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Lindsay ISD to host blood drive Jan. 28
Lindsay ISD will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 28, offering students, staff, and community members a chance to donate.
8 hours ago
Valley View ISD launches AI platform for parent communication
Valley View ISD has introduced Dialogue AI, a new platform allowing students, parents, and community members to submit concerns, questions, and feedback around…
Saturday
Gainesville Chamber to host 2026 Annual Meeting Jan. 30
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize outstanding members at its 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Gainesville…
Jan 7
Lindsay High School child development students give back to community
Students in Lindsay High School's child development class spent December engaging with younger students through reading programs, craft projects, and community…
Jan 5
Depot Day 2026 returns to downtown Gainesville October 10
Gainesville's signature fall festival returns October 10, 2026, featuring a car show with over 200 vehicles, kids activities, vendors, and live entertainment.
Jan 3
Lindsay second graders perform 'Penelope the Pink-Nosed Puffin'
Second grade students at Lindsay Elementary presented their holiday musical 'Penelope the Pink-Nosed Puffin' to families on December 11.
Jan 3
Lady Knights claim First State Bank Holiday Classic title
Lindsay's girls basketball team captured first place at the First State Bank Holiday Classic, with Chloe Corbett earning tournament MVP honors.
Jan 3
Gainesville ISD launches SMART Tag app for bus rider tracking
Parents can now track their children's bus rides in real-time through a new mobile app that records when students board and exit district buses.
Jan 3
NCTC Foundation celebrates donors and scholarship recipients at annual breakfast
North Central Texas College Foundation honored community supporters and scholarship recipients during its annual Donor Scholar Breakfast on the Gainesville cam…
Dec 19, 2025
New scholarship honors Janet Morris, supports Red River Promise program
A newly endowed scholarship established in honor of Janet Morris will support students pursuing education through North Central Texas College's Red River Promi…
Dec 18, 2025
Muenster faces Shiner in heated holiday matchup Thursday
The Muenster Hornets bring an 11-game winning streak into Thursday's matchup against undefeated Shiner, with both teams looking to extend their dominance headi…
Dec 17, 2025
NCTC launches aviation partnership, expands career training options
North Central Texas College has announced a new partnership with US Aviation Academy to offer FAA-approved Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) maintenance training at …
Dec 17, 2025
Registration opens for 38th Annual Depot Day community event
Registration opened Monday for the 38th Annual Depot Day festival, inviting community members and vendors to participate in Gainesville's popular downtown cele…
Dec 15, 2025
North Texas Medical Center recognized as Best Hospital 2025-26
North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville has been named a Best Hospital for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report, acknowledging the facility's commitment to qu…
Dec 12, 2025
Gainesville ISD schedules December Board of Trustees meeting
Gainesville Independent School District Board of Trustees has scheduled a public meeting for December 15, 2025. All board meetings are open to the public, and …
Dec 12, 2025
4-H Junior Master Photographer Workshop builds youth skills in Cooke County
Cooke County Extension hosted the Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer Workshop II on December 6, providing youth with hands-on training in photography techniq…
Dec 11, 2025
Lindsay High School Knights compete in early season basketball action
Lindsay High School basketball teams are in full competition during the 2025-26 season, with both boys and girls programs competing in early season games and t…
Dec 11, 2025
Morton Museum schedules holiday events including Santa visits and home tour
The Morton Museum is scheduling holiday events throughout December, including Santa Claus visits, a Holiday Home Tour, and the PJ's and Pancakes breakfast...
Dec 10, 2025
NCTC receives workforce training grants exceeding $460K for vocational education
North Central Texas College and regional school districts received substantial workforce training grants, with NCTC securing $331,656 for registered nursing pr…
Dec 10, 2025
Downtown Gainesville business targeted in break-in investigation
A downtown Gainesville business was burglarized Monday evening, with authorities investigating the incident as part of ongoing public safety efforts in the com…
Dec 10, 2025
Valley View PTO Hosting Reindeer Fun Run and 5K in December
Valley View PTO will host the Reindeer Fun Run 5K and Little Reindeer Run on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Bob Andrew Agricultural Sciences Building in V…
Dec 9, 2025
Muenster faces Gruver in state semifinal Thursday at Canyon
The Muenster Hornets (12-2) will face the Gruver Greyhounds (12-2) Thursday night in a Class 2A Division I state semifinal at Happy State Bank Stadium in Canyo…
Dec 9, 2025
Cooke County hosts Beef Sustainability Summit December 8-9
Cooke County is hosting a comprehensive Beef Sustainability Summit on December 8-9, bringing together cattle industry professionals, ranchers, and agricultural…
Dec 8, 2025
Muenster defeats Lindsay 28-14, advances to state semifinals
The Muenster Hornets powered past the Lindsay Knights 28-14 in a dominant regional final performance Friday night at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium, advancing …
Dec 8, 2025