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January 4, 2013

Sivells Bend students help Abigail's Arms

— Sivells  Bend Independent School District fifth graders recently donated money and miscellaneous items to Abigail’s Arm’s Family Crisis Center. Pictured are Mary Salisbury, Weston Forester, Susan Gunter, Briston Krahl, Dustin Faries, Jerame Smith, Jordan Garza, Jewelly Gomez, Alyssa Smith, Alex Deeken, Zachary Huckaby, Seth Key, Nikki Forester and Jaden Delce.

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  • City approves Zodiac Drive name change

    City officials approved a street name change during Tuesday’s regular Gainesville City Council meeting — and announced terms of a recently approved smoking ordinance on Wednesday.

    June 19, 2013

  • City takes "lean" approach to daily operations

    In speaking at the recent Lion’s Club meeting, city manager Barry Sullivan praised the efforts of the Gainesville club through their service to the community and for their focus on providing eye care and glasses to those in need.

    June 19, 2013

  • Children's advocate talks of need for CASAs

    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) case manager Sara Butler was the special guest at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday and received a check for $600 from the club to assist the nonprofit agency, as it provides advocates for abused or neglected children who are in the child protective services system.

    June 19, 2013

  • Sivells Bend ISD approves auditor for 2012 – 2013 school year

    During the June 11 meeting of the Sivells Bend Independent School District board board of trustees, the firm of Freemon, Shapard and Story was selected to perform the annual fiscal audit for the district for the school year ending August 31, 2013.

    June 19, 2013

  • WEB-zoo.jpg Kids learn about water life at Frank Buck Zoo

    Frank Buck Zoo's summer series continued Wednesday with children taught about flamingos and their dwelling in water.

    June 19, 2013 1 Photo

  • 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.

    June 18, 2013

  • 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.

    June 18, 2013

  • NCTC regents approve new staff positions

    North Central Texas College regents approved several new positions recommended by the administration at Monday’s regular meeting.

    June 18, 2013

  • NCTC's Wallace elected TCCIA secretary

    North Central Texas College Vice-President of Instruction Dr. Brent Wallace was recently elected Secretary of the Texas Community College Instructional Administrators (TCCIA).

    June 18, 2013

  • Unemployment rate down in Cooke County

    Recent Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) data shows favorable changes in the local unemployment rate and civilian labor force since the start of 2013, with officials giving equal credit to Cooke County’s strength of industry and proximity to larger cities.

    June 17, 2013

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