Allen American

01/15/2026

North Texas Promise, UNT's new program, covers full tuition for incoming Texas resident freshmen with family income under $100,000 starting fall 2026.

01/15/2026

With the District 9-5A girls basketball schedule nearing its midpoint, Prosper Walnut Grove, Lovejoy and McKinney North are all firmly entrenched in the playoff picture.

01/15/2026

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part of its Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part

01/15/2026

The McKinney Boyd girls soccer team rolled into the start of District 6-6A on Tuesday after an undefeated run through the Governor's Cup in Georgetown last week, which featured one big performance after another by senior Sienna Schutte.

The McKinney Boyd girls soccer team rolled into the start of District 6-6A on Tuesday after an undefeated run through the Governor's Cup in Georgetown last week.

01/15/2026

The Metroplex never lacks for top-tier competition during high school soccer season, and that was especially case for several girls programs throughout the area last spring.

01/14/2026

The second half of the District 6-6A girls basketball round robin kicked off on Tuesday, headlined by a meeting between two teams that entered the night tied for second place and another stalemate brewing one spot below in the standings.

The second half of the District 6-6A girls basketball round robin kicked off on Tuesday, headlined by a meeting between two teams that entered the night tied for second place

01/14/2026

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will step down at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, bringing her 13-year tenure with the district to a close after more than three decades in public education.

Allen ISD Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock will step down at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, bringing her 13-year tenure with the district to a close after more than

01/13/2026

Here are this week's Texas Association of Basketball Coaches boys state rankings.

01/13/2026

Here are this week's Texas Association of Basketball Coaches girls state rankings.

01/12/2026

Hayley Angel previously worked for the city from 2017 to 2023, where she spent six years helping guide major development initiatives. During her tenure, she was promoted to planning manager and earned the city’s P.R.I.D.E. Award, an honor given annually to five employees selected by their peers.

01/12/2026

With another busy week of high school sports on the horizon, here are the Allen American's top games to watch for this week and how to catch the action live.

01/11/2026

Each week throughout the 2025-26 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Check out this week's nominees and vote. The poll will be open until 10 a.m. Monday.

Each week throughout the 2025-26 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week.