http://www.allenamerican.com/ The latest news from the www.allenamerican.com website! Newsys Template Engine Allen American/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-747721912 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/467.txt Two Fairview men were found shot to death in their home Friday, Fairview Police Chief Granver Tolliver told the Dallas Morning News. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:15 -0500 newsys-750078020 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/468.txt 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:07:15 -0500 newsys-749488034 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/469.txt 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:07:12 -0500 newsys-750070799 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/470.txt 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. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:57 -0500 newsys-744541898 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/476.txt 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:15 -0500 newsys-744607573 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/477.txt 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:23 -0500 newsys-742608066 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/478.txt 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. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:14:47 -0500 newsys-744541900 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/479.txt 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. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:12 -0500 newsys-750019608 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/480.txt Allen is making room for new corporate residents. AllenPlace, a new $70 million office park along U.S. 75 between McDermott Drive and Bethany Drive, will break ground later this year. The complex will cover 468,000 square feet and include four buildings and two parking garages. It will also feature a retail shopping center, conference rooms and fitness center. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:14 -0500 newsys-722527682 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/481.txt Watters Creek will serve as an outdoor gallery this weekend during an annual arts festival hosted by the Allen Arts Alliance. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:54:07 -0500 newsys-722527681 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/482.txt 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. Wed, 8 May 2013 14:52:45 -0500 newsys-716199162 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/483.txt A young lady showed off her artistic side in a recent contest. Tue, 7 May 2013 20:36:15 -0500 newsys-717974338 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/485.txt There's a new seat in town. It's large, leather and in front of a wall-to-wall curve screen. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:06:55 -0500 newsys-702272870 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/486.txt 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. Thu, 2 May 2013 14:59:55 -0500 newsys-706436045 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/486a.txt 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.” Fri, 3 May 2013 20:59:08 -0500 newsys-699002428 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/487.txt Allen residents will only be able to water their lawns once per week when Stage 3 water restrictions begin June 1. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:23 -0500 newsys-706372730 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/487a.txt 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. Fri, 3 May 2013 21:02:20 -0500 newsys-699884570 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/488.txt It takes a particular perspective to appreciate Connor Walden's work. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:26 -0500 newsys-698937703 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/489.txt Lovejoy High School students made the fight against cancer their extracurricular focus during a Relay for Life event they organized in April. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:29:10 -0500 newsys-691014068 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/490.txt 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. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:34:01 -0500 newsys-678099121 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/491.txt McKinney police and city crews are still clearing southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 after a tractor-trailer overturned early Thursday morning. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:51:21 -0500 newsys-678099111 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/492.txt McKinney chiropractor David Allen Russell was sentenced Wednesday night to 23 years in prison for sexual misconduct involving former patients. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:51:01 -0500 newsys-678099118 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/493.txt 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. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:51:29 -0500 newsys-678099116 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/494.txt 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. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:50:48 -0500 newsys-678099122 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/495.txt "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. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:50:50 -0500 newsys-678099124 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/496.txt 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. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:50:45 -0500 newsys-669931824 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/497.txt McKinney chiropractor David Allen Russell was found guilty late Tuesday night of five counts of sexual misconduct. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:30 -0500 newsys-675103205 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/498.txt Early voting for the Allen ISD school board election beings Monday and continues through May 7. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:25 -0500 newsys-669931825 http://www.allenamerican.com/articles/2013/05/19/allen_american/news/499.txt 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. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:44:27 -0500