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As it nears its one-year anniversary, the Texas Health Community Resource Center in Allen has expanded its services and hours.

The center, which offers a six-month program with medical care and support for eligible Collin County residents with chronic conditions, opened in May 2025.

The setup: The resource center, located at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, is an initiative of the Texas Health Community Hope program and is funded through the Texas Health Resources Foundation. More than 129 enrolled clients have been served, and more than 460 visits have been logged since the center’s opening, according to a Texas Health news release.

What’s new: The Texas Health Community Resource Center now offers evening hours each Wednesday, operating from noon to 8 p.m., in an effort to provide flexibility for clients who work during daytime hours, the release states. Through a partnership with the American Heart Association, the center’s new services include offering digital weight scales, blood pressure monitors and pill organizers for clients to support self-monitoring.

Interested in news from the Allen area? Check out these five stories on the city of Allen, ranging from city council meeting recaps to city facility upgrades, as reported by Community Impact.

1. Allen police chief shares update on city's automated license plate reader program: Allen residents could see more automated license plate readers in the community in the future, Allen Police Chief Steve Dye said. Dye shared an update on the city’s automated license plate reader program at a June 23 Allen City Council work session.

2. Revitalized 'entrance for all' debuts at Allen City Hall following $631K project: After several months of construction, the new front entrance to Allen City Hall is complete. Construction of the more than $631,000 renovation project at Allen City Hall was completed the week of May 22, said Chelsey Aprill, director of Allen’s Public and Media Relations office.

Interested in news from businesses and restaurants in the Allen area? Check out these four businesses and restaurants coming soon to Allen, as previously reported by Community Impact.

1. Wonder: As part of a larger expansion to Texas, Wonder is slated to develop a location in Allen. The company is app-based and allows diners to mix and match dishes from more than 20 restaurants in a single order. Menu items are made-to-order and include a range of cuisines.

• Opening TBD

• 829 W. Stacy Road, Ste. A100, Allen

2. The Coach Coffee Shop: Located inside the Coach store, the coffee shop will serve coffee, sweet treats and more for customers to enjoy while shopping, a news release states. Coach sells bags, shoes, wallets, clothing, accessories and more, per its website.

• Opening in summer 2026

• 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 190, Allen

Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. Allen police chief shares update on city's automated license plate reader program

The Allen Police Department uses automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, as a tool to enhance public safety, according to Police Chief Steve Dye. The readers can support patrol operations and assist in criminal operations by identifying vehicles associated with outstanding warrants, criminal investigations, Amber Alerts and other law enforcement purposes.

2. Aveda closes Stonebriar Centre location in Frisco

Aveda offered health and beauty services and body care. It offered products for hair, skin and more. Aveda products will still be available online.

Former state Sen. Don Huffines was appointed as the Texas comptroller of public accounts, Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 2.

Huffines, a Dallas-area native with a bachelor's degree in business administration in finance from The University of Texas at Austin, will take over as the state's finance and budgeting officer from acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Huffines will officially begin his service Aug. 1.

Huffines defeated Hancock, who became acting comptroller one year ago, in the March Republican primary. He'll now face former state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt in the November general election for a four-year term.