Information technology services company Jack Henry and Associates could invest over $5 million and bring 10 additional full-time jobs to its Allen campus if granted state funds.

Allen City Council unanimously approved nominating Jack Henry and Associates for a grant from the Texas Enterprise Zone Program at an Oct. 27 meeting.

The details: Founded in Missouri in 1976, Jack Henry and Associates provides IT solutions for small banks and financial institutions, Allen’s Director of Economic Development Dan Bowman said.

The business has been operating in Allen for nearly 30 years and has two locations—an office space for personnel at 1021 S. Central Expressway, and a data center at 816 Allen Commerce Parkway, per city documents.

The impact: If the company receives the grant, company officials will keep 490 full-time jobs in Allen and hire an additional 10 individuals over a five-year period, Bowman said.

Keep reading for the latest Allen business updates from Community Impact.

1. Vedora Nail Lounge now offering manicures, pedicures in Allen: The business offers manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions and waxing services, per its website.

• 960 W. Exchange Parkway, Allen

2. Exotic Snack Guys relocates within Allen Premium Outlets: The business offers snacks from around the world, including chips, candy, cookies and drinks, per its website.

• 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 154, Allen

More than 4.5 million Texans cast ballots in the first seven days of early voting in the Nov. 3 election, state data shows.

The overview: From Oct. 19-25, 23.8% of Texas' 19 million registered voters had voted in-person or by mail, according to voter turnout data submitted by counties and reported by the secretary of state. This is slightly below early voting turnout at the same point in 2018 and several percentage points above turnout in 2022.

Some context: Turnout this fall follows voter enthusiasm during the March primary election, when more Texans voted early than in recent primaries. In total, about 4.5 million people—or one-fourth of voters registered at the time—cast ballots in Texas' March election, setting a primary turnout record.

At the polls: Registered voters can visit any polling place in their county through Oct. 30, the last day of early voting. Election Day is Nov. 3. Texans can read Q&As with dozens of candidates, find local polling sites and print a custom sample ballot at communityimpact.com/voter-guide.