Mayor Jim Goldsworthy was guest speaker at a recent Gainesville Lions Club meeting. The Mayor kicked off his presentation with an overview of all the construction presently going on in the city. He spoke to club members of future plans for other improvements for Gainesville and the surrounding community. During his discussion, Goldsworthy had the total attention of all Lions club members and his message was positive. Goldsworthy, left, is pictured with Kanita Maxwell at the recent Lions Club meeting.
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GISD board earmarks funds for improvements
Improvements to Gainesville schools were on the agenda during the Gainesville Independent School District (GISD) board meeting Monday including $52,083.28 taken out of fund balance for installation of new playground equipment at Edison Elementary.
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Summer Sounds series continues June 28
Gainesville’s “Summer Sounds” outdoor concert series continues Friday, June 28, in downtown Gainesville, with country musician Max Stalling set to headline.
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NCTC regents approve new staff positions
North Central Texas College regents approved several new positions recommended by the administration at Monday’s regular meeting.
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NCTC's Wallace elected TCCIA secretary
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Unemployment rate down in Cooke County
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Circus clown performs at library storyhour series
Free circus tickets will be available to the ‘greatest show on earth’ as the Cooke County Library (CCL) and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (RBABB) have teamed up to promote the library’s summer reading program during a performance Monday by Kelly the Clown at The Little Theater on the North Central Texas College campus.
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Lions Club holds officer installation
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Farm Service Agency accepting committee nominations
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Council to hear name change for Weber Drive
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Drought continues throughout state
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