ACTV
INFORMATION
Allen City Television
Comcast Channel 16
Allen, Texas

City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013
Phone: 214-509-4151
Fax: 214-509-4590

allentv@cityofallen.org
ACTV Allen City Television, part of the Public & Meida Relations Office, is the City of Allen's government access cable channel.
The goal of the channel is to provide Allen residents with comprehensive television coverage of important City meetings, special
events and services.

 
 

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Access Allen May 2007

Access Allen April 2007

An in-depth look at Finisar's Allen facility. (9:30 min.)

Access Allen March 2007

Four Teams of four, three adventures each, one Amazing City The City of Allen's AMAZING ADVENTURE. (33 minutes)

Access Allen January 2007

In The Tales of Allen, Craig Erickson brings us the story of Sam Bass and Gang.
(9.7 min.)
In an all new Ask The Mayor, Access Allen Host J.P. Gregoriew and Mayor Steve Terrell have a one on one chat about the City of Allen's Education and Outreach efforts. (10 min.)
Outtakes. (1 min.)

Access Allen 2006

Allen USA 2006 Highlights
Food & Vendors (2.5 min.)
.38 Special (8 min.)

Access Allen March to June 2006

It's almost that time of year again. Check out these highlights from the Allen USA 2005 celebration. (7 min.)
City of Allen Parks and Recreation sponsor the 6th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Montgomery Farm. (6 min.)
In Memory of . . . is a scheduled assembly to teach Allen students the sobering reality of making poor judgements when it comes to driving. (5 min.)
TotallyTtublar Dude! It's the 80's Kickball Tournament (5 min.)
Kids of all ages have many places to play including Allen Station Park and The Edge Skate Park. One of the newest locations is the Youth Center. Host Pierce Prendergest takes us on a tour. Go Pierce! (5.5 min.)
The City of Allen has many hidden treasures within its borders. The family of Amy Williams Monier has preserved the natural beauty of Allen by establishing the Connemara Conservancy in conjunction with the new development at Bethany Road and U.S. 75. Montgomery Farm will also represent one of the most progressive residential - commercial development in the area. (9 min.)

Access Allen February 2006

Highlights from the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new Allen Senior Center. (9 min.)
A closer look at the Allen police department and fire/rescue volunteer academies. (10 min.)
Mayor Steve Terrell discusses the development of the Performing Arts Hall by the Arts of Collin County in "Ask the Mayor." (8 min)
Access Allen Outtake (:21 sec.)

Access Allen January 2006

It's that time of year again. The 4th of July in January! Check out this new extended edition of Allen USA 2005. (6 min.)
In Memory of . . . is a scheduled assembly created by the Allen Fire Department to teach Allen students the sobering reality behind drinking and driving. (7 min.)
Single-Stream Dating - Community Services Style! (6 min. 40 sec.)
History of the Allen Telephone Company (7 min. 50 sec.)

Access Allen December 2005

Keep Allen Beautiful and the City's Community Services Department joined with volunteers to help clean up and beautify Allen - It's Allen Recycles Day!
With the arrival of the holiday season food is on the top of the list, which means lots of time in the kitchen. Join Firefighter Jason and Fire Dog Scrumpy as they give tips to stay Safe in the Kitchen.
Festivities from the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
The City of Allen Holiday Greetings!
A look at the highlights of the Grand Re-Opening of Allen's newest gem - Chase Oaks Golf Course.
Outtakes from the December 2005 edition of "Access Allen."

Access Allen October 2005
The construction of the New Senior Citizen's Center is in full swing. Margaret Gillett, Senior Center Supervisor gives us an update. (4.46 min.)
The offical ceremony to retire old fire engines or dedicate new ones is of great significance to Allen Fire Rescue. Firefighter Roger Nolen tells us more about this tradition and brings us the Dedication of Fire Engine T492. (3 min.)
The City Council has approved the budget for FY 2005-2006. Watch the overview of how tax dollars will be used to improve programs and services next year. (15.23 min.)
The City of Allen offers numerous workshops that are free to the public and educators of all kinds. Check out the highlights of the September 22nd Environmental Education Workshop. (3 min.)
Access Allen Outtakes from Access Allen October 2005 Edition.(:58 sec.)

Access Allen September 2005
Corporal Jon Felty from the Allen Police Department takes a look at the 2005 National Night Out. (5.96 min.)
An in depth look at the development of the Arts of Collin County.(11.3 min.)
A closer look at the development of the cancer monument. (8.41 min.)
Adorable and adoptable pets "In the Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter. (:76 sec.)
Access Allen Outtakes from Access Allen September 2005 Edition.(:67 sec.)

Access Allen August 2005

Traffic Engineer Stanton Foerster shows us how Allen stays on the move with The Flow of Traffic. (4.85 min.)
In depth information about the Citizen Academies offered through public safety. (12.17 min.)
Stroke does not discriminate againist gender, race or age. The Allen Senior Center gives us information about Stroke Awareness.. (7 min.)
Adorable and adoptable pets "In the Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter. (:76 sec.)
Access Allen Outtakes from Access Allen August 2005 Edition.(:48 sec.)

Access Allen July 2005

The EDGE @ Allen Station Park Skate Park Grand Opening (12.22 min.)
The Tales of Allen - The Allen Cemetery (6.73 min.)
Allen's Fire Marshal Craig Gillis and celebrating our independence safely. (6.68 min.)
Highlights from the 2005 Allen USA Celebration (3.81 min.)

Access Allen - June 2005
Dia de los ninos / Dia de los libros. Day of the Child / Day of the Book. Was not only a day to celebrate children and reading at the Library but also to dedicate a children's mural in the memory of Jeannette Marquis.(10 min.)
The city held a block party for Windridge Neighborhood Association as a part of the Quality Neighborhoods Initative. (4 min.)
The biggest pre-fourth of July concert series in North Texas - Check out Summer Sounds! (5 min.)
Environmental Services Coordinator, Joey Allette, takes us through some simple steps to control those pesky mosquitos this summer (2 min :30 sec.)
Come "dump your junk" and make a clean sweep across America! It's the annual Great American Clean-up in Allen. (3 min. :30 sec.)
Access Allen outtakes for June 2005 (2 min.)

Access Allen - May 2005
Overview of Allen Civic Plaza at City Hall. (12 min.)
Mayor Steve Terrell chats about the most recent addition to the Parks and Recreation family - Chase Oaks Golf Club (7 min.)
Allen USA Celebration is coming June 25th! (5 min.)
Weekly adoptable pets at the Allen animal shelter and In The Dog House (:45 sec.)
May 2005 Access Allen Outtakes & Bloopers (1 min. :20 sec.)

Access Allen - April 2005
Don't miss everybody's favorite parks and recreation game show! NAME THAT PARK ORDINANCE! (6 min.)
Find your groove with summer adult athletics. (2 min. 40 sec.)
The Tales of Allen host Craig Erickson takes us back in time for a ride on the Interurban Railway. (7 min. 21 sec.)
Outtakes from the April 2005 edition of Access Allen. (1 min. 20 sec.)

Access Allen - March 2005
Highlights from the opening festivities of the new Allen Public Library. (5 min. :20 sec.)
Let's join host J.P. and Library Director, Barbara Buehler, as they take us on a tour of the new library. (11 min.)
Mayor Steve Terrell chats about the City Council's Strategic Planning and how Allen plans for the future in "Ask The Mayor." (9 min. :30sec.)
Weekly Adoptable Pets "In The Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter. (1 min.)
Access Allen outtakes and bloopers for March 2005. (1 min. :30 sec.)

Access Allen - February 2005
Groundbreaking ceremony with a little in-sight about the future Allen Senior Center. (7 min.)
In "Ask The Department," we visit with the Police and Fire Departments and get an inside look at the upcoming Citizen Police and Fire Academies. (12 min.)
Featured this month in "The Tales of Allen" - The Old Stone Dam. (5 min. 20 sec.)
Weekly Adoptable Pets "In The Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter. (1 min.)

The R.B. & Darby Show.(3 min.)
** Offered only through Video on Demand **
Access Allen outtakes for February 2005.

Access Allen - January 2005
Single Stream Dating hits the air! It's all brought together in one big commingled recycling bin.
A look back at the 2004 Allen USA 4th of July Celebration.
The Flow of Traffic through Allen.
Featured on "The Tales of Allen" - The Allen Telephone Company in the early days.
Adorable and adoptable pets "In the Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter.
Access Allen outtakes for January 2005.

Access Allen - December 2004
Mayor Steve Terrell answers questions that are on the minds of our younger citizens in "Ask the Mayor".
Join Firefighter Jason Denton and Scrumpy the Fire Dog from the Allen Fire Department with a message about fire safety in the kitchen.
Holiday greetings from City Hall.
Craig Erickson takes us back to St. Mary Baptist Church to celebrate the history of our diverse community in "The Tales of Allen".
Information about the new video on demand service.
Adorable and adoptable pets "In the Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter.
Access Allen outtakes for December 2004.

Access Allen - November 2004
The Allen Economic Development Corporation presents highlights from its annual Millennium Business Awards.
Firefighter Jason Denton and Scrumpy the Fire Dog from the Allen Fire Department with a message about smoke alarms.
Craig Erickson takes us into the old Allen Cemetery to pay our respects to our founding families for The Tales of Allen.
Parks and Recreation department has several events for all ages to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. They include the Rudolph Run and the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Adorable and adoptable pets "In the Dog House" at the Allen Animal Shelter.