40 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2018 ALLEN EAGLES FOOTBALL In a state that often boasts about size, no town does big bigger than Allen. Allen is home to the state’s largest high school, and the school’s enormous 750-person marching band covers most of the home field at Eagle Stadium. If you’ve ever seen Friday Night Lights, you’ll understand the pride that exists for the Allen Eagles. Having won three State Championship titles in a row from 2012-2014, the Eagles again secured the 6A Division 1 State Championship for the 2017-2018 season. Fans can enjoy watching their favorite team in the stadium that sits on 72 acres of land. The team nearly broke a record for most consecutive wins in 2015, having a 57-game streak before falling just short during the state semi-final game. Allen lives and breathes football, and residents are proud to live in a city that has such a highly reputable team. Allen ALLEN EVENTS CENTER From concerts to corporate meetings, tradeshows to talent shows, sports events, fundraisers, banquets and more, the state-of-the-art Allen Event Center features seating for 7,000, over 47,000 feet of exhibit space and cut-down scalability for smaller audiences. Conveniently located off US 75 just north of Dallas, Allen Event Center is within walking distance of hotels, restaurants and premiere shopping. And the parking garage is always FREE. alleneventcenter.com WATTERS CREEK AT MONTGOMERY FARM Watters Creek, the hub of Allen’s ever-growing community, is the go-to destination to shop, dine, enjoy entertainment, and partake in community festivities—in a naturally inspired resort-style center. See pages 43 to 51 for more about this scenic and diverse destination. WattersCreek.com Whether you are shopping, attending a sporting event, hitting the links or chilling out with your family, Allen, Texas is easy to get to and even easier to explore. Here are some highlights. "Dine al fresco at any of our tried and true dining establishments, meet friends for a decadent dessert or a creative cocktail at a sidewalk bar, or listen to live music on the Village Green. There is always something to discover here." - Debra Martinez, Marketing Director