Tonight is Halloween so, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• All children should be under direct adult supervision during trick or treating. Cross streets at crosswalks with great caution.  
• Walking on dark streets can be dangerous. Give your child a flashlight or light stick to carry.  
• If you buy a costume, read the box or label. Look for the words "flame retardant" or "flame resistant". These costumes are more fire-safe.
• Do not use candles to decorate porches to prevent costumes from catching fire. Light jack-o-lanterns with small flashlights instead of candles.  
• Check all treats to make certain no product tampering is evident.
• Additional Allen Police officers as well as Citizens on Patrol volunteers will be out patrolling neighborhoods. Please report suspicious activity to Non-Emergency Dispatch at 214.509.4321. Residents can also send an anonymous tip via text message to Allen Police by simply texting the keyword ALLENPD followed by your tip to 847411. 

All members of the Allen Police Department and Allen Fire Department urge parents to ensure safety for all children during trick or treating activities.  

This year, Allen Recycles Day will take place at two locations Saturday, November 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring donations, shredding and recyclable goods to Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway. All electronics recycling will be collected at the Municipal Service Center, 900 S. Greenville Ave. Televisions will be accepted this year for electronics recycling at the Municipal Service Center location.

Just a reminder that from November through March, City of Allen customers may use sprinklers or irrigation systems once every two weeks for landscape/lawn watering. The changes go into effect beginning Sunday, November 2. View the Watering Schedule Map for your allowed watering days.

Despite recent rains, NTMWD's primary raw water supplies remain below normal conservation levels. Lavon Lake is 12.51 feet below normal and Lake Jim Chapman is also 11.55 feet below the normal conservation level.