Month: May 2024

Honeylu’s coffee shop opened it’s doors in Van Alstyne in July of 2022 at 990 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy., with what is now Casey’s. This was their second Honeylu’s location when they opened and is now the one and only.

Honeylu’s offers a wide range of craft coffee drinks that cater to all tastes. Whether you prefer a classic espresso, a frothy cappuccino, or a trendy cold brew, you’ll find something to satisfy your caffeine cravings.  Honeylu’s also prides themselves on serving the highest quality, single origin coffees, teas, pastries and light bites, all of which are made in house, including the syrups. Their menu also features breakfast burritos, delicious sandwiches and more, making it a perfect spot for breakfast or a light lunch.

One of the standout features of Honeylu’s is its commitment to supporting the local community. Every cup of coffee you purchase helps sustain local businesses and contributes to the local economy. This community-focused approach not only ensures high-quality products but also fosters a sense of belonging among customers.  Eric & Jen Flattery, owners of Honeylu’s, also give a portion of the proceeds to local animal shelters and you can tell from the moment you walk in to their coffee shop that they have a clear love for pups.

Swing by today and get your favorite drink and don’t forget a Puppuccino for your fur baby!

Crystal DeBacker
Media Coordinator
City of Van Alstyne

cdebacker@cityofvanalstyne.us
903-357-1088

We manage an extensive water system, processing up to 800,000 gallons of water daily for our residents, a figure that can soar to two million gallons on peak summer days. To enhance the durability of our water infrastructure and ensure safety, we are transitioning our disinfection method from chlorine to chloramines.

“This switch to chloramines will help us maintain the integrity of the water longer, especially as it remains in the system due to increased usage during hotter periods,” explains Bob Johnson, our Director of Public Works.

Chloramines are renowned for their longevity within water systems, making them ideal as our city expands. “This is crucial for maintaining water safety as it helps prevent bacterial growth, ensuring our pipelines remain uncontaminated,” Johnson adds. Although some residents might notice slight changes, such as a different odor or water coloration, these effects are minimal and normal during such transitions. We are committed to flushing our systems effectively to resolve these temporary changes and reassure our community of the water’s safety.

The conversion process is set to commence on June 3rd and will span several weeks. We will begin with water sourced from our wells, supplemented by treated lake water from the North Texas Municipal Water District. This water travels through underground pipelines directly to homes, continuing to meet the high standards our residents expect.

Our goal is to address any issues swiftly and ensure everyone feels confident about the water quality. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City of Van Alstyne at 903-482-5426, or email waterquality@cityofvanalstyne.us.

In case you missed our town hall on this topic, get the story here from KXII.

Chloramine transition presentation from Public Works Director, Bob Johnson.

The Van Alstyne Senior Center is located in downtown Van Alstyne across from the County Government Office at 148 S. Main St., Van Alstyne, TX 75495.  Anyone 55 or older may join and participate in the social events, lunch, games, exercises and more!

Our Senior Center is a satellite location for Meals and Wheels which provides lunch Monday through Friday for just a $2 donation to the Senior Center.  Lunch is served at 11:30am and you can find the lunch details are shared before hand on the Van Alstyne Senior Center Facebook Group.

In addition to a yummy meal served daily, the Senior Center also has daily activities.  This ranges from low impact exercise classes to apple pie contests like today!  Senior Center Director, Tom Kreminski, also coordinates an array of events and guest speakers to keep members informed on the community.

The reoccurring schedule of events is as follows:
Monday at 12:30 – Chair Volleyball
Tuesday at 10:30 – Chair Yoga
Wednesday at 12:30 – Wild Card Wednesday Bridge Club
Thursday at 10:30 – Chair Yoga
at 12:00 – Bingo
at 1:00 – Chair Exercise
Friday at 12:15 – Line Dancing
The 1st Monday of the month is Book Club, the 1st Friday of the month is Float Friday, and the 4th Friday of the month is a Birthday Celebration for the birthdays that month. The 3rd Saturday of the month from 6pm-8pm is Live Music.

Stay up to date with the events and schedule on the website at vaseniorcenter.com.

Crystal DeBacker
Media Coordinator
City of Van Alstyne

cdebacker@cityofvanalstyne.us
903-357-1088