“Fresh Picks” features top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the Allen, Fairview and Lucas neighborhoods after the deadline for this Friday’s print edition.

>>Allen

Congressman Johnson demands changes, praises govt. decision

Lucas student becomes National Merit Semi-Finalist

Boon students journey to the center of the Earth

Boon PTA presents the Dad's Pumpkin Festival

Allen Public Library presents Asian-American author Kalia Yang

Allen Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage month

Bach to Books presents Egyptologist Dr. Karl Kilinski

Collin/Denton County Memory Walk kicks off in Allen

Lovejoy's Leopard Friday set for Sept. 26

Dinosaurs Alive! throws Grand Opening Celebration

Adult cooking class offered with Cooper Clinic at Craig Ranch Chef

‘Fresh Picks’ for the week of Sept. 12

“Fresh Picks” features top stories posted by our contributos at neighborsgo.com for and about the Allen, Fairview and Lucas neighborhoods after the deadline for this Friday’s print edition.

>>Allen

• Trinity Trail trailride set for Sept. 13

• ASA throws Fastpitch Fun Fest Sept. 20

• Allen Arts Alliance invites community to share in Panache

• AHS asks businesses to Paint Town Blue

• Leopards suffer defeat, learn from loss to Cardinals

• Allen gymnasts lead team to victory

• Sublime Chocolate hosts grand opening Sept. 13

• AHS Tallenettes take to the field

• Norton Elementary names Knights of the Week

• Norton's Ecoliteracy Project continues work

• Faith Lutheran Women of Faith kicks off year of activities

• Marshmallow, pasta make class fun for Faith Lutheran students

• Faith Lutheran preschoolers celebrate Labor Day

• Allen Rotary sets drop-off locales for coat donation

• Heroes for Children 5K selects Grand Marshall

• Transplant recipient recommends fellow patient to Oprah

>>McKinney

McKinney Noteworthy: Fresh Picks

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>>Plano

Plano Noteworthy: Fresh Picks

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The Friday night lights are on in full force throughout North Texas, and this can only mean one thing: High school football is back!

This season promises to be full of many familiar themes - the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, returning champs and underdogs who persevere.

This season also promises something different: For the first time, HSGameTime.com and neighborsgo are partnering to present as many of these stories - in your words and images - in print.

You'll still find the same thorough Dallas Morning News staff game coverage in Saturday's SportsDay section and on HSGameTime.com. But starting Friday, Sept. 5, you'll start seeing your coverage of the games in our print neighborsgo sections.

How can you get your favorite teams in print? It's simple. You can start today by uploading the photos you shot at last night's games to HSGameTime.com/dfw. Once online, neighborsgo editors will select the best images to run in the following Friday's print editions.

Have stories to share? You can post those, too - as well as videos. Once you've posted, you'll have a link to share with your friends and family. You'll also have a shot at having your material appear in print.

Wait, you're saying. What's the catch? There isn't one - the site is free, signing up is a breeze and you can still pick up a neighborsgo for free, as well, at your area Starbucks. (Or you can start subscribing to The Dallas Morning News, which neighborsgo comes with every week in 39 area communities.)

OK, maybe there is one catch - the great catch that clinched last night's game. And the shots of the awesome band formation, pep rally or cheerleader squad. These images are on your digital camera. We want to see them and want you to share them with the entire area.

Questions? Comments? Drop us a line at community@neighborsgo.com or contact editors directly at neighborsgo.com/connect. Until then, see you online at HSGameTime.com or neighborsgo.com and in print in neighborsgo. Happy posting, everyone!

“Fresh Picks” features the top stories posted by our contributors at neighborsgo.com for and about the Allen area after the deadline for this Friday’s print edition.

Norton Elementary names Knights of the Week

Leopards debut in Varsity Football Aug. 29

SPCA Adoption Booth set for Stonebriar Centre Sept. 20

Tallenettes take part in AHS Kick-Off Pep Rally

AHS Tallenettes honored to join the AHS Marching Band for parade

AHS boys, girls Lacrosse Face-Off registration meeting set for Sept. 11

Eagle’s Wings Athletics opens season with Girlz Rock competition

FUMC Allen presents Loss Recovery Workshop for those grieving

SRLA hosts annual fall yard sale

McKinney Christian Academy begins school on firm foundation

Stonebriar Community Church's new worship center opens Sept. 14

Third Annual Good Samaritan Awards Gala recognizes 'Samaritans' and graduates

Agatha Christie in Deep South: 'The Hollow' done Southern style at RTC

Texins Flying Club offers classes

Wine Store in Downtown Plano

The Golden Girls: A Night with Nastia and Carly

Home Sales Prices Up in Allen