City of Allen E-News

August 21, 2015

Ready or not, school starts on Monday! With school buses returning to the road, there's no better time for a refresher course in school bus safety. According to Texas statute, drivers traveling in either direction must stop when approaching a stopped bus.

This seems simple on two-way streets. But what about divided roads? To help drivers understand the law, the City of Allen has created a visual aid to illustrate when drivers should stop. Feel free to share the link on Facebook or Twitter as a reminder to others. Drivers who violate the law could face fines up to $1,250!

Remember, Texas law also prohibits use of cell phones or other hand-held devices in school zones. Fines range from $200 to $500. No call is worth putting children at risk.

Geat Gigs Coming to Allen Event Center

Allen Event Center has some great gigs on the calendar. And tickets are going fast! Fans of the other-worldly should snag seats to see Theresa Caputo, TLC's Long Island Medium, on Oct. 13. She will give interactive readings throughout the show and share stories about her unique gifts.

Also announced this week: the Brian Setzer Orchestra is returning to Allen Event Center this December! The Christmas Rocks Tour will be town on Dec. 11 - and tickets went on sale today!

There are still a few seats available for Lenny Kravitz (Sep. 16) and Counting Crows (Oct. 10). Want to be the first to know about upcoming concerts? Follow Allen Event Center on Facebook for event announcements and pre-sale codes.

Collin County District Attorney Offers Citizen Prosecutor Academy

Interested in learning more about the local justice system? District Attorney Greg Willis invites members of the Collin County community to attend the DA's Citizen Prosecutor Academy this fall. This popular 10-week course will show you how a case progresses, from the arrest and indictment of a suspect, to a trial and subsequent appeal. If you've ever wondered how police agencies and prosecutors operate, or how criminals are brought to justice, this program is a great place to learn.

The academy meets on Thursday evenings, beginning Sep. 10, at the Collin County Courthouse from 6:30-9 p.m. To apply, please visit the Collin County District Attorney's website. The application deadline is September 3, 2015. You are encouraged to apply early as class size is limited.

City of Allen Community Calendar Highlights

August 21-23, 27-30

Peter Pan: The Panto

August 25

August Movie Series:

The Incredibles

September 19

Happy Fall Fest and Car Show

Does your community organization have an event open to the general public you want us to know about? Simply fill out the form at CityOfAllen.org/SubmitCalendarItem to see about getting it added to our Community Calendar.