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Van Alstyne ISD said human rescoring raised results on 47% of TELPAS and 55% of STAAR/EOC exams it submitted, and score changes are already in student records.
A 60% chance of rain coverage is forecast across Texoma Thursday before triple-digit heat returns Friday.
Van Alstyne ISD announced that human rescoring of 101 state assessments resulted in score increases for more than half of the submissions.
The Van Alstyne football team prepares for a home matchup with Greenville after opening the season with two victories.
Rep. Pat Fallon voted Yea on H R 4795 and H R 1501 during the recent session.
Tami Hayes is constructing The Emerald, a new rooftop bar in Van Alstyne that aims to become a regional dining destination by the start of next year.
Van Alstyne officials have maintained the property tax rate at 55.37 cents per $100 of assessed value, projecting a net revenue increase driven by new construction despite declining values for existing homes.
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.
Debra Pettit has spent a decade repurposing old homecoming mums to ensure students can participate in school traditions.
Van Alstyne ISD announced that registrations and payments for school-day testing are due on September 4.
The Van Alstyne ISD Homecoming Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with temporary road closures expected along Highway 5 and in the downtown area.
Van Alstyne ISD students will not attend school on Monday, Sept. 7, or Tuesday, Sept. 8, with classes resuming on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
The Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees approved a final budget amendment on Aug. 31 to cover expenses that exceeded original budget estimates.
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider an ordinance amending Section 36-501 of the municipal code. The measure would formally designate specific municipal gatherings as annual Entertainment District Events.
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a proposed amendment to Section 42-82 of the Code of Ordinances. The change would establish two-hour parking regulations on the west side of Main Drive between Marshall Drive and Jefferson Street.
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an annual interlocal cooperation agreement with Grayson County. The pact covers emergency ambulance and fire protection services for specific unincorporated areas during fiscal...
The Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to receive testimony and consider adopting an ordinance that establishes the 2026 municipal tax rate.
The Van Alstyne City Council will consider an ordinance on Sept. 8, 2026, ratifying that the adopted budget requires raising more property tax revenue than the previous year. The measure addresses a total increase of $203,228 and follows state code requirements.
The Van Alstyne City Council will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to receive testimony and consider adopting an ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget. The agenda outlines a presentation followed by deliberation on the proposed balanced budget.
Van Alstyne ISD families are asked to complete the Notice of/Consent for School Health Related Services form in Skyward Family Access as soon as possible.
A church rummage sale will take place on September 5 in Sherman.
