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Schools in Van Alstyne and Howe are introducing additional athletic programs for students.
Jubal Pennington· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
June 23, 20261 min read
The school districts in Van Alstyne and Howe are expanding their athletic options by offering new sports. Specific details regarding which additional activities are being added were not provided in the report.
The announcement was published on June 23, 2026.
Source: heralddemocrat.com.
Jubal Pennington· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Jubal Pennington writes about community life, schools, public safety, and neighborhood happenings around Van Alstyne.
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