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Gainesville breaks ground on Camp Howze Industrial Rail Park
Gainesville officials and development partners broke ground on a 500-acre industrial rail park at the former Camp Howze site, launching a project designed for …
Tuesday
ALDI and Tom Thumb both building new Gainesville stores
ALDI and Tom Thumb are both building new stores in Gainesville, with permits issued and construction underway at both sites.
Jun 12
Gainesville adds 1,000-plus homes across three major developments
NorthPark Apartments (222 units) is now leasing, Rock Creek (754 units) delivers in August, and Liberty Pointe's Phase 2 single-family buildout is under way.
Jun 10
NCTC partners with Safran Seats on welding and machining bootcamps
North Central Texas College and Gainesville aerospace manufacturer Safran Seats have launched a series of summer bootcamps to train local workers in welding an…
Jun 9
7-Eleven plans $1.4M fueling center at Gainesville's I-35 and U.S. 82
State building records show 7-Eleven is planning a 6,156-square-foot fueling center at the Interstate 35 and U.S. 82 interchange, with construction set to begi…
Jun 2
Rise & Shine breakfast series returns with three upcoming dates
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s bi-monthly networking breakfast continues through June, with stops at Glenn Polk Auto Group, Cooke County United Way…
May 21
Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 crop outlook
Texas row crop producers face drought risk, tightening margins and volatile commodity prices heading into the 2026 planting season, economists warn.
Feb 25
H-E-B Purchases 600 Acres in Valley View for Supply Chain Campus
San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B has purchased more than 600 acres in Valley View along Interstate 35 for a master-planned supply chain campus to serve it…
Feb 11
AgriLife hosting Tri-County farmer, rancher symposium Feb. 17
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its annual Tri-County Farmer and Rancher Symposium in Gainesville, offering continuing education credits for…
Feb 2
Carlson named new Gainesville EDC director, starts Feb. 8
Matt Carlson, formerly of DeSoto's economic development office, will take over as executive director of the Gainesville Economic Development Corporation next m…
Jan 26
AgriLife experts share tips for protecting livestock, pets during freeze
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts offer advice on protecting animals, plants and property as a major winter storm approaches North Texas.
Jan 23
Chamber Golf Tournament Returns May 1
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, May 1, with registration beginning at 10 a.m.
Jan 19
Chamber Annual Meeting Set for January 30 at Civic Center
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Friday, January 30, at the Gainesville Civic Center.
Jan 16
Safran Seats Job Posting Signals Ongoing Aerospace Hiring in Gainesville
Safran Seats has posted a Program Manager II opening in Gainesville, underscoring steady aerospace manufacturing activity and local hiring needs.
Oct 3, 2025