Gainesville Daily Register Features

Zimmerer headed to national tractor competition

2011-09-30T11:02:54-05:00

Restoring life into old, worn-down tractors has become a hobby for one Lindsay High School senior.

Veteran donates WWII video collection to GMS

2011-09-27T10:35:44-05:00

Gainesville Middle School received a donation of a series of historical videos from a local World War II veteran and his wife.

Gainesville Rotary Club — service above self in community

2011-10-11T11:16:40-05:00

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.

GFD program promotes fire safety

2011-10-06T11:03:25-05:00

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.

Carter continues battle against Grade 3 breast cancer

2011-10-13T12:39:46-05:00

A lump found under her arm has become the challenge of a lifetime for Cooke County resident Margaret Carter.

Local library celebrating Banned Book Week

2011-09-26T10:54:30-05:00

At young ages, children are taught the importance of reading.

Planetarium provides landscape for learning

2011-09-23T11:32:45-05:00

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.

Toastmasters hold speech showdown

2011-09-20T12:07:10-05:00

Cooke County Area Toastmasters marked their newly organized group with Monday’s humorous speech contest — a showdown between speakers.

Local family begins community clean-up event

2011-09-19T11:27:37-05:00

One 10-year-old girl with one small voice and a few friends began to make a giant impact in the community.

Annual Pawlessfest to benefit VISTO children’s program

2011-09-12T14:13:57-05:00

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.