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COURT UPDATE AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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COURT UPDATE AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Van Alstyne Municipal Court will NOT be holding in-person court appearances for the below scheduled court dates and for future scheduled court dates until further notice.  Court hearings will be virtual held via Zoom.  The virtual hearings via zoom will be preliminary hearings held by the Municipal Court Prosecutor, Rick Dunn.  If you were scheduled a court date prior to June 18, 2020 and did not received a phone call or letter with your new court date, please contact the court for your new scheduled court date.

June 18, 2020 at 3:00pm
July 2, 2020 at 3:00pm
July 16, 2020 at 3:00pm
August 2, 2020 at 3:00pm

In the State of Texas, court hearings are public and in order to comply with this, the hearings will be streamed live on YouTube.  No one should record the live stream.  If you are caught recording, you will be kicked out of the hearing.  Once the hearing is over, the video will be permanently deleted from YouTube and you will not be able to go back and search it or view it.  If you do not have the ability to access Zoom, please contact the court for alternate arrangements.  Please contact the court to provide your most current mailing address, phone number and email address.  This will ensure you are kept up-to-date about your virtual hearing date and will be able to receive more information about your virtual hearing, for example: Zoom Meeting website, Meeting ID and instructions.

FAILURE TO APPEAR for your hearing or FAILURE TO PAY OR MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS may result in the issuance of a warrant for your arrest, a charge of Failure to Appear (see Texas Penal Code 38.10) is punishable by a fine of up to $500.00 plus costs and fees, and additional warrant fees assessed to your original charges.

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Governor’s Executive Order-GA23 issued May 18, 2020

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order-GA23 on May 18, 2020 setting additional guidelines for reopening Texas.  Certain restrictions and social distancing practices apply so please review the Open Texas Checklist for more specific information.

Businesses that may open immediately:
child care centers
tattoo studios
youth clubs
message/personal call

Businesses that may open May 22nd:
Bars may open to 25% capacity
Restaurants may expand to 50% capacity

Businesses that may open May 31st:
Summer Camps
Youth Sports
Professional Sports – No Spectators

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Governor’s Executive Order-GA21 issued May 5, 2020

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order-GA21 on May 5, 2020 setting additional guidelines for reopening Texas.  For more information review the Open Texas Checklist.

Businesses that may open (with restrictions and social distancing practices) on May 8th:
Cosmetology Salons
Barbershops
Hair Salons
Nail Salons
Tanning Salons

Businesses that may open (with restrictions and social distancing practices) on May 18th:
Gyms
Office Buildings

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Governor’s Executive Order-GA18 issued April 27, 2020

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order-GA18 on April 27, 2020 setting guidelines for the first phase of reopening Texas beginning May 1st.

Businesses that may open on May 1st and must stay under 25% occupancy:
Retail Stores
Malls
Movie Theaters
Restaurants
Non-interactive Museums

Churches and places of worship may expand capacity but should observe safe-distancing practices.

Read the full Executive Order-GA18 below.

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Essential Businesses

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From the Desk of the City Manager:

Following the guidance of the Department of Homeland Security and Governor Greg Abbott, the City of Van Alstyne is publishing the list of businesses considered essential.  Non-essential businesses are to remain closed beginning at 12:01am on April 2, 2020 and continuing through April 30, 2020 per the guidance provided.

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Financial Institutions Open

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Van Alstyne’s financial institutions are open for business with the following restrictions:

Independent Financial (formerly Independent Bank): 903-482-0055
1270 W Van Alstyne Parkway
Drive thru open
Lobby by appointment

Simmons Bank (formerly Landmark Bank): 903-482-2171
1189 W Van Alstyne Parkway
Drive thru open
Lobby by appointment

Bancorp South (formerly Texas Star Bank): 903-482-5234
177 E Jefferson Street
Drive thru open
Lobby by appointment

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A Message from the City Manager

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From the office of the City Manager:

This is a difficult and uncertain time, several folks living in Van Alstyne are hurting and have been impacted by current events and while I wish I had all the answers, my only answer is this:  The only defense in dealing with COVID-19 is in fact a strong offensive plan.  We must implement social distancing, washing hands, wiping down surfaces and taking every step you can take to slow the spread.  This must be taken seriously if we are to make a meaningful impact.  We must as a community, support our neighbors, friends and family.   This is not a time to be selfish, this is a time to be helpful, caring and seek ways to show others why Van Alstyne is such a great place to live. We are one team and with everyone pulling together we can make a difference in the fight against COVID-19. 

In the next few days, you will start to see signs, posters and banners reminding you of the need to live local and shop local.  Our small business owners are feeling the full impact of COVID-19 and are asking for your support.  As a reminder, signs will start appearing to encourage your use of local Van Alstyne business.  If you need grocery items, visit our local grocery store, if you want to order food to go or have it delivered, the city has a posting on the city website of each restaurant’s capabilities along with phone numbers  you can call to place your order.  Our fuel stations are open and operating and all of our Van Alstyne businesses have taken steps to become compliant with state, county and local requirements for safety.  With this, they now need you to keep them in mind and to stay local and shop local.  If we all pull together, we will get through this and be stronger as a result. 

Respectfully, 

Lane H. Jones