Check out five recent updates from Allen City Council and Allen ISD, including an asphalt overlay project, a new coffee shop and school renovations.
$1.6M asphalt overlay project slated for East Bethany Drive in Allen
Improvements are coming soon to the portion of East Bethany Drive between Greenville Avenue and Malone Road in Allen.
Allen City Council approved a $1.6 million construction project with Overland Corporation for the Bethany Drive Asphalt Overlay Project at a Sept. 22 meeting. The scope of the project includes constructing a protective layer of asphalt over the existing pavement to extend the life of the roadway, city documents state.
This comes after several other investments along the East Bethany corridor, Director of Engineering Chris Flanigan said.
Coach Coffee Shop now offering lattes, matcha, more in Allen
Coach Coffee Shop is now open in Allen, a company representative confirmed.
The coffee shop is located within the Coach store at the Allen Premium Outlets and offers a variety of coffee, matcha and pastries. Coach Coffee Shop also offers strawberry or lavender-flavored lemonade.
"As only the second Coach Coffee Shop location in Texas, this exciting new concept brings together premium coffee and the iconic Coach brand in a unique and welcoming atmosphere," the Allen Premium Outlets' website states.
Officials update Allen ISD board on current, future campus projects
Allen ISD is on track to deliver multiple bond-funded projects this year including school renovations and a new multipurpose complex at Allen High School.
The district’s operations department managed five construction projects during the 68-day summer window, according to a staff presentation. That’s an increase from one or two projects that are typically completed over the summer, said Brent Benningfield, assistant superintendent of operations.
Campuses and buildings that were renovated over the summer include:
Cheatham Elementary School
Anderson Early Childhood School
Allen High School Activity Center
Curtis Middle School
NTMWD approves $978M fiscal year budget for 2027
The North Texas Municipal Water District’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget is increasing about 8% from the previous year, according to a news release.
NTMWD’s board of directors approved the $978 million budget during a Sept. 24 meeting. The budget allocates funding for the organization’s regional water and wastewater systems that stretch throughout North Texas.
“Investing in infrastructure is investing in the future of our communities,” said Jenna Covington, NTMWD executive director and general manager, in a statement.
Allen Fire Department to receive over $1.2M in new equipment
Allen firefighters will soon be using upgraded equipment.
Allen City Council approved three purchases for a total of $1.22 million in new equipment for the Allen Fire Department at a Sept. 22 meeting.
The purchases were needed to replace aging equipment and support training for the department, Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said.
Eight Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist Systems, or LUCAS, devices will be purchased for $164,326, per city documents. The funds are included in the department’s annual operating budget.
