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Allen, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Allen! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how an Allen barbecue favorite landed on Texas Monthly’s taco stage
- How this new NHL pipeline could boost Allen Americans’ playoff run
Also on today's calendar: Allen Arts Festival and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warmer; morning mist, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy; windy, humid, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas Monthly Announces Return of Premier Taco Festival to North Texas (secretdallas.com) — Allen’s own Vaqueros Texas Bar Bar-B-Q will represent the city at Texas Monthly’s Taco Fest in Grand Prairie this June, showcasing its tacos alongside top spots from across the state. The one-day event at EpicCentral will feature 15 acclaimed taquerias, live cultural performances, and ticket options ranging from kids’ passes to VIP access. 
• Senators Extend Affiliation with Americans (allenamericans.com) — Allen hockey fans can look forward to more NHL prospects on home ice, as the Belleville Senators have extended their ECHL affiliation with the Allen Americans through the 2026–27 season. The Americans, who play at Credit Union of Texas Event Center, just finished fourth in the Western Conference and open the Kelly Cup Playoffs at home this Thursday.
📸 Around Allen
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Upcoming Events in
Allen
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★ Featured events ★
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Aidan Berlioz
The Lion & Crown, 932 Garden Park Dr, Allen
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER THEATRE SPRING PLAY
LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER AUDITORIUM
7:00 pm -
AHS TALLENETTE SHOWCASE
ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
7:00 pm -
AHS TALLENETTE SHOWCASE
ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
7:00 pm -
CURTIS THEATRE SPRING SHOW (ALICE IN WONDERLAND)
CURTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL , 1530 Rivercrest Blvd , Allen
7:00 pm -
Raising Cane's Fundraiser
Alton Boyd El , 190 E Stacy Rd , Allen
4:00 pm -
Kinder Field Trip to Cathy's Critters
David and Lynda Olson El , 7422 Co Rd 466 , Princeton
9:00 am -
Allen Arts Festival
Watters Creek Village , 970 Garden Park Dr , Allen
2:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 8
📣 Allen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Snack n' Celebrate: Earth Day - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
10:30 am -
Kindermusik Level 2 - RCTL
Recreation Center at Towne Lake , 2001 Central Expy , McKinney
10:30 am -
Mexican Train Dominoes - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
1:00 pm -
Pickleball - SRC
Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Allen PatchAM possible:
- Momo's African Market — (972) 363-4838
A minority/woman owned small business.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just wanted to take a second to brag about the older kids at the Allen Skate Park.
My two young boys, age 9 and 6 have recently gotten into skateboarding. Every time we go to the skate park I have been impressed with how nice the… (Nextdoor Bethany Ridge Estates) - Good evening neighbors.
I need to make an apology. Last year I stated that I wanted to teach anyone interested in learning how to sew or quilt. Well, I dropped the ball and… (Nextdoor Morgan Crossing)
- Driveline Retail posted a job opening for Master Merchandiser in Allen. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Plano
- From Plano to space mission: Navy sailor assists in Artemis II recovery operation (wfaa.com)
- Plano Police, Irving Police Help Arrest Two Suspects in Business Burglary Investigation (irvingweekly.com)
- Federal appeals court reverses ruling that blocked some Texas districts from displaying the Ten Commandments (dallasnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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