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
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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
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 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
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Reviews Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Proposal
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a resolution to propose the 2026 property tax rate during a special-called meeting on August 12, 2026. Officials will also schedule a public hearing for community comments.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 15, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Borrows $16 Million for Water and Sewer Ahead of Commercial Growth
The city approved a $16 million infrastructure bond at 5 percent interest, about $34 million in total repayment through 2057, to extend water and sewer toward a planned commercial site west of U.S. 75.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 4, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Night Closures Planned for Van Alstyne Exits in Grayson County
Overnight exit closures are scheduled in Van Alstyne from Sunday night through Friday morning.
Jubal PenningtonAugust 3, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Considers Resolution for Economic Development Agreement
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a resolution on July 14, 2026, authorizing the Van Alstyne Economic Development Corporation to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Promissory Note with Advanced Process Solutions, LLC. The item is listed as AG Communication-26-162.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council Reviews NRG Energy Power Contract
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a 36 month electricity agreement with NRG Energy. The proposal sets a rate of $0.07492 per kilowatt hour for service beginning June 1, 2029.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Hold Public Hearing on Solara Public Improvement District
Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, regarding the Solara Public Improvement District. The item addresses a petition from Paul O'Daniel, Mary O'Daniel, William Thomas Witherspoon, Sandra Stein Witherspoon, and Van Alstyne 93 Acres LLC.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Hold Public Hearing on TIRZ No. 3
Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, to consider an ordinance creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3. The measure outlines boundaries, establishes a governing board, and sets a tax increment base under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Review Rezoning for 69.2-Acre Commercial and Multifamily Project
The Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, regarding a rezoning request for a 69.2-acre tract near US 75 and FM 121. The proposal seeks to change the land designation to a Planned Development District to permit commercial and multifamily...
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne Council to Review Tax Increment Zone Amendment
Van Alstyne City Council will hold a July 14, 2026, public hearing on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1064 and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone One financing plan. The measure would modify the city's tax increment participation to exclude the Interest and Sinking tax rate.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 18, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Elmore appointed as new Police Chief in Clarkson
Elmore has been named the next Police Chief of Clarkson.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 17, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Nightly US 75 Closures Planned in Van Alstyne
Nightly road closures are scheduled for US Highway 75 in Van Alstyne, Grayson County, according to a report from KTEN.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 2, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Internet Speeds Up to 6 Gig Now Available as Sparklight Completes Sherman Upgrades
Sparklight has invested more than $21 million over three years to expand its fiber-rich broadband network in Sherman, delivering internet speeds up to 6 Gigabits per second to local residents and businesses.
Jubal PenningtonJuly 1, 20261 min read
Van Alstyne
Texas-Oklahoma Traffic Data Agreement Aims to Speed Emergency Response on Border Routes
The Texas and Oklahoma departments of transportation are now sharing real-time traffic data across state lines, giving drivers and emergency responders better visibility into conditions along Red River corridor routes.
Jubal PenningtonJune 30, 20261 min read