Cooke County, Texas: 45,000 residents, county seat Gainesville, I-35 corridor 60 miles north of Fort Worth. Complete guide to cities, schools, and 2026 business boom.
Cooke County, Texas is a North Texas county of roughly 45,000 residents anchored by Gainesville, the county seat, on the I-35 corridor 60 miles north of Fort Worth.
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Cooke County is a North Texas county bordering Oklahoma, anchored by the city of Gainesville and bisected by Interstate 35 — one of the busiest freight and travel corridors in the United States. Here's a complete overview of the county, its communities, government, and economy.
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The Gainesville zoo is pursuing a conservation mission for the dama gazelle, one of the world’s most endangered antelopes, as city officials explore an expansion south of Leonard Park.
Jul 6, 2026CommunityEight stories from across Cooke County this week: a cardiovascular care honor for NTMC, a screwworm alert on the horizon, $681K for downtown Gainesville, new retail on the way, and more.
Jul 1, 2026CommunityNorth Texas Medical Center in Gainesville is a nonprofit acute care hospital serving Cooke County and surrounding communities 24 hours a day.
Jun 29, 2026CommunityReenactors will portray Civil War, World War I, and World War II veterans at a free walking tour through Gainesville’s historic Fairview Cemetery on the morning of July 4.
Jun 24, 2026