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US Hwy 75 Closures This Week

There will be nighttime road closures on US 75 this week.

US 75 southbound right lane from Hall Cemetery Road to Exit 52 will be closed from September 24, 8:00 PM to September 25, 5:00 AM.

US 75 southbound right lane from FM 121 to the Entrance Ramp to FM 121 will be closed from September 24, 8:00 PM to September 25, 5:00 AM.

US 75 northbound right lane from Northridge Road to Redden Road will be closed from September 24, 8:00 PM to September 25, 5:00 AM.

These closures are needed to safely remove and reset concrete traffic barriers. Message boards will be placed ahead of the work location to alert drivers. All entrance and exit ramps in these work areas will remain open.

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

We’re Hiring!

Good crews. Good training. A lot of growth ahead.

Van Alstyne Fire-Rescue is hiring Firefighter/Paramedics and Driver Operators!

If you’re looking for a department where you can train, stay active, grow in your career, and serve a rapidly growing community, check us out.

FF/Paramedic — $70,313.19
Driver Operator — $83,957.18
48/96 Schedule

Deadline: October 6th

https://www.cityofvanalstyne.us/hr#occdrw

Planning & Zoning Meets Tomorrow

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets tomorrow night at 6:30 at City Hall. We will be streaming live.

Agenda: https://cityofvanalstyne.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=4474

National Night Out, October 6th

National Night Out is coming up! Tuesday night, October 6th, from 6:00 until 8:00. Bounce houses, free hot dogs, watermelon, train rides, and the Police Dept vs Fire Dept tug of war! Lots of raffle prizes too. Kandi and Mike have the details...

Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 10AM–4PM in Historic Downtown Van Alstyne for one of the community’s favorite fall traditions!

Enjoy a full day of family fun featuring:
Over 100 Vendors
Carnival Rides
Petting Zoo
Live Music from Double Vision a Foreigner Tribute and the Jake Wofford Band
Food Trucks
Shopping & Local Businesses
…and so much more!

Bring the whole family and experience the charm of beautiful Historic Downtown Van Alstyne while celebrating all things fall.
Downtown Van Alstyne
Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Presented by Performance Roofing & Painting.
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Supporting Sponsors- Centurion Homes, Mastco Plumbing, Airvew AC
Music sponsors-HEB & Brother Plumber
Community Sponsors-Zimmerer Kubota, Card My Yard of Anna, Texas Bank VA, Sparklife Chiropractic, David Rodriguez State Farm Insurance Agency and CWD (Community Waste Disposal)

Lego My Library

It's adult LEGO building hour! Bring your own set or build with ours during this relaxed, hands-on STEM program for adults.

Thursday, September 24th • 6 to 7 pm

Something Fishy at the Senior Center

Fishing trip Friday October 16th! Please sign up at the senior center. Cut off for sign ups are October 9th. Seniors only!

New Faces at VA Chamber Breakfast

FREE Coffee at the September Breakfast put on by The Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Country Charm Coffee. Lots of networking and some new faces! City Manager Lane Jones gave a downtown update as well. See you at the next one!

The Van Alstyne Chamber of Commerce News

Chamber After Hours is THIS THURSDAY!

Join us for an afternoon of connections, conversation, and community sponsored by Pettit Realty Group - Paragon Realtors - pettitrealtygroup

Thursday, September 24
4:30–6:30 PM
Van Alstyne Chamber Office

Come mingle with fellow Chamber members, make a few new connections, and enjoy the company.

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…