The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees met Oct. 15 to recognize student leadership opportunities, review enrollment data, and approve contracts for Elementary School No. 4.
Jubal Pennington / October 16, 2026
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Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD approves $1.5 million to air-condition its indoor athletic facility, citing UIL heat-safety rules
Trustees voted unanimously Thursday. The district says savings on the larger project cover the cost, and the system targets UIL heat limits, not a 72-degree room.
Jubal PenningtonOctober 16, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Fire department lands $80,511 federal grant, one of five North Texas awards
The Van Alstyne Fire Department received $80,511 from FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program, according to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's office.
Jubal Pennington · October 16, 2026
Texas
Photo ID, a mail ballot cutoff and no straight-ticket option: the Texas voting rules to know before early voting opens Monday
Early voting runs Oct. 19 to 30. Texas requires one of seven photo IDs, offers a sworn-form alternative for voters who cannot get one, and requires mail ballot applications by Oct. 23.
Hollis Trapp · October 16, 2026
My Community - News
Grayson County commissioners vote Tuesday on adding four streets west of town to the county road system. The same evening, Van Alstyne's planning commission weighs two rural plats and a change to its own membership rules.
Jubal Pennington / October 15, 2026
Middle school, junior high and high school choirs will perform from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Jubal Pennington / October 15, 2026
Families of students interested in the new boys and girls soccer programs can meet Coach Ellis at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the high school cafeteria.
Jubal Pennington / October 15, 2026
News From Neighboring Cities
Anna· annaweekly.news
- First construction package for Collin County's courthouse expansion, $5.75 million in sitework and piers, goes to commissioners Monday
October 16, 2026
- Home permits through September sit four shy of last year's full total, chart in a neighboring city's packet shows
October 15, 2026
- Outer Loop's southeast leg gets a public meeting Oct. 27 as Collin County nears a final route from Farmersville to Rockwall County
October 15, 2026
Howe· howe.city
- Early voting opens Monday at the Howe Police Department, one of eight sites across Grayson County
October 16, 2026
- Downtown Howe-lloween set for Monday, Oct. 26, with free trick-or-treating at vendor booths
October 16, 2026
- Mayor says she is 'deeply concerned' about the circumstances behind the police chief's resignation
October 15, 2026
Weather
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A Wind Advisory is active for Van Alstyne, TX, through this evening. High winds and gusts up to 40 mph are expected today before conditions calm tomorrow.
Marlene Ortiz / October 16, 2026
A Wind Advisory is active for Van Alstyne, TX. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 70F. Temperatures will fall significantly tomorrow with gusty north winds.
Marlene Ortiz / October 15, 2026
Temperatures in Van Alstyne are soaring with a heat index near 99°F today. A slight chance of rain showers exists before 4pm, followed by a chance of thunderstorms.
Marlene Ortiz / October 14, 2026
Texas
View allEarly voting runs Oct. 19 to 30. Texas requires one of seven photo IDs, offers a sworn-form alternative for voters who cannot get one, and requires mail ballot applications by Oct. 23.
Hollis Trapp / October 16, 2026
Medicare's open season runs through Dec. 7. Texans whose Advantage plan ends in 2027 must choose a new one, and can switch to Original Medicare with a Medigap policy without a health review.
Jubal Pennington / October 15, 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife's August roadside survey found above-average bobwhite numbers in most regions, with scaled quail booming in the Edwards Plateau. Hunters on public land need the annual permit.
Dana Whitlock / October 14, 2026
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas analysis blames lost refinery output and thin inventories, not retailer markups, for fuel prices running far above crude. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since 1982.
Dana Whitlock / October 13, 2026
Republican Nate Sheets, who unseated Sid Miller in the primary, wants data centers on the state's terms; Democrat Clayton Tucker would pause approvals. A Libertarian, Austin R. Kelly, is also on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Hollis Trapp / October 12, 2026
Speaking Saturday at txEDCON in Houston, the state education commissioner tied low reading scores to poverty and urged trustees to adopt vetted instructional materials, including the state-developed Bluebonnet curriculum.
Jubal Pennington / October 11, 2026
Sport
- Speed’s limited return adds one piece to Dallas’ uneven practice week
National / October 16, 2026
- Spurs pull away from Suns 123-103 for first preseason win
National / October 15, 2026
- Hintz Wins Shootout as Stars Edge Avalanche 3-2
National / October 15, 2026
- Bouanga's Double Lifts LAFC Past Austin FC at BMO Stadium
National / October 15, 2026
- Late Pirani goal leaves Dynamo with 3-3 draw in San Diego
National / October 15, 2026
- Kaick's Late Strike Secures FC Dallas 1-0 Win Over Seattle
National / October 15, 2026