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Texas has a lot going for it. One of the things -- there is a lot of wealth and pride residing south of the Red River and the growth of North Texas continues unchecked. I remember back in the 1950s when I lived in a Dallas suburb and worked for a company called Chance Vaught, building jet airplanes. Each morning the routine was to check in then stand at attention while someone played a scratchy version of our National Anthem on the loudspeakers followed by the song “The Eyes of Texas.” Me? I was pretty finished when the National Anthem was. Ready to get to work. But the Texans there just stood there. Their hands over their hearts with perhaps a little tear in their eye. Then and only then were they ready for work time.
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AHS Homecoming 2021 is history. Friday was a good day in Allen despite a heartbreaking loss to the Liberty Tigers.
Read moreVoters in the Calvin and Moss school districts went to the polls Tuesday to have their say on proposed bond issues.
Read moreUntil further notice, the Allen Nutrition Site will do Pickup Only
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I recently visited with my long-time friends Louis and Barbara Jarrett. They have both had some very serious health problems but are doing better. They look great and it was so good to see them.
Read more“Let’s Make Some Magic” this Friday, October 8 , when the 2021 Allen Homecoming Parade shows off its Disney themes. All classes, Pre-K thru 12 , will be riding their floats, and other entrants are encouraged to participate.
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