Oncor has planned two power outages in Van Alstyne on May 14, 2020 to make repairs and switch substations.
The 1st outage will begin at 8:30am lasting no more than 15 minutes.
The 2nd outage will begin at 2:00pm lasting no more than 15 minutes.
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
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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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.
Loading... 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
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
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