http://www.gainesvilleregister.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323145827.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323145827.html Lindsay Lady Knights senior setter Brenna Mlinar was interviewed by KXII-TV before Wednesday’s practice. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323145621.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323145621.html The gifts come in a shoe box.They don't cost a lot.And you will never see the recipient.But many who participate in Operation Christmas Child each year say the joy of giving presents and sending a message of love and faith to needy children is its own reward.First Baptist Church of Gainesville is a collection site for Operation Christmas Child donations. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323144334.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323144334.html Think your kids are safe from gangs in a small town school?Think again.The Texas Department of Public Safety is warning parents across the state to be aware of efforts by Mexican cartels and transnational gangs to recruit Texas youth in our schools and communities. These violent organizations are luring teens with the prospect of cars, money and notoriety, promising them if they get caught, they will receive a minimal sentence.The Mexican cartels constantly seek new ways to smuggle drugs and humans into Texas are now using state based gangs and our youth to support their operations on both sides of the border. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:37:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323144022.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_323144022.html Lion’s Club District Governor Margie Nuss addressed the Gainesville Lion’s Club yesterday during the organization’s monthly meeting.“You have strong leadership,” she said to the group. “You have people who are dedicated Lions.”Nuss spoke about the many opportunities to serve in the community.Her own priority for service is the project to complete eye-screening for all pre-school age children. Nuss said that the organization, Prevent Blindness has the equipment to screen the children, and will allow Lion’s members to use the machine. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_306095454.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_306095454.html Students at Headstart Academy got a surprise Friday when volunteers from Coats for Kids delivered approximately 69 new winter jackets to the school Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_307135138.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_307135138.html An all-time high of 530 runners and walkers participated in the 13th annual Halloween Hustle Fun Run last Saturday. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:04:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_294140630.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_294140630.html Illegally passing a school bus might land some drivers in trouble this week as state troopers prepare to board buses in search of motorists who ignore school bus safety laws. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_289163602.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_289163602.html A group of children’s theater performers took the stage Thursday night during a dress rehearsal for “Wiley and the Hairy Man” at the Butterfield Stage Theater. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_289132322.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_289132322.html Parts of the city were without power early Thursday evening after a vehicle struck a utility pole at the intersections of Lindsay and Modrall Streets near Elliot Electric Supply and the Bomber Bait building. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_288170227.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_288170227.html Head for the Whitesboro Peanut Festival this Saturday for fun for all ages. Kid Alley, a car show, contests and competitions, gospel music and main stage entertainment will start at 8 a.m. and go until 5 p.m.Whitesboro Chamber or Commerce President Melody Jackson said the parade and the festival’s entertainment and food is what draws people to the event year after year.The parade starts at 10 a.m. and Jackson said there will be 30-40 floats and groups that participate. The Sherman Fire Department will be the Honor Guard for the parade. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_288134124.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_288134124.html A monkey, a pirate and the Devil stopped by Gainesville Health and Rehabilitation Center Wednesday. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_286172247.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_286172247.html Hundreds of Cooke County elementary school students competed in the annual Cooke County Fire fighter Association's fire prevention poster contest. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_286142006.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_286142006.html Tamera Broyles is one of those rare people who is lucky enough to do what she loves for a living. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:17:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_285131926.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_285131926.html Approximately 5,500 people attended this year’s Depot Day on Saturday, Oct. 10 in downtown Gainesville. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_279133522.html http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/homepage/local_story_279133522.html The Gainesville Leopards have made some long road trips in their history, but the one they will take to start the 2010 season will top them all.