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🌱 Who’s bringing championship gold to Allen’s Credit Union of Texas Event Center?
And on the Allen Patch calendar - 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
Good morning Allen! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who's bringing championship gold to Allen's Credit Union of Texas Event Center?
- Allen police chase ends with driver wounded and lanes closed on US 75
- See how Allen's big win shook up Texas football rankings
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 78.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 95 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Level to make AEW Dynamite debut, Mercedes Mone celebration announced (f4wonline.com) — Allen will host next week's AEW Dynamite on September 2 at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, featuring a Trios title defense and Mercedes Moné's championship celebration. Local wrestling fans can see newly crowned champions New Level and Swerve Strickland in action live. 
2. Police chase ends in Richardson, closing lanes on US 75, police say (wfaa.com) — Allen police initiated a chase on US 75 Monday afternoon that ended in Richardson, where officers found the driver with a possibly self-inflicted gunshot wound and transported him to a hospital. A passenger was detained for questioning, and officials say Allen officers did not use force as the investigation continues.
3. Shadow Creek, Ridge Point move up in state football rankings (houstonchronicle.com) — Allen High School's football team has climbed the statewide rankings after a 26–7 win over powerhouse Duncanville, landing at No. 7 in Dave Campbell's Texas Football Class 6A poll. The statewide list tracks how top programs, including Allen, fared in their Week 1 matchups and which teams rose or fell as a result.
4. 2 Dallas influencers named among Rolling Stone's 2026 most influential creators (dallasobserver.com) — An Allen-raised creator, Quenlin Blackwell, has again landed on Rolling Stone's list of the 25 most influential social media creators, highlighting local roots on a national stage. The story also spotlights another North Texas influencer and argues more Dallas-area talent deserves recognition.
📸 Around Allen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Allen
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- 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002 - Sky Ranch Mandatory Parent Meeting
Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002
5:00 pm - College Colors Day- Wear your favorite college team gear!
Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002 - No School: Student Holiday/Teacher PD
Lovejoy ISD Allen, TX 75002 - Varsity Football vs. DeSoto
Carlena Chandler El 155 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002, USA
7:00 pm - City Offices Closed Labor Day →
City of Parker - Parker TX 75002 - Labor Day - No School
Frances E Norton El Allen, TX 75013 - No School: Student Holiday (Labor Day)
Lovejoy ISD Allen, TX 75002
Wednesday September 2
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
📣 Allen Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Council Work Session →
City of McKinney Council Chambers, City Hall - 401 E. Virginia St. McKinne
3:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
City of McKinney Council Chambers, City Hall - 401 E. Virginia St. McKinne
6:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City of Parker - Parker City Hall - Council Chambers 5700 E. Parker Road Parker
7:00 pm - 6th Grade Field Trip to STEAM Center
Carlena Chandler El Allen, TX 75002
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone have a good remodeling/home repair company?
I need someone who can also work with insurance (itemized invoices and communication with insurance are a must). Need drywall, ceiling work, paint,… (Nextdoor North Bethany Lake Estates)
- Nordson MEDICAL posted a job opening for Material Handler II in Allen. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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