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US 75 Closures This Week

US 75 southbound exit ramp to FM 121 (Exit 51) will be closed every night from August 31st to September 4th from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Drivers can continue traveling south and take the next exit ramp.

US 75 northbound exit ramp to FM 121 (Exit 51) will be closed every night from August 31st to September 4th from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Drivers can continue traveling north and take the next exit ramp.

US 75 northbound and southbound frontage roads at the intersection of FM 121 will have nightly lane closures from August 31st to September 4th from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. During these closures, only one lane will be closed at a time allowing traffic to travel north and south using one open lane.

FM 121 at the intersection of us 75 will be closed every night from August 31st to September 4th from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Businesses at the corners of the intersection will have access.

This closures are needed to safely perform milling and hot mix asphalt work at the intersection of US 75 and FM 121. Message boards will be placed ahead of the work location to alert drivers. Flaggers will be directing drivers to facilitate & control traffic traveling through the intersection.

Also

US 75 southbound entrance ramp from Blythe Road will be closed on September 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drivers can continue traveling south and take the next entrance ramp.

This closure is needed to safely move concrete barrier. Message boards will be placed ahead of the work location to alert drivers.

All closures are subject to being delayed or altered due to weather conditions, mechanical issues, or material supply issues.

Interactive Agendas

Did you know we launched our Interactive Agenda tool three months ago? It’s designed to help you easily find and watch the specific portions of City Council and Planning & Zoning meetings that matter most to you—no more skipping around trying to guess where a topic starts. Just click on any agenda item, and the video will automatically jump right to that exact moment. You can test it out with the latest Special Called City Council Meeting from August 25th, or browse our archive dating back to June 9th. Give it a try!

Interactive Agendas

Homecoming Parade Returns!

Parade Route and Street Closings

The Homecoming Parade makes its big return on Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm. Kandi and Mike go over the details including roads that will be closed starting at 5:30 that evening so you can plan ahead.

Sounds of Summer, September 12th!

Bring a chair and your family and friends to join us at the Central Social District for a night of FREE Live music! Saturday, September 12th @ 7:30pm.

Texas country star Jack Ingram is known for his authentic storytelling and chart-topping hit, “Wherever You Are”. With a career rooted in the Texas music scene, he delivers powerful performances that connect deeply with audiences and showcase his distinctive voice and songwriting. Opening is Stoney Musgrove.

This is a FREE family-friendly event with food trucks and live music. Coolers are welcome (NO GLASS) and pets are welcome on a leash!

Presented by Van Alstyne Parks and Recreation, and Airview AC.

Special appreciation to our HOSPITALITY SPONSOR Wyndam Garden Inn of Anna for hosting our entertainment and offering special rates for overnight stays for the Series.

Other sponsors include Centurion Homes, Performance Roofing and Painting, Onyx Construction, Mastco Plumbing, Benton Real Estate , Kirby Smith Machinery, HEB, Community Waste Disposal-CWD, Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce, Zimmerer Kubota, Card My Yard of Anna, Texas Bank, ACS Construction!!

Next Chapter

September Library Happenings

It's the Next Chapter! Time to find out all the things that are happening at your Van Alstyne Public Library with Library Director Kimberly Bowen.

Senior Center September Calendar

Labor Day

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the following city offices will be closed Monday, September 7th.

- City Hall (administrative offices including the City Manager’s Office, Finance, CEDC, Development Services, and Utility Billing)
- Parks and Recreation Offices (including the Van Alstyne Rec Center)
- Van Alstyne Public Library
- Van Alstyne Museum
- Van Alstyne Senior Center
- Municipal Court
- Public Works (for water and wastewater emergencies please call 903-482-5251)

All emergency services will be at full capacity during the holiday.
Trash and recycling services will not be affected by the holiday.

The Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce News

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…