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Zimmerer headed to national tractor competition
Restoring life into old, worn-down tractors has become a hobby for one Lindsay High School senior.

September 30, 2011 1 Photo
Veteran donates WWII video collection to GMS
Gainesville Middle School received a donation of a series of historical videos from a local World War II veteran and his wife.

September 27, 2011 1 Photo
Gainesville Rotary Club — service above self in community
Rotary Club International has had a Gainesville presence for more than nine decades and, during that time, has continually been far more than a local social club.

October 11, 2011 1 Photo
GFD program promotes fire safety
Gainesville Fire Department firefighters jump started Fire Prevention Week early with a presentation geared towards the 3 and 4-year-old students at the Gainesville Independent School District’s Head Start campus, Wednesday.

October 6, 2011 1 Photo
Carter continues battle against Grade 3 breast cancer
A lump found under her arm has become the challenge of a lifetime for Cooke County resident Margaret Carter.

October 13, 2011 1 Photo
Local library celebrating Banned Book Week
At young ages, children are taught the importance of reading.

September 26, 2011 1 Photo
Planetarium provides landscape for learning
Forget movies and video games. For many local students, a visit to North Central Texas College’s John H. Parker Planetarium has the power to inspire.

September 23, 2011 1 Photo
Toastmasters hold speech showdown
Cooke County Area Toastmasters marked their newly organized group with Monday’s humorous speech contest — a showdown between speakers.

September 20, 2011 1 Photo
Local family begins community clean-up event
One 10-year-old girl with one small voice and a few friends began to make a giant impact in the community.

September 19, 2011 1 Photo
Annual Pawlessfest to benefit VISTO children’s program
The annual Pawlessfest outdoor Texas music festival, benefiting Volunteers in Services to Others (VISTO) of Cooke County’s “Backpack Buddies” program, is scheduled forSept. 22-24 at The Cedars Ranch, located at 2621 FM 1201. Every year, the event is hosted by internationally known guitar maker Vince Pawless.

September 12, 2011 1 Photo
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