A man who reportedly robbed a hotel clerk by gunpoint early Wednesday morning has been identified.

Two people accused of drug trafficking remain in custody at the Cooke County Jail.

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will not impose another statewide mask mandate, despite COVID-19 cases being on the rise again.

On Monday morning, the American Academy of Pediatrics urged anyone older than two to wear a mask this upcoming school year — no matter their vaccination status — to protect themselves against COVID-19.

Nightly road closures continue for phase one of the Texas Department of Transportation’s $210 million expansion project.

Members of the Gainesville City Council are expected to meet Tuesday, July 20, and hear a report on the quality of the city’s drinking water.

From the American Academy of Pediatrics:

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Bring your pooch and celebrate The Dog Depot at Heritage Park’s fifth anniversary this Saturday, July 17.

Love animals and music? Then come on out to the Gainesville Farmers Market on Saturday night.

Gainesville police are investigating a Thursday morning burglary at an ATM.

As Texas House Democrats settle in for a potentially weekslong stay in the nation’s capital, one question is becoming increasingly relevant: Who’s footing the bill?

The investigation into a June drive-by shooting continues, according to officials with the Gainesville Police Department.

As Democrats fled the state to avoid voting on a GOP priority elections bill that would restrict voting rights in the state, the Texas Senate approved the bill Tuesday with a party-line vote of 18-4.

A Gainesville man was recently sentenced to 272 months in federal prison for firearms violations.

Volunteers with Era Volunteer Fire Department place burgers on the grill at the fire department's annual Independence Day cookout and fireworks Sunday, July 4.

Gainesville-based Boy Scout Troop 668 recently spent a week working on merit badges, swimming, doing conservation projects and majoring in fun with a purpose at Hale Scout Reservation near Whitesboro, OKLA, according to Scoutmaster Mark Tackett. The group of scouts pictured varied in age and…

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Gainesville Fire-Rescue broke the 2-2 tie shared with the Gainesville Police Department after earning the most votes during the fifth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, organizer Tamara Grimes-Sieger said.

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Bridger is Noah's Ark Animal Shelter Pet of the Week! He is such a good boy that just seems to be getting overlooked at the shelter. He has already been there for two months but just hasn’t found the right match yet. He is hoping someone will give him a second chance at finding his forever h…

Starting today, motorists can expect to run into around the clock lane closures for phase one of a $210 million I-35 expansion project by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Have a hankering for some fresh produce? Head down to the Gainesville Farmers Market this weekend.

Property that has sat undeveloped for years could see some activity soon.

North Texas Medical Center is asking community members to give the gift of life today, Tuesday, July 6, by donating blood at its blood drive.

A 32-year-old Burleson man is behind bars after he recently escaped from a Gainesville Police Department vehicle, police said.

A Cooke County rancher experienced loss last year after an employee sold more than $6,000 worth of cattle in his girlfriend’s name and pocketed the proceeds, officials said.

It’s time to celebrate America’s independence this weekend and there’s sure to be something going on in the area that caters to everyone in the family-be it fireworks, a parade, live music or food.

There will no more lane closures for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s I-35 expansion project this week, according to an email announcement from TxDOT Assistant Area Engineer Lance Pomykal.

Motorists prepare. More nightly lane closures for the Texas Department of Transportation’s I-35 expansion project are slated for this week.

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Four Gainesville residents are facing a first-degree felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (engaging in organized criminal activity) following a Tuesday evening drive by shooting, Gainesville Police Chief Kevin Phillips announced Thursday, June 24.

This weekend’s closures for phase one of a $210 million I-35 expansion project have been rescheduled, according to Texas Department of Transportation spokeswoman Adele Lewis.

Organizers with the B.P. Douglas Park Restoration Project said the Juneteenth day of service event Saturday, June 19, was a success. Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 26, organizers are asking volunteers to show up once again to finish the park installation and spread mulch. The park is at …

Fireworks are once again slated to light up the night sky Saturday, June 26 in Callisburg. The Callisburg Volunteer Fire Department’s Independence Day celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. at Parkhill Park, near Farm-to-Market Road 678 on County Road 164. All events will be by the baseball fields.…

Lily May is Noah's Ark Animal Shelter Pet of the Week! She would make for the best indoor companion with her lovable personality and being the perfect size. She is a total sweetheart that will steal your heart from the moment you meet her. Lily May is a playful girl that would calm down and …

Tana Butts, of Gainesville, just graduated from Valley View High School and signed her letter of intent to be a member of the stock horse team at North Central Texas College for the 2021 - 2022 season.

Update Tuesday, June 22:

Local governments would be able to bypass conservative state leaders and implement their own Medicaid expansion programs for working poor Texans with federal funds, under federal legislation announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin.

Calvin is Noah's Ark Animal Shelter Pet of the Week! Calvin has a way of grabbing your attention with his sparkling personality. He is a happy boy and is always excited to see and meet new people. Calvin loves getting to play and enjoys when he gets to go outside with you to play some ball. …

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