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π± Why an investigation just cleared top Van Alstyne ISD leaders
And on the Van Alstyne Patch calendar - Restorative Yoga by Candlelight

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In today's newsletter:
- Why an investigation just cleared top Van Alstyne ISD leaders
Also on today's calendar: Restorative Yoga by Candlelight.
Find out what's happening in Van Alstynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Van Alstynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 64 and low of 31 degrees.
- Friday: Delightful with plenty of sun, temps: high: 60, low: 46.
- Saturday: Sunny, windy and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Investigation clears Van Alstyne ISD educators after allegations (kten.com) β An independent investigation has cleared Van Alstyne ISDβs superintendent, school board president, and high school principal of misconduct allegations, finding no policy or legal violations. District leaders say theyβre ready to move forward after the probe determined many claims were based on rumor or unverified social media information.
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π Upcoming Events in Van Alstyne
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- Restorative Yoga by Candlelight
Grace United Methodist Church, 2800 Canyon Creek Dr, Sherman
5:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Grinch Gallop
1455 W Van Alstyne Pkwy , Van Alstyne
2:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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π Events Nearby
- 3rd Thursday Coffee & Connections
AISD Administration Building , 151 W Rosamond Parkway , Anna
7:45 am - Drama Adventures - Fall 2025 (ages 5 - 11)
Anderlin Arts , 307 Main St , Weston
4:00 pm - Non JV Opponent Girls JV Basketball @ Melissa
Melissa High School , 3030 Milrany Ln , Melissa
5:00 pm - Love Handle at The Gar Hole
Gar Hole , 106 Houston St , Anna
8:00 pm - Parents Night Out
Harry McKillop Elementary School , 3509 Liberty Way , Melissa
12:00 pm - Rudy Reynoso's Christmas Magic Show
Sherman Kidd-Key Auditorium , 400 N Elm St , Sherman
5:00 pm - Leonard Girls Varsity Basketball @ Howe
Howe High School , 200 Ponderosa Rd , Howe
12:15 pm - Free Yoga Class
3411 Barker Ave , Melissa
4:00 pm - Celina Girls JV Basketball @ Melissa
Melissa High School , 3030 Milrany Ln , Melissa
11:00 am - Garland Girls JV Basketball @ Melissa
Melissa High School , 3030 Milrany Ln , Melissa
12:15 pm - 80s Last Stand NYE! 80s Rock at BarnHill Vineyards, Anna TX
BarnHill Vineyards , 11917 Co Rd 509 , Anna
7:30 pm
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π Nearby News
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