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- Ex-Frisco mayor Mike Simpson confident in new role as Collin arts hall fundraiser
Mike Simpson just accepted a daunting task: trying to raise $20 million in this economy.
- ContractEdge Introduces a Software Development Suite Designed to...
New contracts are now available for software developers, exclusively through Contract Edge.
- Shopping in Allen for the holidays
While the thrill of the hunt, hard-fought competition and the mad dash at the end usually describe sporting events, with the approach of Black Friday after Thanksgiving, the phrases seem to fit shoppers around ...
- 'Neighborhood hub' retail center set for Allen
Another retail-oriented development is destined for Allen, which already has nearly 1.5 million square feet of retail space planned as store sales continue to slide.
- Mesquite among safest cities
A national review of city crime rankings places Mesquite among the 10 safest cities in Texas and 150 safest in the country.
- Allen: Lighting up with holiday cheer
Allen residents might notice a glow coming from the Northwest side of town. And if they listen closely, they might just hear a Christmas song or two.
- Beloved Methodist pastor the Rev. Kathleen Baskin-Ball to enter hospice care for cancer
Joy Anderson hugs Rev. Kathleen Baskin-Ball as she and Debra Hobbes Mason, both of First United Methodist Richardson, say goodbye to the Rev.
- Collin County Communities Among Safest
Allen ranked in top 10 for safest in the U.S. A national review of city crime rankings places Allen, in Collin County among the 9 safest cities in the U.S. CQ Press is out with its crime rate rankings of cities ...
- Ring and Sing The Season at FUMC Allen
Celebrate the Advent season atA First United Methodist Church of Allen'sA Ring and Sing service on Sunday, December 7, at 6:30pm in the church sanctuary.
- Crime blog: Allen ranked among safest cities in the country
Allen is among the safest cities in the United States, according to a recently released survey.
- 2008 After Thanksgiving Sales in Allen Texas for Thanksgiving Day Items
Believe it or not, with just a little more than 72,000 people in Allen, Texas, there are a number of places to find after Thanksgiving Day sales on marked down Thanksgiving items.
- Arts of Collin County names former Frisco mayor as executive director
Arts of Collin County named former Frisco mayor Mike Simpson its executive director Monday afternoon at a meeting at Allen City Hall.
- Austin College students learn rules of business etiquette
Knowing the right answers to a potential employer's questions is not always enough to secure the job.
- Santa Claus: When he moves, parents follow
There is one Santa Claus. Since the turn of this century, he's been spending the weeks before Christmas in Frisco, charming thousands of children and their parents.
- Allen: Hitting the right note
Sophomore Jeremy Tsui has been named to the 2008-2009 Texas Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra, the first cellist in Allen High School history to achieve this level of excellence.
- RICHLAND: Assistant city manager hired
The city of Richland has hired a Texas man to serve as the new assistant city manager.
- Geriatric Wellness Center welcomes a new employee
The Geriatric Wellness Center has a new employee working to assist senior citizens with any transportation issues.
- Bach to Books presents Collin County Civil War Living Historians
Bach to Books presents the story of the average Civil War soldier, both Confederate and Union, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
- Allen police blotter
The police blotter summarizes selected crimes listed by street, block and the time the incident was reported or probably happened.
Allen Classifieds
Local classifieds for Allen, TX
- What Every Child Really Wants For Christmas...A Real Letter From Santa!
Imagine Your Child's Face When They Open A Letter Addressed To Them Personally
From Santa Claus!
Your Child Will Be Amazed That Santa Knows
What They Want For Christmas, Their Brother's
and Sister's Names and Even Their Teacher's
Name, Along With Any Special Interest
Information You Provide!
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- Black entryway bench
Black 40" wide entryway bench with two cubbies, and open for more storage under seat. Outside benches also available 40each.
- Christmas Lights Put Up & Taken Down
Free Estimate
Will Supply or Install Existing Lights
Will Work With Any Budget
Free Light Removal
Available Off Season Light Storage
For Estimates Call:
Chris Gardner (214) 878-6688
Alfonso Morales (214) 300-9531
John Doyle (972) 872-0019
- Apple MacBook Air
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we are the large wholesaler of the electronics. we mainly sell phones, TVs,laptops and so on. if you are interested in our products,please contact us through the email or add us on MSN.we must give you the Satisfying answers. Hope to establish long-t...
- Lost Black and Tan Min Pin
Lost 10 lb. Min Pin in the Plano/ Allen area on Saturday Nov. 1st. She had a beige plaid collar. Please contact (214)998-9000 with any info!!
City DescriptionAllen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, and a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 43,554. As of April 2007, the city's population is estimated at 77,465.
According to the United States Census Bureau, after buying the Chase Oaks Golf Course the city has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.2 km²).26.3 square miles (68.2 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water except the small ponds scattered throughout the city.
As of April 2007, there were 77,465 people living in Allen. This is a dramatic increase from the city's 2000 Census figures showing just over 40,000 people, 14,205 households, and 12,045 families. Other statistics, based on 2000 Census figures, showed population density at 638.4/km² (1,653.6/sq mi). There were 15,227 housing units at an average density of 578.1/sq mi (223.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.14% White, 4.40% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.73% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.41% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.98% of the population.
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What churches in Allen Texas are helping hurricane Ike evacuees?
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Allen Texas is next to Fairview Texas and Plano Texas just North of Dallas. And South of McKinney Texas. Any help would be appreciate. They need food, money, clothing, and baby formula especially.
Allen wasn't hit at all but I have evacuees staying at my house.
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Hi, how badly was Allen hit? I have a friend who lives there. Thanks a lot.
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Where can Hurricane Ike Evacuees find help in Allen Texas Area?
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Allen is between fairview and plano texas north of dallas and plano and south of fairview and McKinney texas. We need baby formula really bad and they clothes, food, and money.
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You could contact the Dallas Area Red Cross.
Address:
American Red Cross
Dallas Area Chapter
4800 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
E-mail: arcinfo@redcrossdallas.org
Or contact United Way Dallas, but their disaster relief page points you towards the Red Cross and Salvation Army, and the Volunteer Center of North Texas.
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Allen, Texas?
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does anybody know what there's to do in allen on a saturday night besides go muddin and get drunk at the lake?
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I do know that by law you must have some kind of 4-wheel drive vehicle with a cooler in the back. Aren't there tractor pulls and competititive eating contests there? Now that's entertainment :) How about shooting at roadsigns? Ahhhhh, memories!
EDIT: Taylorich, do you have 5 accounts? I'm amazed that your answers suddenly have 5 votes each where they had one yesterday. Son, no one likes a cheater, even with something as minor as this.
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i just moved to allen, texas and i need to find a home schooling web site that will fit my area?
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i am curently in the 12 grade. The school districts will not let me in high school here because of my last schools curriculum.
Some of the classes i took in California seem to not count here in texas's school curriculum as credits.
I am searching for homeschooling but i cant really find what i am looking for. I live in Allen, Texas and if you can help by recomending a site that would be great.
Thank you
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Were you in a private school? Or did your public school credits not transfer in? Most generally, the transcript needs to be accredited and "approved" by the TEA (Texas Education Agency), and not all private schools are accredited and nearly none are "approved" by the TEA, so that may be the problem you are facing.
If you want to finish out your highschooling without losing any credits, you can either enroll in a private school, or homeschool.
Look at what you have already (request a transcript from your former school), then decide what you want to finish it out. You can use your four year plan from CA as a guide or you can use a recommended diploma program for TX as a guide, or you can use your own educational wants and desires as a guide.
When finished, have your mom generate a transcript and diploma and you are finished.
I know how tough the districts are in Texas, I live in the worst district in the state.
As far as finding homeschool groups in your area, Frisco HIS is a bit out of your way, these are much closer to you:
marchgroup.org
peachonline.org
pathco-op.org
And an informational group that offers graduation ceremonies plus many other services is NTHEN.org
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What preschool in Allen, Texas do you recommend? And why would you recommend it?
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Also let me know if it was attended by your own children. If not, why would you recommend it? Who do you know that attended it?
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This sounds to me like something you need to trust your own judgment on. Call your local elementary school, social service agencies, and churches and make a list of the programs they tell you about. Then call those programs and ask what license they have and what credentials their teachers have. Ask what kind of schedule the children follow to make sure the schedule includes both structured and unstructured activities. Observe a class in progress, and try to talk to some of the parents if you can. Then when you have chosen a program, plan to volunteer a little time in the classroom. That way you can see firsthand what your child is experiencing. An involved parent is a child's best insurance for a great educational experience.
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If your new job was in Allen, Texas what city and area would you live and why?
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If you were moving from Southern California and wanted good school and nice neighborhood.
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Depending on what you are looking for, I'd move to Lucas or Parker. These are very small cities just to the east of Allen and have a 'country' feel. Allen isn't that bad but it growing quickly. Take a look at Ebby Halliday's website (a local realtor but has info on all houses) and look at Parker, Lucas and Fairview.
I prefer east of 75 because the houses are older and the neighborhoods are more settled. I have built several houses but I prefer 'used' houses--better bargains and better neighborhoods.
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how bad do tornadoes get in allen texas?
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meow.
my friend's mom said that in the 30 years she's lived here, there's been only like one tornado and it hit a shopping center thing and all it did was knock down a few fences...?
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The town of Allen by itself has seen only one tornado between 1950 and 2006. It was an F0 rated tornado on March 17, 1987. However, in the county of Collin (where Allen is located), there have been 40 other tornadoes reported in those year. A few of them were significant with an F3 rating. Most of them were weak with a rating of only F0 or F1.
The last tornado to hit your county was an F3 on May 9, 2006. It caused three fatalities and ten injuries unfortunately.
Being in Tornado Alley, you must always be prepared for a tornado to strike. Especially in the spring months when they are most common in your area. It is better to be safe than sorry.
*TORNADO SAFETY*
http://www.tornadochaser.net/safety.html
http://www.crh .noaa.gov/lmk/preparedness/tornado_large/index.php
http://www.di sastercenter.com/guide/tornado.html
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/fwd/ wcm/safety_rules_lists.pdf
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/brochures/ tornado.shtml
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/swww/v5n1/tornadoes2.h tm
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00758/en/disaster/tornado /safety.html
http://www.tornadoproject.com/safety/safety.htm
ht tp://www.nssl.noaa.gov/faq/faq_tor.php
http://www.redcross.org/s ervices/disaster/0,1082,0_591_,00.html
http://climate.ok.gov/tor nadosafety/
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Has anyone worked with TX Southwest Business Solutions in Allen, Texas?
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I want anyone looking for a commerical loan to stay away from this company. TX Southwest Business Solutions in Allen, TX is run by Richard and Maria Orozco (214-715-2777). They are loan sharks, who pose as commercial wholesale lenders who ask for $500 deposit -- and say (in the application) they will return your deposit if they cannot secure a business line of credit. They are referred business by other wholesale lenders in Texas and Colorado -- if you work with Maritime Commercial or anyone else, ask them FIRST to whom they refer business, if at all.
I have filed complaints with the BBB of Greater Dallas, FTC, and Consumer Protection Agency. They have not responded to multiple attempts by the BBB. Now, I am filing with the State Attorney General and State Office of Consumer Affairs.
Don't let these people delay the start of your business or run away with your money.
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Good to know. Thank you for passing on the information. As if it's not hard enough to start your own business, to have dishonest people posing as legitimate is despicable. Good luck in your pursuits!
***http://www.erinmichael.com/ ***
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Nice places to eat in the McKinney, Allen, Plano, Frisco Texas area's???
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I have to pick where my boyfriend takes me to eat this weekend. It's an important date and I want to pick a nice place, reasonable prices, nice surroundings, a nice date place but not fancy relaxed good food..Anyone know a nice place?? Thanks
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Red's Patio Grill -
Its on Preston Rd. North of the turnpike, south of spring creek.
Very relaxed, interesting menu, good date type atmosphere.
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are there Any REAL jobs in ALLEN TEXAS AREA at age 14?
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At your age you are going to find it very difficult to find employment but many areas do offer summer teen employment doing things like cleaning up parks or working as teen staff at summer day camp programs. It would also be a good option to inquire about doing some volunteer work to gain some experience and be ready when you become old enough to find "real" work.
Last of all, don't try and grow up too fast. I think you will find that your parents would probably be more willing to "support your lifestyle" if you work on good grades and other activities.
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seeking doctor in allen, texas?
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I have had problems with sexual dysfunction for the past few years. I recently started a relationship, and now need to address this problem. Would anyone out there know of a doctor I can go to for help? Thanks.
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Sorry, I don't live in Allen TX.
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