Allen Premium Outlets marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration attended by Allen Chamber of Commerce representatives, city officials and first responders.
“This center is one of the most important developments in our city’s history,” said Mayor Pro Tem Ben Trahan during the Oct. 1 ceremony. He called the outlet mall the city’s “number one economic driver” since its opening.
The shopping center opened in October 2000, with management saying the facility serves as a retail destination and community gathering place…