' first concept store in Texas is open in Allen, and while this national chain may be struggling financially, it's rich in the idea department.

Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents.

Allen Woodard's family has owned Woodard Paint & Body Shop since 1920. Several Dallas City Council members seemed hesitant in a vote denying the body shop a permit that would have allowed it to remain open ...

Madison Connolly drew muscles with her incouraging note about TAKS on the sidewalk of Green Elementary School in Allen, Texas, Monday April 28, 2008.

I remember Allen, Texas, as a bump in the road on the long drive home to Bonham, Texas, from Austin.

The corner of Central Expressway and Stacy Road is becoming a shopping mecca. The northwest intersection has the popular, ever-expanding Allen Premium Outlets mall.

Tropical storm Edouard was expected to come ashore this morning anywhere from western Louisiana to Port O'Connor, Texas.

Allen ISD will welcome students back for the first day of classes on Monday, August 25.

As the Allen editor, I've received a lot of stories about a lot of incredible kids in Allen, Lucas and Fairview.

Chances are, if you have lived in Collin County long enough, you have come into contact with Steve Matthews or one of his projects.

Smiles, scoops and spoons abound at the grand opening of Baskin-Robbins. The first Baskin-Robbins in Allen opened with much fanfare and excitement on Tuesday at 1520 Exchange Parkway.

The second session of McKinney's newest summer art offering for adults and children has resulted in a fresh batch of fine art creations.

A motorcycle caught fire and its rider was burned after an accident this afternoon on the southbound service road of U.S. Highway 75 in Allen.

Ron Austin of Allen is a retired educator and a former Voices of Collin County volunteer columnist.

Angela Park birdied the final three holes for a 4-under 68 Saturday to keep a one-shot lead after the third round of the Evian Masters.

Angela Park birdied the final three holes for a 4-under 68 Saturday to keep a one-shot lead after the third round of the Evian Masters.

Angela Park birdied the final three holes for a 4-under 68 Saturday to keep a one-shot lead after the third round of the Evian Masters.