Best Place to Live: McKinney #2, Allen #13

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Collin County has 2 of the top ranked Best Places to Live in the Nation, by Money CNN. McKinney ranks #2 McKinney TX - in Collin County Population 136,100  McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, just north of Dallas. Established in 1849, McKinney is one of northern Texas' oldest towns. Downtown McKinney, complete with the old … [Read more...]

Twin Creeks $304,900 – Sold

1094 Limestone Ct, Allen TX 75013

Twin Creeks oversized lot on cul-de-sac street, one block from Boon Elementary, beautiful brick and stone elevation. Upgrades include HANDSCRAPED HARDWOODS, TRAVERTINE formals, wrought iron staircase, GRANITE counter tops in spacious ISLAND kitchen. STUDY with built-ins; MASTER suite down with view of back yard, open patio; all other bedrooms UP, … [Read more...]

DR Horton – Morgan Crossing in Allen TX

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Discover D.R. Horton patio homes in Morgan Crossing of East Allen, the perfect balance of country atmosphere and city convenience - and makes for an easier lifestyle for you. Morgan Crossing is nestled in a country setting surrounded by trees, jogging trails, and ponds. And yet the community is just 5 minutes from 75 Central, giving you easy … [Read more...]

Starcreek Community in Allen, TX

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By Marian Porter, Broker Welcome to Starcreek - a newer community in Allen TX Located in a prime spot just west of 75 Central and Stacy Road, near the new Shops of Allen/Fairview entertainment centers, Starcreek is perfectly  positioned between 75 Central and Highway 121 for easy access to major highways. Starcreek features a series of … [Read more...]

Stage 3 Water Conservation in North Texas

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Stage 3 Water Conservation. This is serious business. Thanks in no small part to the drought and heat conditions of this past summer, the North Texas Municipal Water District has asked all cities to enter Stage 3 conservation measures beginning November 1. The NTMWD has an open plea for your help to increase conservation of water as the … [Read more...]

Allen ISD Ratings 2011

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School ratings for Allen Tx 2011 have just been released and once again the Allen Independent School District has faired very well. Overall Allen ISD earned a Recognized Rating under the 2011 Texas Education Agency accountability rating system. Twelve individual Allen ISD campuses were rated Exemplary, which is the highest rating, and nine … [Read more...]