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Welcome!Welcome to our weekly email newsletter, “VA Insider”. Please share with your friends so we can keep as many people as possible informed on what is happening in and around Van Alstyne! Every back issue plus the form to sign up are on our website. |
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026
This week, we proudly recognize and honor the dedicated professionals behind the headset—our Public Safety Telecommunicators.
They are the calm voice in the chaos… the steady hand in moments of crisis… and the critical link between our community and first responders. Every call they answer could be someone’s worst day, and they handle each one with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering focus.
Our telecommunicators work around the clock, often without recognition, ensuring that officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel have the information they need to respond quickly and effectively. Their role is vital to public safety, and their impact cannot be overstated.
To our Communications Team—thank you for your commitment, your sacrifice, and your service to our community. We are proud of each and every one of you.
Please join us in recognizing and thanking these true “first” first responders this week.
Chief Barnes |
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City Council Meeting Tomorrow Night @ 6:30 |
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The regular April Van Alstyne City Council Meeting will be tomorrow night at 6:30 at City Hall, 152 N Main Drive.
This year’s Sounds of Summer lineup will be announced during the meeting!
We will also live stream on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/_choHD7-hAA and on our website at https://www.cityofvanalstyne.us/Live |
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Collin McKinney DayThis Saturday |
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Saturday, April 18th
Van Alstyne activities: 2:00-3:00. First Christian Church: 274 S. Waco St., Van Alstyne. Free. 2:30-4:30. Van Alstyne Historical Museum: 130 N. Waco St., Van Alstyne. Free. 5:00-11:00. Dowling Distilling: 126 S. Main St., Van Alstyne. Dinner Menu. Self Pay. |
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Patriotic Decoration Contest Dusty Williams |
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The Patriotic Decoration Contest continues. Kandi and I head over to Dusty Williams' house to see how he has his house decked out with some tips on how you can get involved too! |
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Library Renovation UpdateApril 13, 2026 |
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Here's Judy Kimzey, your Library Director with the Van Alstyne Public Library with this weeks Library Renovation Update. Flooring is happening and much more... |
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Little Big Town 5K &Family Fun Run |
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the 18th Annual Little Big Town 5K & Family Fun Run, benefiting the Van Alstyne Education Foundation.
This annual community tradition brings families, students, teachers, and local businesses together for a morning of fun while raising funds that support classroom grantsand senior scholarships for Van Alstyne ISD.
Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with friends, or bringing the kids for the Family Fun Run, this event is all about celebrating our community and supporting our schools.
 Saturday, May 2, 2026
 Family Fun Run – 8:00 AM
5K – 8:30 AM
 Van Alstyne High School
Grab your friends, form a team, and come be part of one of Van Alstyne’s favorite traditions!
 Register today:
Scan the QR code or visit runsignup.com |
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Wee School Touch A TruckThis Saturday |
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🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at First United Methodist Church Van Alstyne, Wee School's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉
Every wrist-band, lunch and raffle ticket to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.
Thank you for supporting our wee school mission, your support is invaluable. |
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Sign up for updates to construction and other projects going on around town. Just hit the button and choose the project, or projects, you are interested in! |
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The Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce News |
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From the Senior Center, to the Library, Parks and Rec and more… there is always something going on in VA! Check out the calendar for more… |
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