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Van Alstyne News

Local news for Van Alstyne, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday Jul 4 | Planoland

Real Estate / Home

Category: Cabins , Lake Texoma Links , Lodging , Marinas , Real Estate / Home , Real Estate Rental Services Looking for a Rental Lake Home or Cabin? If your want a relaxing stay at Lake Texoma for your family ...

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Related Topix: Pottsboro, TX, Grayson County, TX, Collin County, TX, McKinney, TX, Somervell County, TX

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Theeagle.com

A&M official resigns

Texas A&M University Vice President for Student Affairs Dean Bresciani abruptly resigned Tuesday after four years in his post, campus officials announced in an e-mail. The reason for his departure wasn't ...

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

KXII-TV Sherman

The Buzz: The Vietnam Moving Wall in Tishomingo

During Hurricane Katrina, amateur radio was often the only way people could communicate, and hundreds of volunteer "hams" traveled south to save lives and property.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio

Fri Jun 27, 2008

KXII-TV Sherman

Elvis in Ardmore?

This week's Double Dollar Deal is The Rib Joint in Van Alstyne, a great restaurant with a great story.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

North Texas e-News

BookShelf...notes from Van Alstyne Public Library

The Van Alstyne Public Library was invaded by would be actors and their paparazzi on Tuesday and Wednesday last week.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Family, Kids, Baked Goods, Life, Cookies, Dessert, Food

Wed Jun 18, 2008

North Texas e-News

BookShelf...notes from Van Alstyne Public Library

Children at the Van Alstyne Public Library celebrated Dad's Day last week by listening to two special fathers.

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Related Topix: Retail, Tuesday Morning, Grayson County, TX

Mon Jun 16, 2008

The Herald Democrat

Pottsboro adds warrant officer

While M.D. Stephens is the newest addition to the Pottsboro Police Department, residents there shouldn't expect to see much of him.

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Related Topix: Pottsboro, TX, Grayson County, TX

Sat Jun 14, 2008

The Herald Democrat

Commissioners say thanks, but won't budge on e-mail account

Grayson County commissioners Monday acknowledged Charlene Taylor's 31 years of service as a Justice of the Peace clerk.

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Related Topix: Grayson County, TX

Thu Jun 12, 2008

North Texas e-News

Grayson County Sheriff's Office reports for June 6-9

Deputy Kevin Cheairs responded to 3 separate boat burglariesat Little Mineral Marina north of Pottsboro on Lake Texoma.

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Related Topix: Euless, TX, Grayson County, TX, Pottsboro, TX, Sadler, TX

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Herald Democrat

Volunteering can be contagious

I attended the Wilson N. Jones Auxiliary luncheon in early May. I loved making new friends with delightful people while getting to say hello to old friends.

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Related Topix: Grayson County, TX

Sun Jun 08, 2008

KTEN-TV Denison

Addiction Recovery Center, Moving To North Texas

People from all of the country will be coming to our area. A new drug and alcohol addiction center is opening it's doors this fall with hopes to attract people from across the United States.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Alcoholism, Dallas Metro

Fri Jun 06, 2008

KXII-TV Sherman

Van Alstyne city employee fired

A Van Alstyne city employee is booked into the Grayson County jail for drinking before heading to work.

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Related Topix: Grayson County, TX

Wed Jun 04, 2008

North Texas e-News

BookShelf...notes fron the Van Alstyne Public Library

Summertime is finally here, and at story time at the Van Alstyne Library, we celebrated.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Sun Jun 01, 2008

The Herald Democrat

Packaging has gone too far

Why do I need scissors, a set of screwdrivers, and extra elbow grease to open that doll? So, I buy my daughter some toys at the store, and, as expected, she wants them opened before we even get to the car.

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Related Topix: Dorchester, TX, Savoy, TX, Tom Bean, TX

Fri May 30, 2008

Star Community Newspapers

Retiring, but still active: Childers leaving El Dorado Motors,

John Childers, a longtime McKinney resident, is retiring on May 31 from working as El Dorado Motors community relations representative.

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Related Topix: Collin County, TX, Plano, TX, Melissa, TX

Fri May 23, 2008

North Texas e-News

Van Alstyne Public Library receives grants from Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival has awarded the Van Alstyne Public Library a technology grant of $5000 and a book grant of $2500. The grants will be used to fund the upgrade of library computers and books for the Young ...

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Related Topix: Grayson County, TX, Texas, Libraries, Marquez, TX

Wed May 21, 2008

KTEN-TV Denison

Name & Address Changes for Van Alstyne Neighborhoods

Major changes are on the way for neighborhoods in Van Alstyne. The city is renaming streets, and reassigning addresses to dozens of homes and businesses.

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Mon May 19, 2008

Planoland

Where is my Living Will?

We offer the top of the line ftiness equipment . Which is designed to ensure suceess with your fitness progam whether you are a beginner or a fitness enthusiast. via Planoland

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Sat May 17, 2008

KXII-TV Sherman

Teachers moonlight at McDonald's

“This is our "McStaff Night". We do McDonald's night every month but this is the night the staff comes out and works at McDonald's. We just have a blast”

Some teachers in Van Alstyne are moonlighting at McDonald's. The staff from Van Alstyne Elementary held their annual "McStaff Night" Thursday. via KXII-TV Sherman

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Thu May 15, 2008

North Texas e-News

The BookShelf...notes from the Van Alstyne Public Library

Teen Council tackled another tough teen issue this past Thursday as we hosted a seminar titled "Harassment: a look from all sides." This seminar was the brainchild of Miss Elise Bonine a senior at Van Alstyne ... via North Texas e-News

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Related Topix: Libraries, Grayson County, TX

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