Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne defeats Carter 55-7 to start football season
The Van Alstyne Panthers opened their season with a decisive 55-7 victory over Carter, setting up a road game in Aubrey next week.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 30, 20261 min read
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Van Alstyne
Walker County Proposes Tax Hike for Staff Pay Raises
Walker County officials have put forward a proposal to increase property taxes by 1.19 cents per $100 of valuation to support salary increases for county employees.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 29, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Board to Vote on SB 12 Compliance
The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees will review and vote on the district's annual Senate Bill 12 Compliance Certification during its regular meeting on September 14, 2026.
Hollis TrappAugust 28, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne's Water Tower Is Purple This Month. A Local Family Can Tell You Why.
Easton Wieck was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy through newborn screening and had gene therapy at 28 days old. He now plays T-ball. The city is lighting its tower purple for SMA Awareness Month.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 27, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Regional Budget for 2027 Sees Rise in Property Tax Revenue in Grayson County
Grayson County's budget for 2027 will increase property tax revenue by over $3.5 million.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 27, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne library launches free app for self-guided downtown history tour
The Van Alstyne Public Library has introduced a free mobile application that allows users to explore the town's history at their own pace.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 27, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Steve Nabors Named Interim Chief of Police for Van Alstyne ISD
Van Alstyne ISD has appointed Officer Steve Nabors as Interim Chief of Police following the resignation of Chief Charles Milner, effective September 30, 2026.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 24, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Reviews Finance Plan for Lone Tree Project
The Van Alstyne City Council will review a proposed finance plan from Hilltop Securities Inc. for Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Series 2026. The meeting includes direction to staff regarding the Lone Tree Public Improvement District Phase #1 Project.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 22, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Reviews Road Closures and Bond Issuance for Infrastructure
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a resolution to temporarily close part of Farm to Market Road 121 for entertainment district events. Officials will also review ordinances authorizing the issuance of $16,250,000 in certificates for street and utility improvements.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 22, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
8/15-8/22 Van Alstyne Real Estate Report: 461 Listings, Sale Price Down 16.0%
Realtor.com counted 461 Van Alstyne, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 51 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $361,284.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 22, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Superintendent thanks families for first week of school
Superintendent Dr. David Brown expressed gratitude to Van Alstyne ISD families for their partnership during the first week of the 2026–2027 school year.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 21, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
VAISD Board Moves Regular Meetings to Second Monday of Each Month
The Van Alstyne Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to change its regular meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month to reduce scheduling conflicts.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 21, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne High School Scored a 96. The District's Elementary Schools Scored in the 70s.
A B rating at 87 built on a barbell: two A campuses at the secondary level, three C campuses below them, and no B campus anywhere in the district.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Postpones Rezoning Vote for 69.2-Acre Tract
The Van Alstyne City Council postponed consideration of a rezoning proposal for a 69.2-acre property near US 75 and FM 121. The item, identified as The Landing, would have changed zoning to allow commercial and multifamily development but was deferred without discussion.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Approves 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate
The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district's 2026-27 budget and a total tax rate of $1.1687 per $100 of valuation during its August 17 meeting.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 18, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Families Urged to Download My Ride K-12 App
The City of Van Alstyne reminds families to download the My Ride K-12 app to track student bus schedules and receive real-time transportation updates.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne ISD Receives B Rating, Announces Improvement Plans
Van Alstyne ISD received an overall score of 87 and a B rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-26 school year.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 17, 20262 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Postpones Commercial Development Agreement Vote
The Van Alstyne City Council postponed consideration of a development agreement with Alstyne and Central 121 No 1, L.P. for a commercial project at the northwest corner of US 75 and FM 121 during its August 11 meeting.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 15, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Review Commercial Development Agreement
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider an ordinance approving a development agreement with VA Industrial Partners, L.P. for a commercial project on Martin Duke Road. The measure would authorize the city manager to finalize the contract.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 15, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Vote on Creekline Financing Deal
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a resolution to approve a financing agreement and a contribution agreement with Creekline Partners, LTD. for the Creekline Public Improvement District during its Aug. 11 meeting.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 15, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Consider Rezoning 2.3-Acre Tract for Commercial Use
Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on Aug. 11, 2026, to consider rezoning a 2.3-acre property from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with an underlying C-2 Commercial designation. The proposal modifies standards for commercial development.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 15, 20261 min read