Allen has been named 2014's 2nd Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in a national study from the leading personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. To determine which housing markets most favor first-time home buyers, WalletHub compared the 300 largest U.S. cities using 17 key metrics, ranging from median house prices and real estate taxes to median home price appreciation and price-to-rent ratios. |
| Check Out These New Education Events Coming Up for Water Conservation |
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The City of Allen Water Conservation Division is offering the following two classes:
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 Fix Those Leaks! Indoor Minor Plumbing Repair
Join plumbing specialist Jay Mayabb as he shows us how to repair those minor plumbing leaks in faucets, toilets, and showers with opportunity to do-it-yourself with hands-on equipment.
Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. (Cost:$5) - Saving For a Rainy Day - Rainbarrel Building Workshop
Join Texas A&M AgriLife specialists as they show you the importance of rainwater harvesting and the building of a rainbarrel to take home. Wednesday, September 24, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $50.00 payable to Texas A&M AgriLife for rainbarrel and supplies.
Both classes will be held in the Community Room at the Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation Building, 301 Century Parkway. For more information, call 214.509.4559 or register online. Space is limited, make sure to get your reservation soon.
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| Back to School Tips from the Texas Poison Control Network |
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 As schools are all set to open their doors next week, families must also prepare. Here are some good tips from the Texas Poison Control Network to keep kids of all ages poison-free this school year.
- Be sure to help children use art products safely by reading labels carefully.
- Be familiar with your school's medication policy.
- Teach your children to never take medications from other children.
- Talk with family about the dangers of synthetic drugs and other illegal substances.
Read the full Texas Poison Center Network's eNewsletter filled with more tips.
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| Seasonal Watering Restrictions Reminder |
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