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Two men found dead in Fairview


Two Fairview men were found shot to death in their home Friday, Fairview Police Chief Granver Tolliver told the Dallas Morning News.
Friday, May 17, 2013 5:00 PM CDT

Allen Area Patriots join fight against IRS, says it was among groups targeted


The Allen Area Patriots, a local tea party group, is joining a legal fight against the IRS, alleging it was targeted with an “intrusive” set of questions when it applied for tax-exempt status.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:07 PM CDT

County residents speak to Exide one-on-one at third public meeting


Local residents received the chance to speak to Exide Technologies officials and partners at the latest meeting regarding the company’s demolition of its Frisco lead-acid battery recycling plant.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:07 PM CDT

Investigation into LISD hacking turns up nothing: School board candidate accuses opponent, district officials of implicating her


A Collin County Sheriff's Office investigation into the alleged hacking of the Lovejoy ISD computer network has turned up no evidence a school district computer was compromised.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:34 AM CDT

Allen ISD names Teachers of the Year


Allen ISD has named Cheatham Elementary School science teacher Cynthia O'Neill and Allen High School physics teacher Katie Lanier as its teachers of the year.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:18 PM CDT

Equipment rodeo to show off city vehicles


The city of Allen will be showcasing a very unique car collection Saturday during an equipment rodeo at the Allen Municipal Services Center. The event will take place 9 a.m. to noon and feature vehicles from the city's police, fire and community services departments.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:18 PM CDT

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival offers weekend of headliner bands, family fun


It's that time of the year to venture out into music, arts and even the wildflowers still for Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in Richardson.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:14 PM CDT

(UPDATE) Myers, Gnadt win Allen ISD school board seats


The Allen ISD school board will be welcoming two new members, as Michael Myers defeated school board president Gary Stocker and Amy Gnadt prevailed in a three-way race for an open school board seat on Saturday.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:18 PM CDT

New $70 million office park coming to Allen


Allen is making room for new corporate residents.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:59 PM CDT

Painting the town: Annual arts festival coming to Watters Creek


Watters Creek will serve as an outdoor gallery this weekend during an annual arts festival hosted by the Allen Arts Alliance.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:54 PM CDT

Inspiration under the sea: Children's Cancer Fund celebrates 25 years at annual luncheon, fashion show


The Children's Cancer Fund Luncheon and Fashion Show has been a mainstay in Dallas for years, with each event featuring something new for participants and their supporters.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 2:52 PM CDT

Budding artist shows off talent


A young lady showed off her artistic side in a recent contest.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:36 PM CDT

Wider view: B&B Theatres opens Wylie 12, unveils one of nation's largest movie screens


There's a new seat in town. It's large, leather and in front of a wall-to-wall curve screen.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:06 PM CDT

Fake webpages attempt to link Lovejoy ISD to controversial CSCOPE curriculum


Lovejoy ISD Superintendent Ted Moore said in a mass email Monday that a hacker has designed fake webpages linking the school district to CSCOPE, a controversial curriculum system it does not use.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:59 PM CDT

Allen student wins Congressional art competition


U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-R) announced Thursday that Allen High School junior Siri Anderson won the grand prize of the 32nd Annual “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional Art Competition for the Third District of Texas for her oil painting, “Stardust.”
Friday, May 3, 2013 8:59 PM CDT

Allen to enforce tighter water restrictions: New watering limits begin June 1


Allen residents will only be able to water their lawns once per week when Stage 3 water restrictions begin June 1.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:29 PM CDT

Teen fight video draws police investigation


NBC 5 is reporting that Allen police are investigating a video showing a group of seven teenagers attacking another teenager. The video was posted to YouTube on Wednesday under the title A-Town Beatdown but has been removed.
Friday, May 3, 2013 9:02 PM CDT

Shadowy figures: Allen student's unique sculpture on display


It takes a particular perspective to appreciate Connor Walden's work.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:29 PM CDT

Lovejoy students host Relay for Life event


Lovejoy High School students made the fight against cancer their extracurricular focus during a Relay for Life event they organized in April.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:29 PM CDT

Man accused of murdering wife dies after jump off highway overpass


A man charged with murdering his wife last month died Sunday afternoon after police say he jumped off the State Highway 121 overpass in Allen.
Monday, April 29, 2013 2:34 PM CDT

Crews still clearing Highway 75 after cake-mix dumping


McKinney police and city crews are still clearing southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 after a tractor-trailer overturned early Thursday morning.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:51 PM CDT

Chiropractor sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual misconduct


McKinney chiropractor David Allen Russell was sentenced Wednesday night to 23 years in prison for sexual misconduct involving former patients.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:51 PM CDT

Collin College board candidates get down to issues: Possibility of four-year expansion, school security among topics


The possibility of expanding Collin College to a four-year institution and the prospect of arming teachers for security purposes were two of the hot topics for Collin College Board of Trustees candidates at a forum held Saturday by the League of Women Voters of Collin County.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:51 PM CDT

Through a child's eyes: McKinney resident brings "panda bags" for displaced children of West


McKinney resident Jodi Bryan is a team of one, but her work has impacted dozens of young lives affected by the recent tragedy in West, Texas.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:50 PM CDT

Shutik Isht Ia! Take to the Skies AirFest brings flight museum, world's smallest jet and more to Durant


"Shutik Isht Ia" is Choctaw for "Take to the skies," which is exactly what will happen this weekend in Durant, Okla., when the world of aviation will descend on the City of Magnolias.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:50 PM CDT

(UPDATE) Allen ISD candidates file campaign finance reports


Allen ISD school board candidates Gary Stocker, Amy Gnadt and Ken Lento have filed their first round of campaign finance reports for the May 11 election. Gnadt and Stocker were the only candidates to file reports by the deadline on April 11.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:50 PM CDT

Russell found guilty of sexual misconduct: Chiropractor convicted on five of 13 counts involving former patients


McKinney chiropractor David Allen Russell was found guilty late Tuesday night of five counts of sexual misconduct.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:44 PM CDT

Early voting begins Monday: Voters can use any polling place in Collin County


Early voting for the Allen ISD school board election beings Monday and continues through May 7.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:44 PM CDT

Allen High to offer JROTC program: Marine Corps partnering with district


Allen ISD recently announced it will be adding a Marine Corps JROTC class next year at Allen High School. The program will be run by two retired Marines and will have a maximum enrollment of 250 students.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 1:44 PM CDT

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