Looking for something fun to do in Allen this month? Check out these seven events. 

1. Allen Philharmonic Orchestra: Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Village Green at Watters Creek Village and enjoy music from the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra.

• July 4, 8-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)

• July 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)

Beyond Acupuncture is coming soon to Allen, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. 

Zoom in: Construction of the privately-funded project is expected to wrap up in July. Construction of the 1,320 square-foot project is estimated to cost $150,000.

• 1511 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 230, Allen

Four state legislators who represent parts of Collin County spoke about growth and infrastructure in North Texas during a summer panel.

What happened?: The McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion June 18 called “The Future of Growth in North Texas: Policy Decisions Shaping Business, Infrastructure, and Workforce.” Legislators that were present for the panel include:

• State Rep. Jeff Leach, District 67: Represents Allen, McKinney, Plano and more
• State Sen. Angela Paxton, District 8: Represents Allen, Celina, McKinney, Plano, Prosper and more
• State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, District 70: Represents Allen, Plano, Richardson and more
• State Rep. Keresa Richardson, District 61: Represents Celina, Frisco, McKinney and more

The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine is getting updates to its coffee shop and a Dave and Buster’s in Frisco will receive facade improvements.

Check out 5 major construction permits filed around Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center coffee shop renovations
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center will receive improvements to its coffee shop, kitchen and retail space, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The hotel opened in 2004 and features a 10-acre waterpark, according to its website.

• Location: 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine

• Estimated timeline: Aug. 1-Nov. 3

• Estimated cost: $3 million

2. Keller office building construction
A new office building in Keller will start construction in early July and complete in April 2027, according to TDLR documents. The $1.35 million building will serve three tenants and cover about 5,500 square feet.

• Location: 404 Keller Parkway, Keller

• Estimated timeline: July 1, 2026-April 1, 2027

• Estimated cost: $1.35 million

A 1.65-mile stretch of road within the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport campus opened June 12.

The $30.8 million East-West Connector was first envisioned nearly 20 years ago to connect transportation in the airport’s southern corridor, according to a news release.

The details: The roadway extends from Rental Car Drive to the Harwood Drive/SH 360 intersection and will connect drivers to the Southgate Plaza, near Terminal E and the under-construction Terminal F.

The project was funded through federal transportation programs and administered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, which provided approximately 80% of the funding. There was a funding agreement between DFW Airport and the Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District for the remaining 20%.

Also of note: Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating Inc. was the contractor for the project, according to previous reporting.