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CORBIN — Monday night’s meeting of the Corbin City Commission had a jam-packed agenda for August’s regular monthly meeting.

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Election Day for the municipal runoff elections that will decide two new council members is Saturday. Here’s what you need to know before heading to vote....

Allen ISD incumbents win elections, two council races head to runoffs More than 80% of voters supported Allen ISD’s attendance credit election. A City of Allen water tower near Prestige Circle and Bethany Drive in Allen, Texas Thursday August 14, 2014.(Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer) Unofficial election results show victories for all Allen ISD school board incumbents and some uncertainty for city council, as two of the three races head to runoff elections. The district’s attendance cre...

New Allen Mayor Pro Tem named after the former was arrested on child pornography charges and resigned Baine Brooks has served on the city council since 2012. A City of Allen water tower near Prestige Circle and Bethany Drive in Allen, Texas Thursday August 14, 2014.(Andy Jacobsohn / Staff Photographer) Allen City Council unanimously voted to elect Baine Brooks as the new Mayor Pro Tem on Feb. 23, following the resignation of longtime mayor pro tem Gary Caplinger, who was arrested on child porno...

Allen Mayor Pro Tem Gary Caplinger resigns after arrest on child pornography charges He felt that resigning would be the best for not only him and his family but also for the city, his attorney said. File photo of the Collin County Courthouse(Staff) Todd Shapiro said the pressure for Caplinger to resign came almost immediately after his arrest last week. “I received calls, emails and texts from officials with the city of Allen requesting that Gary step down as mayor pro tem,” Shapiro said T...

Allen mayor pro-tem arrested on child pornography charges By FOX 4 Staff ALLEN, Texas - Allens mayor pro-tem has been arrested on charges related to child pornography. Gary Caplinger was booked into Collin County jail Thursday and has since been released. The city of Allen posted a statement about the arrest saying it was shocking. Caplinger has served as mayor pro-tem since 2012 and was first elected to the Allen City Council in 2005. The city says right now hes serving his final term which ex...

Applications are now available for candidates who wish to run for Allen City Council, City Secretary Shelley George announced Monday. Allen residents will cast ballots May 1 for the City Council for Places 1, 3 and 5. Incumbents Gary Caplinger (Place 5) and Kurt Kizer (Place 1) will be ineligible for reelection because of term limits. Councilwoman Lauren Doherty is the incumbent for Place 3. Prospective candidates are instructed to pick up applications at Allen City Hall and to file them betwee...