APPLY NOW to Serve: EDC Board

The City of Van Alstyne is now accepting applications to serve on the Van Alstyne Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors.  The Board has three open positions, each being a two-year term.  To learn more about the Board and apply to serve, visit our Application Page.

The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

A new application submittal is required during the application period to be considered.

Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2019.

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Take This Survey

The Sherman / Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization (SDMPO) is conducting a transportation survey, which only takes a few minutes to complete, to collect citizen comments on future transportation methods and needs.  Please visit the SDMPO, learn about this organization and take the survey!

The SDMPO is updating its long-range transportation plan, more commonly known as the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), this year.  The MTP is updated every 5 years to plan for the area’s major transportation investments needed to keep up with our region’s growth and development trends.  This 2045 Plan will guide federal, state, and local funding over the next 25 years to address congestion and transportation needs in North Texas.

APPLY NOW to Serve: Library Board or Planning & Zoning Commission

The City of Van Alstyne is now accepting applications to serve on the Library Board and Planning and Zoning Commission.  Verify your eligibility to serve below.  Learn more about these boards and apply to serve by visiting our Application Page.

A new application submittal is required during the application period to be considered.

Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2019.

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TxDOT to Construct ADA Ramps

A TxDOT contractor, TI-Zack Concrete, Inc. will begin construction Monday, April 1, 2019 on ADA compliant ramps in Van Alstyne along the west side of Waco St (SH 5) between Van Alstyne Pkwy (FM 121) and Hynds.  Construction is anticipated to be complete in about 2 weeks, weather permitting, and will include the addition or improvement of various sidewalks.  In addition to those listed below, work will be performed at FM 121 at N Dallas Ave, FM 121 at N Preston Ave and FM 121 at N Main Dr.  Please visit City Hall to view construction plans.  This is a TxDOT funded project.

SH 5 at Hynds
SH 5 at Carl Umphress St
SH 5 at Nevils St
SH 5 at E Umphress St
SH 5 at Paris St (to include sidewalks)
SH 5 at Houston (to include sidewalks)
SH 5 at San Antonio St (to include sidewalks)
SH 5 at Shreveport St (to include sidewalks)
SH 5 at Fulton St (to include sidewalks)
SH5 at Marshall St (to include sidewalks)
SH 5 at Jefferson St
SH 5 at Cooper St
SH 5 at E Van Alstyne Pkwy

TxDOT officials request that the traveling public pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel cautiously through work zones.  They should also avoid distractions.