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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 …
19 hours ago
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…
19 hours ago
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
Friday
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
Thursday
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
Muenster ISD Hiring Principal, Aides, and Drivers for 2026-27
Muenster ISD is accepting applications for elementary principal, special education aides, substitute teachers, and bus drivers for the 2026-27 year.
Aug 11
TxDOT Lowers Speed Limit to 40 MPH on Portion of US 82
TxDOT has reduced the speed limit on a 1.7-mile section of US 82 in Gainesville from 45 mph to 40 mph following a traffic engineering study.
Aug 10
Cooke Fire Marshal Issues Heat Warning as Callisburg VFD Adds Tender
The Cooke County Fire Marshal issued a summer fire warning as Callisburg VFD put a newly acquired 3,500-gallon water tender into service.
Aug 7
NTMC Health Opening Family Counseling Clinic in Gainesville
NTMC Health Complete Care is opening a new Family Counseling Clinic in Gainesville on Aug. 10 to expand local mental health and recovery services.
Aug 5