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Mary Evans cuts ribbon on Mary Evans Elementary
The newest school to the Allen Independent School District opened its doors to eager students Monday morning.
A capital murder conviction dating back 15 years became a cold case this week when the Collin County District Attorney's Office chose to overturn the guilty verdict of its main suspect.
City of Dallas honors Herb's Paint & Body for 'green' practices
Herb's was selected for its water-based automotive paint initiative. The recognition was a lead up to the City of Dallas' recognition of its first Sustainability Week, Aug.
Gardener cultivates a bit of Thailand in Richardson back yard
Tucked into the back yard of Annie Chapman's Richardson house is a garden that feels as if it's in another part of the world.
Convicted child predator won't get lifetime sex offender registration
An accused predator recently convicted of indecency with a child in Collin County will not have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life, court officials said.
25.AUG.08 Whitney Man Burned In House Fire
YES NO A Whitney man received exten-sive burns to his body when his home north of Whitney apparently exploded Thursday morning, August 21.
Voting Machine Maker Cautions Against Dropped Votes
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A major voting machine maker has cautioned its customers in 34 states to look out for a programming error that may cause votes to be dropped.
Vehicle Burglar Enters House With Garage Door Open
Officers are searching for a burglar who made his way into a house with a garage door opener, Allen police said.
Allen Man Sentenced in Sherman Federal Court
United States Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory announced today that a 29-year-old Allen, Texas man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for a counterfeit postage scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.
Heavy rains hit Dallas-Fort Worth, more rain expected
Robert Grinager uses a newspaper to help stay dry as he makes his way to the DART light rail station in Plano.
Allen parents of 3 shell out for school expenses, tally it up for The News
Beth Swiatek sorts band shoes with son Joel and daughter Erin in the band hall at Allen High School.
Texas man: HOA declared my pickup truck not fancy enough for neighborhood
Jim Greenwood is parking his 2007 Ford F-150 in the garage, but he's not through battling the Frisco homeowners' association.
Creative ideas flow at new Borders store in Allen
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.
Dallas City Council denies Ross Avenue body shop special-use permit
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 ...
Dallas-Fort Worth students struggle with TAKS' short-response written test
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.
Many vacationers will ride out storm
Tropical storm Edouard was expected to come ashore this morning anywhere from western Louisiana to Port O'Connor, Texas.