Members of the Cooke County Ministerial Alliance recently celebrated VISTO's new location in a blessing ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Gainesville Independent School District will host another substitute teacher orientation from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 28. Attendees will have their temperature taken at entry, will be socially distanced and are required to wear masks, according to a GISD press release.
Starting Saturday, Feb. 6, the Cooke County Library will increase operating hours.
Congressman Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, was recently appointed to the House Armed Services Committee.
City residents will be asked this May whether they think the city should abandon a small city property that was once designated a park.
Newly elected state Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, was named to five committees in the Texas Senate for the 87th legislative session.
Members of the Muenster Hospital Board of Directors are expected to consider and accept Muenster Memorial Hospital CEO Brian Roland's resignation this week.
The Thursday, Jan. 21, blood drive at the Gainesville Civic Center benefiting Carter BloodCare was a huge success, according to event coordinator Tamara Grimes-Sieger. During the drive, 34 units of plasma and 57 units of blood were collected. The next drive is slated from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p…
Republicans David Spiller, 59, and Craig Carter, 41, are headed to a runoff after they nabbed the most votes for the specially called Texas House District 68 race, unofficial election results show.
Republicans David Spiller and Craig Carter are headed to a runoff, unofficial election results show.
The following are unofficial early voting results for Cooke County:
Cooke County political party leaders said they hoped to see the administration of newly inaugurated President Joe Biden make addressing the COVID-19 pandemic a priority.
After hours of candidate interviews and sleeping on the matter, members of the Cooke County Commissioners' Court unanimously agreed Thursday morning, Jan. 21, to appoint Steve Starnes as the new county judge.
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Members of the Cooke County Commissioners’ Court unanimously agreed to appoint Steve Starnes as the new county judge. More details to follow.Â
Five candidates are seeking votes to represent Texas House District 68 in a specially called election 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23.
Who the next county judge is remains unknown after members of the Cooke County Commissioners' Court decided to postpone the appointment Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 20.
12:45 p.m. update: Jose Sanroman IV has posted bail, county jail records show.
If you've had COVID-19 and haven't been vaccinated for it, county officials are looking for your help.
Job fair set for corrections positions
Grayson College Adult Education and Literacy is hosting walk-in signups 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22-23, for high school equivalency seekers and English language learners who want to register for free, virtual classes.
A new director has taken the lead at the Cooke County United Way.
Before former Cooke County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Klement's term ended, he claimed County Road 365 was one of the best roads in the county, if not the best.
A new county judge could be decided as early as Wednesday, Jan. 20.
If you have ever aspired to serve on a governing body, now's the time to throw your hat into the ring.
Gainesville Junior High School eighth grader Amira Khan took home top honors in the Gainesville Independent School District Spelling Bee Wednesday, Jan. 13.
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Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror, several developing issues could shape up to become big news in 2021. Four issues likely to impact Cooke County residents this year are summarized here.
Need to pay for college? Funds to cover tuition may be available.
Despite many battling financial hurdles during the ongoing pandemic, the Cooke County Junior Livestock Show's premium sale this past weekend raised 13% more than it did in 2020, officials said.
Winners during the annual W.E. Chalmers Elementary School campus spelling bee advanced to the Gainesville Independent School District bee Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Before former Cooke County Precinct 3 Commissioner John Klement's term ended, he claimed County Road 365 was one of the best roads in the county, if not the best.
Tioga student named to dean’s list
Earlier this morning a gas leak was detected at Gainesville High School and the following message sent from Gainesville Independent School District at 12:49 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, is an update to that report:
Gas prices in the Texoma region are up another five cents this week while still remaining under $2 per gallon.
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The Gainesville Parks and Recreation Department's annual Kids’ Trout Fishing Derby at Keneteso Park is a no-go.
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In his maiden speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Amarillo, called for unity and healing rather than impeaching President Donald Trump.
Ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump, Cooke County’s GOP chairman called for unity and the local Democratic Party chairman called for accountability.
Harbor Freight Tools is aiming to open in late February or early March, a company spokesman says.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Districts can skip the mandatory two-week quarantine for teachers and students as long as they’re following COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask-wearing and social distancing, health officials said Tuesday.
North Texas Medical Center will be using the waiting list being compiled by Cooke County to schedule vaccinations for COVID-19 when the hospital receives more doses of vaccine, according to a statement from the hospital Wednesday morning, Jan. 13.
Cooke County has launched an online registration portal for residents wanting to get on a waiting list for a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the pandemic coronavirus.
The new member of U.S. Congress representing Cooke County and surrounding areas says he won't back the current effort to impeach President Donald Trump.
First United Bank recently donated $25,000 to improve B.P. Douglas Park on Gainesville's northwest side. Community Parks of Gainesville Texas Inc., a nonprofit that focuses on improving parks in Gainesville, is collecting donations to improve the park. The group is planning on donating a pla…
About 60 people filled a room at Cross Timbers Church in Valley View on Thursday evening, Jan. 7, to hear from the four Republican candidates on the ballot for the Texas House District 68 special election.
Incoming state Sen. Drew Springer was sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 6, to represent state Senate District 30. Gov. Greg Abbott administered the oath of office during a ceremony in the governor's mansion.
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Residents seeking to be vaccinated can get information on how they may be able to do so in the future from their primary doctor or one of the local pharmacies.
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