Van Alstyne Leader

08/29/2023

07/28/2023

There is still time to vote for your favorite businesses for Best of Texoma 2023. https://www.vanalstyneleader.com/cr-dep-best-of/?event_token=8dddd18928945b43

07/05/2023

Best of Texoma is here. Follow the link to nominate your favorite businesses.

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06/24/2023

Herald Democrat Here are the All-Texomaland award winners for the 2022-23 school year: Male Athlete of the Year – Cooper Smith, Sr., Bells Female Athlete of the Year – Cameron Roller, Sr., Gunter Coach of the Year – Rheanna Fagan, Whitesboro Deckard-Woodlee-Pelton Courage Award – Amanda Wigg...

06/17/2023

Herald Democrat Here is the All-Texomaland Baseball Team for the 2023 season: Most Valuable Player – Barrett Kent, Sr., Pottsboro Hitter of the Year – Logan Jenkins, Jr., Collinsville Pitcher of the Year – Issac Villanueva, Sr., Gunter Newcomer of the Year – Walker Overman, Jr., Gunter Coach...

06/10/2023

Herald Democrat Here is the All-Texomaland Softball Team for the 2023 season: Most Valuable Player – Bradi Gallaway, Soph., Whitesboro Hitter of the Year – Devyn Elvington, Jr., Collinsville Pitcher of the Year – Aly Malone, Sr., Pottsboro Newcomer of the Year – Aubrey Mask, Fr., Sherman Coa...

06/03/2023

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05/14/2023

Interruptions are the norm rather than the exception, and yet, many can think of at least one interruption that altered their definition of normal for a length of time, perhaps for a time that has no expiration date. These “breaks” in our daily flow can either break or bend us. When we bend, our life still exists in the mainstream but has offshoots of thoughts that babble like streams. -Tiffany Chartier

Interruptions are the norm rather than the exception, and yet, many can think of at least one interruption that altered their definition of normal for a length of time, perhaps for a time that has no expiration date. These “breaks” in our daily flow can either break or bend us. When we bend, our...

05/13/2023

Community calendar May 11- June 10

Thurs., May 11 McKinney Unity Park Day, 11 a.m. Finch Park Community Luncheon, 12 p.m., Melissa ISD Van Alstyne FFA banquet, 6 p.m.

05/13/2023

Sounds of Summer kicks off this week with the first free concert of the series to be held Saturday at the Central Social District.

Sounds of Summer kicks off this week with the first free concert of the series to be held Saturday at the Central Social District. Neal McCoy will headline with opening act TikTok star Jaden Hamilton.

05/12/2023

Regional Quarterfinal Champions 8-5
Van Alstyne High School

05/12/2023

VAN ALSTYNE — Jaidan Servati took her time making a decision on her volleyball future and the Van Alstyne senior hitter felt it was worth the wait.

05/12/2023

Writer/director Ari Aster immediately proved his chops for making interesting scary movies with great sound design on Hereditary and Midsommar. That should make it no surprise that Beau is Afraid does a terrific job establishing an uneasy atmosphere relying heavily on every creak in the floorboards or distant shout. -Doug Laman

Ari Aster, left, writer/director of “Beau Is Afraid,” and star Joaquin Phoenix pose together at the premiere of the film, Monday, April 10, 2023, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

05/11/2023

VAHS has another STATE CHAMPION!!

Cyrus Mahan cleared 6’10” in the 4A UIL State High Jump finals to bring home GOLD!

Congratulations to Cyrus and his coaches! Hard work pays off!
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05/11/2023

What outdoor sporting events are taking place?

Through May 14 – Texas North Zone Rio Grande turkey spring season. Through May 14 – Texas Eastern turkey spring season for 12 counties including Grayson, Fannin, and Lamar Counties.

05/11/2023

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By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat VAN ALSTYNE — The Lady Panthers haven’t had much trouble getting to the third round of the playoffs, but they know if they are going to take another step closer to state they will be facing their toughest test yet. “I tell the girls all the time we don’t....

05/11/2023

See April high school construction update photos.

Van Alstyne ISD shared new high school construction update photos during the last week of April. The new school is expected to be complete by summer of 2024. courtesy photo

05/10/2023

Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary.

Horses are prone to accidents, so it is important for owners to know how to recognize changes in a horse’s health and determine when veterinary care is necessary. Dr.

05/10/2023

Van Alstyne's Carson Brown is headed to Texas Lutheran to play basketball over scoring more than 2,000 points for the Panthers. Jason Della Rosa / Herald Democrat

05/10/2023

“This is an office that will take charge of providing legal representation for persons the courts find to be indigent,” County Court-at-Law No. 1 Judge James Henderson explained saying such an office be a private office that would work through a written agreement with the county and would employ people who are contract workers and who would not add to the overall number of people employed by the county.

Tuesday, Grayson County commissioners gave County Court-at-Law No. 1 Judge James Henderson permission to submit a grant application to establish a managed assigned counsel office for the county.

05/09/2023

Have you heard of James Throckmorton?

Library of Congress description: “Throckmorton, Hon. James Webb of Texas (Member of Secession Convention fo Texas 1861) Capt. and Major - Confederate Army Born in Tennessee Feb. 1, 1825”. WikiMedia Commons

05/09/2023

Calls to the city of Howe for comment were no by the time of writing for this article.

Howe will soon have to seek out new options for wastewater treatment services. Sherman officials sent a letter to Howe city officials this week, notifying them of its plans to cease wastewater services by May 15, 2025.

05/08/2023

Dear Neil: After the winter two years ago killed my yaupon holly, this plant came up from its roots. It is about 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The small, white flowers smell somewhat like a lilac. Can you help me identify it, please?

Dear Neil: After the winter two years ago killed my yaupon holly, this plant came up from its roots. It is about 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. The small, white flowers smell somewhat like a lilac. Can you help me identify it, please.

05/08/2023

See photos from senior night in April.

A new coach, Philip Spaniel, took over the softball program at Van Alstyne High School this season after Jeni Voris took an opportunity to lead Frisco High School softball. Sometimes a new coach can look only to the future when taking over a program and look past the seniors they inherited.

05/07/2023

The following inspections took place at the end of April.

Three local eateries received the lowest passing letter grade on their inspection from the Grayson County Health Department in the last two weeks. Catrina’s Cocina & Tequila Bar, 306 Hwy 82 E.