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Closed captioning standards coming to TVs at City facilities

SEPT. 12, 2023 - A new resolution approved by councilmembers will ensure the use of closed captioning on public-facing TVs at City facilities. 

The resolution reaffirms the City of Allen’s commitment to reducing accessibility barriers at city faci...

Council receives bond process update

JULY 11, 2023 - City Council heard another status update for a potential bond election by the Bond Steering Committee and members of city management.

The presentation was made during the council workshop before the Council meeting. City Council is expected...

Construction contract approved for new loop trail at Bethany Lakes Park

SEPT. 13, 2022 - Trail enthusiasts soon can enjoy a new loop trail in Allen. City Council approved a $522,362 construction contract for a new loop trail at Bethany Lakes Park. The park is also home to Joe Farmer Recreation Center, the Allen Veterans Memor...

Council forms Community Engagement Advisory Board

JULY 12, 2022 - Allen City Council approved the creation of a Community Engagement Advisory Board during the July 12 council meeting. The creation of this new Board was recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The Community E...

Honoring Hometown Generosity

APRIL 28, 2022 - Three Allen elementary schools were honored during the April 26 Council Meeting for their efforts collecting shoes for children and families in need.  

Soles4Souls’ annual Reuse-A-Shoe program collects unwanted ...

Working together on a vision for downtown

APRIL 1, 2022 - Allen’s Downtown Steering Committee (DSC) saw great community participation in Phase 2 of downtown revitalization visioning. The committee held workshops, surveys and pop-up events which collected input from over 1,550 residents and more t...

“Better together”: Ad hoc committee presents findings, recommendations for full community engagement

NOV. 11, 2021 - A committee formed by Allen City Council has identified key ways to make Allen more welcoming and engaging to people of all backgrounds.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Ad Hoc Committee presented their final report to Allen C...

Cultural programming goes virtual at Allen Public Library

MAY 14, 2021 -  Allen Public Library brought treasured cultural programming to residents in a new way during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When live programs in the Civic Auditorium were interrupted, On Stage @ APL offered virtual concerts, author discus...

Allen adopts diversity, equity and inclusion policy

APRIL 16, 2021 - A new committee formed by Allen City Council will spend the next several months exploring ways to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Allen.

During the April 13 meeting, Allen City Council voted unanimously to adopt...