This trail is awesome. It's very well maintained (by the City of Frisco I'd guess). The scenery is…read morebeautiful. So beautiful in fact, an artist was doing a painting near the creek while we walked by. The creek is really nice, it's a stone-carved stream with rock-cut walls. This is one of those spots where you'd swear "this can't be Frisco. I must be off in Hill Country." You'll enjoy this spot.

Trail is beautiful and in a safe neighborhood, it is difficult to keep up with the turns to follow…read morethe path as there are little to know signs to see where you're going

We came especially to see the DAR exhibit but stayed longer for Denton County museum. See photos of…read moreboth. Built in the 19th century and show lots of signs of how government buildings constructed back then. Lots of history of Denton and county in window display and elsewhere. And there is free lot parking behind the Wells Fargo bank building next to paid lot.

We didn't go in because we visited after hours, but the building is beautiful. Also, there were…read morelots of people utilizing the lawn for picnics and hanging out. It is in the center of a really nice town square with local shops and restaurants.

The newish Prosper Texas Town Hall building is beautiful. As the Texas prairie is gobbled up at the…read morefastest rate I've ever seen by new development,it's nice to see something esthetically pleasing,rise up. In this case it's the Town Hall building for the once tiny town of Prosper. Not long ago this was literally a tiny north Texas Town,exactly like the 1000s dotting the flat prairie of this part of the state. As development moves north at an ever more rapid pace,these tiny communities are being transformed overnight. It is critical with this type growth that responsible citizens are in from the start with rock solid civic planning. Once the infrastructure is planned and built out,it's impossible to retreat and redo. Setting the foundation for what's to come is a make it or break it proposition. On this day,I had taken my High School Junior Grandson to breakfast. Afterward I proposed we get on the Dallas north toll road and see where it ends. It still ends in roughly Prosper where staging is taking place to begin the extension even further north. Unprecedented growth continues to take place. I turned up towards the little town and as we passed the Town Hall building,I proposed we go in and take a look. Little did my grandson know that I'd disguised a civics lesson for him in the form of a city government visit. Ha,he thought he was missing school! Happy Birthday! As we entered the building I was truly amazed at the quality of construction. Well planned and thought out with top quality materials from floor to ceiling. Display cases reviews the history of small town Prosper in a museum quality way. We were greeted by a lovely representative of the city that was very helpful in our understanding of the area. If you're out and about seeing what's happening in our ever changing world,I highly recommend you stop in and appreciate this lovely structure and budding city government.

Clean place! Friendly people! I was actually looking for the library which is connected to the town…read morehall and when I got lost I got helped by a very kind gentleman who personally walked me to the library entrance. But yes, very nice and modern inside. A city facility that is well kept.

I have driven past this site hundreds of times without ever realizing the hidden treasure that…read moreawaits visitors who venture to the entrance located in the parking lot behind the Carrier building. Down the trail, history meets modern day trail planning. In 1874 the H & TC Railway dammed the Cottonwood Creek to make a watering station for steam locomotives. It served the rail line until 1912 when a larger dam was needed and built downstream. While only remnants of the pump station remain, much of the original dam remains intact. Walking onto the trail I could hear the rush of the water long before I could see it. We just don't have things like this too much in Texas, especially in the middle of the city. It's a great place to enjoy a nature walk or take some photographs! Hats off to the city of Allen for making and maintaining this beautiful area for the community! Review #2102

Update. One of the great things about using Thomason Tire for your automotive needs is the…read morelocation. You can drop your car off and walk through downtown and adjoining the Historic area. Much better than sitting in a waiting room somewhere. Here are a few photos I took of this jaunt around quaint little McKinney Texas.

McKinney is a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Wort metropolis, approximately 32 miles north of Dallas…read more My favorite event is held annually from Thanksgiving until New Years!! Its a memorable experience and a great start to the holiday season. This 2021 year was the 40th year for this downtown McKinney Christmas celebration! What is it exactly? McKinney's 165-year-old commercial historic downtown transforms 14 blocks into fun activities, food, and entertainment. Enjoy a uniquely McKinney Christmas celebration with neighbors and visitors from near and far. Admission is free and open to the public.

This tribute to our 9/11 Heros includes recognition to Flight Crews, Police Officers and…read moreFirefighters who gave their lives that day. It is a sobering tribute to the remembrance of these souls who gave it all. As I read some of the names, I could not think about the families that they left behind in order to save someone else's family members.

A flight attendant from American put this memorial together and it was very sweet and emotional to…read moresee it . It's hard to remember and I can imagine the screaming and fear that went on. And to imagine the bravery and courage of those who went in thinking of others and not their selves.

I must admit,I understand why people want to move to Allen. Its managed well, with thoughtful…read moreadministration and a conservative approach to government. I paid just enough attention in civics class to pass the test. Im only half way kidding. I do know the rudiments of city,county,state and federal government. However, I haven't been as involved in local government during my life, as I probably should have been. Do you know how and why your city government works the way it does? The reason I attended tonight's city council meeting was to monitor the activity surrounding a bond issuance approved by voters in 2016! Now, you would think if the bond was approved that long ago, those items would be complete or well on the way. Not! I think you will be surprised how these things work if you look into it. I encourage everyone to be more active locally. That's where the rubber meets the road and I personally think the local governmental activity is going to be more important going forward than ever. After a citizen blitz of support activity over the last few months, the council unanimously passed a resolution to issue the bonds from the 2016s election. This included money to expand the library, road improvements,acquisition of more park land and building of fire house #6. yea! Again, I'm very surprised how this worked. In addition, the mayor issued many proclamations including, welcoming other cultures to our area and urging citizen participation. Recognition of the 13th consecutive Allen High School wrestling team State Championship! How do you do that? One of the most significant and touching moments was the recognition of a 911 dispatcher who had previously been commendated for saving a life over the phone in 2018. Last night she was recognized for saving a life on her way home after her shift ended. Wow! Ovrall I was impressed with the performance of the Mayor and City Of Allen Elected Council,the full house attendance of Allen Citizens and the spriti of community present. If you havent been involved,observed or even know about your lovcal government,there is no time like the present to... Go!!!!

The old Allen public library is one of the places in Collin county you can vote. But only for early…read morevoting I think. On the actual voting day you may have to vote in your regular precinct. Collin county is using the new electronic voting machines. You still need to have a photo ID regardless of whether you have your voting card with you. The new voting machines allow you to do a "do over" if you don't like the way your initial picks print out. I'm told you get up to 3 re-do's. I did not test this option since I got it correct the first time through. No hanging chads on this peice of paper! After printing your ballot you walk over to a second machine for your actual choices to be counted. A locked safe connected to the machine stores the paper ballots, which can be used later for audits and recounts. Regardless of how you vote, please vote so you can be heard! Otherwise, don't complain. Early voting is February 18-28! 7/2020

Active lodge with a good group of members and great food. It is worth the drive to visit this…read morehistoric lodge.