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Cooke County Record

Daily news, weather, and public notices for Cooke County, Texas.

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Community

Small Business Saturday returns to Gainesville November 29

Gainesville residents are encouraged to shop local this Friday, November 29, as the community celebrates Small Business Saturday from noon to 5 p.m...

November 26, 2025

Sports

Muenster Hornets cruise past Wellington 63-21, advance to Regional round

Defending state champion Muenster Hornets dominated Wellington 63-21 in Thursday's Area playoff matchup, advancing to face Albany in the Regional round Friday.…

November 26, 2025

community

Valley View ISD Offers Food Support Programs for Families in December

Valley View ISD is offering two food assistance programs on Saturday, December 6, 2025, providing groceries to community members through partnerships with the …

November 20, 2025

Schools

North Central Texas College receives state grants for nursing and welding programs

North Central Texas College has been awarded more than $330,000 in state funding for its registered nursing program, while a partner school district received a…

November 20, 2025

Schools

NCTC partners with Grayson College on leadership development program

North Central Texas College has joined Grayson College in launching the North Texas Gateway Program, an initiative designed to develop executive leaders in hig…

November 19, 2025

Sports

Callisburg Wildcats finish 4-5, miss playoff berth in District 7-3A

The Callisburg Wildcats concluded their 2025 football season with a 4-5 overall record and 2-3 mark in district play, falling short of a playoff berth in the c…

November 17, 2025

Community

Muenster Chamber sets November 20 deadline for form submissions

The Muenster Chamber of Commerce reminds members and community organizations to submit required forms by Thursday, November 20.

November 13, 2025

Sports

Callisburg defeats S&S 42-8 to clinch first playoff berth in two years

The Wildcats earned their first postseason appearance since 2023 with a dominant performance in their regular season finale, securing the fourth playoff spot f…

November 12, 2025

Community

Chamber announces 'Journey to the North Pole' theme for 91st Christmas parade

The Gainesville Chamber of Commerce revealed the theme for this year's annual Christmas parade, continuing the beloved tradition that dates back more than nine…

November 11, 2025

Community

Freeze warning issued for Cooke County as temperatures drop to 25 degrees

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Cooke County from Sunday night through Monday morning, marking the first widespread freeze of the seas…

November 10, 2025

Sports

Four Cooke County teams advance to UIL football playoffs

Muenster, Lindsay, Callisburg and Saint Jo all earned playoff berths and will compete in first-round games Thursday and Friday across North Texas.

November 10, 2025

Schools

NCTC secures $2.375M grant to expand workforce training programs

North Central Texas College received a major grant to provide high-demand programs in electrical, industrial mechatronics, automation, robotics, and allied hea…

November 7, 2025

Schools

NCTC Red River Promise launches banking partnership to raise $25K for students

North Central Texas College's Red River Promise Program announced a five-year fundraising initiative with local banks to expand access to higher education and …

November 7, 2025

Community

Frank Buck Zoo explores expansion to enhance conservation efforts

The Frank Buck Zoo is considering expansion into land south of Leonard Park, with plans to help protect endangered species including the dama gazelle through c…

November 5, 2025

Sports

Lindsay Knights cruise past Santo 55-34 in district showdown

The Lindsay Knights posted their second consecutive victory with a 55-34 win over Santo on October 30, scoring their highest point total of the district season…

November 4, 2025

Sports

Muenster Hornets stay perfect in district with 49-28 win over Collinsville

The defending state champion Muenster Hornets improved to 7-2 overall and 4-0 in district play with a 49-28 victory over Collinsville on October 31...

November 4, 2025

Sports

Valley View falls to Jacksboro 61-0 in district finale

The Valley View Eagles were shut out by Jacksboro 61-0 on October 31, closing out a difficult 2025 season with an 0-9 record...

November 4, 2025

Sports

Sanger overwhelms Gainesville 80-22 in season finale

The Gainesville Leopards fell 80-22 to Sanger in their final regular season game on October 31, closing out a challenging 2025 campaign...

November 4, 2025

Community

Morton Museum announces holiday home tour set for December 13

The Morton Museum of Cooke County will host its annual Historic Holiday Home Tour on December 13, featuring historic homes decorated for the season...

November 3, 2025

Schools

NCTC breaks ground on new Clark Residence Hall

GAINESVILLE, Texas — North Central Texas College marked a campus milestone with a groundbreaking for the new Clark Residence Hall, named for founder R...

October 31, 2025

Community

TCOG announces Texoma Made Conference 2025

GAINESVILLE, Texas — The Texoma Council of Governments has posted the Texoma Made Conference 2025 on its events calendar, providing a central page fo...

October 30, 2025

Community

Comedy Night at Landon Winery in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Texas — A Comedy Night at Landon Winery’s Gainesville location is listed on Eventbrite, offering a local night out with stand-up in a ca...

October 30, 2025

Sports

Cooke County cross country athletes set for UIL state championships

Multiple Cooke County cross country teams will compete at the UIL State Cross Country Championships on Friday, October 31, in Round Rock, representing local sc…

October 29, 2025

Community

Gainesville Upgraded to AA Credit Rating, Signaling Strong Financial Health

City's credit rating improvement reflects prudent fiscal management and growing economic stability, potentially reducing borrowing costs for future projects.

October 29, 2025