Allen will see new entertainment options, office space and restaurants along SH 121 as three major developments make progress. Construction is underway at Sloan Corners and The Farm, while Kalahari is in the design phase, project officials said. 

1. Sloan Corners: Plans for Sloan Corners are moving forward following an economic incentive agreement with the city of Allen.

The 10-year agreement creates an additional stream of tax dollars for the city, and in return, Billingsley Company will receive a rebate for a portion of their construction costs, per city documents.

Carey Morgan, vice president of marketing at Billingsley, said in an email that Sloan Corners will be a “significant mixed-use destination for the area.” Construction is already underway as part of the project’s first phase. Its second phase is expected to “begin soon,” Morgan said.

“[Phase 2] will include a sizable retail district along SH 121,” Morgan said in an email. “We’re already in discussions with several high-quality retail concepts and look forward to announcing those partnerships in the near future.”

More luxury garage suites have been added to the Garages of America location in Allen, according to a company news release.

The details: Nine garages were added as part of a second construction phase for the location. They’re located next to the original 77-unit location which opened in 2019. The original 77 units sold out quickly after the location's opening, according to the news release.

“The continued demand for our luxury garage suites speaks to the strength of the concept, especially in Collin County,” Garages of America co-founder Jack Griffin said in a statement. “Our original communities sold out quickly, and we’re seeing that same momentum in Allen with this expansion—six of the nine new garages are already sold.”

The context: Garages of America locations have opened in multiple North Texas communities including Frisco, Plano and Roanoke.  

• 2137 Chelsea Blvd., Allen

Allen ISD’s Anderson Early Childhood School will soon undergo renovations to completely repurpose the former elementary school, according to district officials.

What happened: Allen ISD’s board of trustees approved a total cost of $30.4 million to renovate the school during a Dec. 15 board meeting. The project, managed by Huckabee Architects and CORE Construction, will renovate about 102,000 square feet, according to a staff presentation. 

The scope of work includes:

• Replacement of electrical systems and plumbing systems
• Replacement of finishes throughout the school
• Redesign of the lobby, reception, administration, cafeteria and library

Need something to do this weekend? Here is a list of five events happening in and around the Allen area Jan. 13-15.

1. Valentine's Day Skate: Go ice skating at the Allen Community Ice Rink. Adult supervision is required for participants 8 years old and under. All on-ice participants must wear skates.

• Feb. 14, 12:15-2:15 p.m.
• $7 (admission), $3 (skate rental fee)
• 200 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1350, Allen

• Feb. 15, noon-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 9 Prestige Circle, Allen

• Feb. 15, 4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen

Stay updated on five road projects around Dallas-Fort Worth.

Collin County
1. Craig Road construction
Project: The project will construct a three-lane road from Preston Road to First Street.
Update: The project is in the design phase and expected to start construction later this summer.

• Timeline: summer 2026-winter 2027
• Cost: $5.09 million
• Funding source: town of Prosper

• Timeline: Work started the week of Feb. 2 and will take six weeks to complete.
• Cost: $182,995.5
• Funding source: city of Grapevine

Texas gained more new residents last year than any other U.S. state, recently released U.S. Census Bureau data shows. Yet the Lone Star State’s overall population growth slowed significantly amid a nationwide reduction in immigration from other countries.

The big picture: Texas grew by 391,243 residents in 2025, bringing the state’s total population to 31.7 million. This includes:

• Domestic migration: Over 67,000 people moved to Texas from other states.
• International migration: Over 167,000 people moved to Texas from other countries.
• Natural change: There were roughly 157,000 more births than deaths in Texas.