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Era ISD earns an A as the board weighed rates and a gym
ERA, Texas — Era ISD says the state gave the district an A for 2025-26 and a superior rating, with a perfect score, on the state’s school financial
32 minutes ago
Zak Mirz magic show coming to Gainesville’s State Theater
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Magician Zak Mirz is scheduled to bring his “Kid at Heart” show to Gainesville’s State Theater on Saturday, Sept. 26, according t...
19 hours ago
Abbott pitches affordability plan during Gainesville visit
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott used a campaign stop in Gainesville on Tuesday to promote an affordability plan that includes reducing school pr
Wednesday
Gainesville ISD District Score Rises Four Points to 69
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville ISD’s district accountability score rose four points to 69 in the preliminary 2025–2026 ratings, a change families can use as …
Monday
I-35 Valley View reconstruction registered at $301.9 million
GAINESVILLE, Texas — A newly registered $301.896 million TxDOT project will reconstruct I-35 from FM 3002 to Spring Creek Road in southern Cooke County, with w…
Monday
NCTC lecture marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
GAINESVILLE, Texas — North Central Texas College marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with a lecture led by Professor Charles Adams, who walked
Sep 18
Bowie spoils Gainesville homecoming
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Bowie turned a short field and a pair of early Gainesville turnovers into a 68-14 win that spoiled the Leopards' homecoming Frida
Sep 17
Valley View Wine Walk set for Oct. 17 with tastings and live music
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — The 8th Annual Valley View Wine Walk is scheduled for 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Valley View, with wine tastings
Sep 15
Gainesville ISD to weigh Phase 2 bond pricing, Edison mold work
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville ISD trustees will weigh pricing for the next phase of the district's 2025 bond program and a package of Edison Elemen
Sep 15
Cooke County sports recap: Gainesville falls to Benbrook; Lindsay teams post results
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Gainesville fell to Benbrook 63-25 Friday, while Lindsay teams posted volleyball and cross-country results ahead of more competit
Sep 9
Cooke County schools set fall meetings, family programs and activities
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Cooke County school districts have scheduled fall board meetings, parent participation opportunities and campus activities, while
Sep 8
Gainesville Fire-Rescue Plans 9/11 Remembrance, Blood Drive
Gainesville Fire-Rescue will mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a remembrance ceremony and community blood drive.
Sep 1
Searcy Named Interim Head Football Coach at Gainesville
Gainesville ISD named L.J. Searcy as interim head football coach for the 2026-27 season. Searcy is a 2003 Gainesville High graduate.
Aug 31
Gainesville ISD Construction Projects Total $27.9 Million
State records show three Gainesville ISD campus additions totaling $27.9 million, with classroom space and storm shelters at Edison, Intermediate...
Aug 26
NTMC Earns US News Recognition; Zoo Tales Debuts
North Texas Medical Center received four out of five stars for patient experience from U.S. News and World Report. Frank Buck Zoo hosted its first...
Aug 25
What's on the Ballot: Cooke County's Nov. 3 Election
Cooke County voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 for a general election, early voting and a Valley View ISD tax-rate question.
Aug 24
Three Retail Projects Planned Along US-82 in Gainesville
State permits show a 7-Eleven fueling center, an ALDI grocery store and a Take 5 Oil Change planned along the US-82 corridor.
Aug 21
Camp Howze Rail Park Construction Underway in Gainesville
A 489-acre industrial rail park near I-35 and US-82 is under construction, with BNSF rail service expected by mid-2027.
Aug 20
HOT Funds Draw 22 Requests; Commercial Permits Signal Growth
Twenty-two groups requested Hotel Occupancy Tax funds from Gainesville. Meanwhile, three commercial permits issued along I-35 signal corridor growth.
Aug 19
Cooke County Burn Ban in Effect; Special Court Set Aug 14
Cooke County Commissioners Court has instituted a burn ban effective immediately due to increased fire activity. A special court meeting is...
Aug 18
Gainesville Fire-Rescue Rescues Two in Fourth-Alarm Fire
Firefighters rescued two adults from a fully involved structure fire on Hillside Drive August 6. The residence was a total loss.
Aug 17
Cooke County School Boards Set Budget Hearings for August
Gainesville, Muenster, Era and Valley View ISDs all have board meetings and public budget hearings scheduled for mid-August 2026.
Aug 14
Axis Energy Services Expansion Signal in Gainesville
Gainesville approved a Chapter 380 agreement with Axis Energy Services in April. Job postings and EDC notices point to an industrial expansion.
Aug 13
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.
Aug 12