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Peyton Robinson went shopping Saturday at the new boutique in Allen. Owner Melanie Merriman wants to thank everyone for a great day!
Read moreWord has been received that Mrs. Connie (Boyd) Tatum passed away Wednesday, August 25 . Connie was an Allen graduate and taught at Stonewall Public School.
Read moreJoin the Allen Masonic Lodge for breakfast Saturday, September 4 , from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., at the Lodge on West Broadway. The breakfast fund-raisers are held the first Saturday of each month with a menu of sausage, biscuits, gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns and coffee.
Read moreWe sat ADVOCATE, around the JULY living 21,THE HE ALLEN room, trying to be productive while facing death. The date was Wednesday, October 28, 2020, and tomorrow would be my Mother’s long-awaited funeral. Her cousin, Andy Cook, a highly respected minister, was asking me and my family rapid fire questions about her life as he prepared to deliver the eulogy.
Read moreSchool administrators said at Allen School Board’s regular meeting August 12 meeting that they are ready to begin the new school year and have students back in the classrooms.
Read moreMelanie Merriman extends a warm invitation to the Allen area communities to join her this Saturday for the Grand Opening of her new boutique Southern Glow. The boutique, which features t-shirts, jeans, dresses and accessories, is located on the main street of Allen at the intersection of Easton and Broadway.
Read moreCongratulations to Donny Johnson. Donny was selected as a Citizen of the Week at the Allen Nutrition Site.
Read moreDayna and I have been with the Advocate for 39 years. I was visiting with Eric Pierce recently about how quickly the time has passed. Eric bought the Allen Food Center just a few months prior to our purchasing of the newspaper. In fact, he took over ownership on Christmas Day 1981.
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