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Allen, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Allen! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who’s leading in races that represent Allen voters
  • How an Allen native ended up serving deep beneath the ocean

Also on today's calendar: Turkish Food & Art Festival 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Collin County election results for state rep and senator races (communityimpact.com) — Early election results show who is currently leading key U.S. House and Texas Legislature races that represent parts of Allen, including Districts 3, 67, 70 and 89. With hundreds of thousands of Collin County ballots already counted but Election Day totals still pending, these numbers could still shift before results are finalized.
   

• From Allen to a Navy Submarine: Sailor Serves Aboard USS Newport (ksstradio.com) — An Allen native is serving aboard the fast-attack submarine USS Newport News, helping protect Americans’ safety and supporting the Navy’s global missions. He shares how his upbringing, college debt, and determination led him into an 18-year Navy career and the accomplishments he’s most proud of under the sea.
   

📸 Around Allen

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello,
    I am new to the neighborhood and I am looking for someone to come cut my lawn today if possible. Thank you. (Nextdoor Heritage Heights)
  • Please help us find him .
    We love across the street from Chandler Elementary School, Shelly and Malone. Tulare Dr (Nextdoor Parkside Village)
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in Allen. Apply here.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Server in Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plano

  • Police recover stolen cryptocurrency, return $20K to Plano resident (fox4news.com)
  • Dallas leaders make pitch to keep Stars downtown after Plano arena proposition fails (fox4news.com)
  • Quality Assurance Consultant - Genesis10 - Plano, TX, US (dice.com)

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Ok Allen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Allen

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