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Muenster invites residents to spring clean up April 11
The City of Muenster is hosting its annual Keep Muenster Beautiful Spring Clean Up on April 11 at Muenster City Park, starting at 9 a.m.
Just now
Is Cooke County under a burn ban? Current status and what to know
Current burn ban status for Cooke County, Texas, including what's prohibited, penalties, and how to stay informed when conditions change.
15 hours ago
Emergency alert test set for April 2 in Gainesville, Cooke County
Residents may receive test alerts on their phones April 2 as Gainesville and Cooke County participate in a statewide emergency communications drill.
23 hours ago
Texas bans smokeable hemp products starting March 31
New state rules eliminate natural smokeable hemp products and sharply raise licensing fees, taking effect at the end of the month.
Yesterday at 8:39 PM
Council appoints Whiteman to GEDC, Gonzalez to Ward 4
The Gainesville City Council appointed Safran Industries manager Jacob Whiteman to the GEDC board and Angel Gonzalez as temporary Ward 4 representative at its …
Monday
Gainesville's dining and retail scene is booming
From new restaurants on California Street to a McDonald's already open at 82 and Grand, Gainesville's food and retail landscape is expanding fast — fueled by I…
Mar 20
GISD bond projects tracking $422K under budget
Gainesville ISD expects to save roughly $422,000 across its 2025 bond construction projects, with Phase I work at elementary and intermediate campuses set to b…
Mar 20
Sights & Sounds fundraiser returns to NCTC April 11
The Cooke County Arts Council hosts its annual Sights and Sounds fundraiser on April 11 at NCTC's First State Bank Center, featuring the Gainesville Swing Orch…
Mar 18
NTMC launches digital intake to cut wait times
North Texas Medical Center has launched a digital patient intake system that lets patients complete registration, upload insurance cards, and verify personal d…
Mar 17
Cooke County Library receives $10,000 Carnegie grant
The Cooke County Library has received a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a nationwide initiative honoring Carnegie Libraries s…
Mar 16
Muenster seeks contractors for AMPI site demolition
The City of Muenster is accepting qualifications from contractors for the demolition of the former AMPI site, with submissions due March 15 at City Hall.
Mar 13
Valley View ISD sets Pre-K Round-Up for April 8
Valley View ISD invites families with incoming Pre-K students to a round-up event on April 8 at Valley View Elementary, where they can meet teachers, complete …
Mar 12
NTMC receives $135,000 grant for infant warmers
North Texas Medical Center received a $135,000 grant from The Moody Foundation to replace Giraffe infant warmers in the hospital's nursery, supporting nearly 3…
Mar 11
Cooke County Commissioners lift burn ban after rainfall
Cooke County Commissioners voted Monday to lift the burn ban following recent rainfall and improved fire safety conditions, though officials urge residents to …
Mar 10
Charter Review Commission begins first update in decades
The Gainesville Charter Review Commission held its inaugural meeting, launching the first comprehensive review of the city charter in nearly 50 years with term…
Mar 9
Haiman wins County Judge Republican primary
Fred Haiman captured the Republican nomination for Cooke County Judge with 1,368 votes, more than double each of his two challengers in Tuesday's primary.
Mar 7
Council tables asphalt zipper purchase, wants cost clarity
Gainesville City Council postponed a letter of intent to purchase an asphalt zipper machine Tuesday, citing cost uncertainties despite supporters calling it a …
Mar 7
NCTC alumni spotlight: Jennifer Shumate's 21-year path to a degree
Jennifer Shumate spent 21 years completing her Associate of Arts degree at North Central Texas College. One month after graduating, she became president of the…
Mar 5
Cooke County burn ban extended as dry conditions persist
Cooke County Commissioners Court extended the countywide burn ban for at least two more weeks after Emergency Management Coordinator Rand Brown warned that fir…
Mar 5
Gainesville Charter Review Commission holds kickoff meeting
The City of Gainesville's Charter Review Commission held its first meeting Tuesday evening at the Civic Center, beginning a review of the city's governing docu…
Mar 4
Metzler wins county judge primary; Cornyn-Paxton runoff set for May
Business owner Karla Metzler captured the Republican nomination for Cooke County Judge with 62 percent of the vote, while the Cornyn-Paxton U.S. Senate race he…
Mar 4
Gainesville post office weighs drive-thru to improve access
Postmaster Vallarie Taylor has asked the Gainesville City Council for support before taking a drive-thru window proposal to U.S. Postal Service leadership.
Mar 3
GISD adopts prayer policy under new state law
Gainesville ISD trustees approved voluntary student prayer policies tied to Senate Bill 11, which shifts lawsuit liability to the state and requires all Texas …
Mar 2
NCTC presents student success model at national conference
Two NCTC administrators shared the college's cross-departmental approach to student retention and career readiness at the SACSCOC Annual Conference.
Mar 2