🌱 Why is an Allen man tied to a bizarre island coup?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is an Allen man tied to a bizarre island coup?

Also on today's calendar: Allen Americans - NEW YEAR'S EVE GAME and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 37.
• Saturday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• News Of The Weird 12/11/25 (inweekly.net) — A 21-year-old man from Allen is accused, along with another North Texan, of plotting a bizarre coup on a small island near Haiti, according to federal indictments. The syndicated “News of the Weird” column also recounts oddball incidents from airports, liquor stores, small towns, and workplaces around the world.
   

📸 Around Allen

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Allen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• FULL: 2025 Teen Bowling Holiday Party for Families of Teens Ages 13-17
  PINSTACK, 635 N Central Expy, Allen
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• SCIS Orchestra Gingerbread House Decorating Party
  Lovejoy ISD Allen, TX 75002
  3:30 pm

Monday December 15

• ERECKSON CLUSTER CHOIR CONCERT
  ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• FORD MS CLUSTER CHOIR CONCERT
  Allen High School Performing Arts Center ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
  6:30 pm
• City Council Meeting
  Parker City Hall - Council Chambers , 5700 E. Parker Road , Parker
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• ENCORE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
  Allen High School Performing Arts Center ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Allen Americans - NEW YEAR'S EVE GAME
  Credit Union of Texas Event Center , 200 E Stacy Rd #1350 , Allen
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Rock n' Walk - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  8:00 am
• Homeschool PE - OSRC
  Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  10:00 am
• Ping Pong - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  11:30 am
• Chair Volleyball - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  11:30 am
• Badminton - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Two GOOD adult dogs, ready to be the best Christmas presents ever!
  A couple who worked for me for 5 years recently moved back to Colombia with the intention of shipping their dogs down in about a week. I said I'd… (Nextdoor Ten Oaks Allen)
• Texas Clarinet Group at the Village-FREE!
  Join us for a live and lively concert that features traditional holiday carols and Susan Schwaegler’s “A Klezmer Medley,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday,… (Nextdoor Garden Park)

• Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Allen. Apply here.
• Lovejoy ISD posted a job opening for Middle School Social Studies and PE Teacher and Boys Athletic Coach (2025-2026 School Year) in Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Allen here.

🗞 Nearby News

Parker

• DART to Suspend CBD Train Service for Safety Work on Wednesday Night (northdallasgazette.com)
• Free throws lift Plano East in District 6-6A opener (murphymonitor.com)
• ‘Alan's Universe' Shows What It Might Look Like to Win at YouTube (nytimes.com)

Plano

• 2025 all-area volleyball: See individual awards, full first, second and third teams (dallasnews.com)

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