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🌱 When will the Letterkenny cast bring new sketches to Allen?

Allen, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Allen! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will the Letterkenny cast bring new sketches to Allen?
  • Why is Allen being pulled into a new Plano–McKinney rail study?

Also on today's calendar: Bravo Park Grand Opening and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 92, low: 78.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Cast of 'Letterkenny' Reunite for 2027 North American Tour │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Fans in Allen can catch the Letterkenny cast live at the Credit Union of Texas Event Centre on February 21, 2027, as part of their North American tour. The reunion show promises brand-new sketches from nine core cast members, with tickets going on presale June 15 and general sale June 19.
   

• Regional Transportation Council approves new TxDOT agreement (fortworthreport.org) — North Texas transportation leaders approved a key agreement with TxDOT to keep the Regional Transportation Council as the region’s transportation policymaker, and a related dispute highlighted a transit study involving Fairview, Allen, and McKinney. Allen’s city government is being asked, along with neighbors, to pass resolutions supporting a potential Plano-to-McKinney passenger rail line, which could shape future transit options through the area.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat.
    Please let us know if you saw her. She is chipped. Last seen a few hours ago. (Nextdoor Bethany Ridge Estates)
  • Is anyone missing a black and white cat.
    Seen in the Silhoutte but wouldn’t let us pick him up. (Nextdoor Silhouette)
  • Topgolf posted a job opening for Porter (AM Availability Required) in Allen. Apply here.
  • Kelly posted a job opening for Material Handler in Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Allen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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