A Hellas construction crew works on moisture conditioning the area for new tennis courts at Gainesville High School, 2201 S. I-35, on Friday, Jan. 24. Leslie Crutsinger, district spokeswoman, said the tennis complex is expected to be complete by February’s end.

The work of three students from Valley View High School was recognized during the 2020 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Ag Mechanics Competition this week.

4-H, Texas Tech alumni hosting food drive

Sixth grader Joselin Velasquez competes in Gainesville Independent School District’s second annual Spanish spelling bee Wednesday, Jan. 22.

Signups are underway for those interested in applying for a seat on the Gainesville Hospital District Board of Directors.

Faith Lutheran Church

Child care class planned

The public is invited to attend Saturday’s unveiling and dedication ceremony of the Gainesville Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Leonard Park, 1000 W. California St.

Two men are out on bond after they were reportedly caught with thousands of dollars worth of marijuana, Cooke County Sheriff Terry Gilbert said.

All reports are provided by the Gainesville Police Department. Charges are preliminary.

A 45-year-old man from San Antonio could be facing robbery charges after law enforcement connected him to a weekend robbery in town.

After 22 years, Laura Blanton is no longer an employee with Cooke County.

Members of the Cooke County Commissioners’ Court recently decided to rebid the county’s fuel supply services.

Jack is the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter Pet of the Week! He’s an energetic small-breed dog weighing 19 pounds. He has been adopted and returned to the shelter twice when the new owners didn’t realize how much energy they’d need taking him for walks or playing with him. He loves attention and a…

A recent vote by Gainesville City Council members is helping pave the way for more growth at Gainesville Municipal Airport.

The Gainesville Police Department is preparing its annual report to the state on race and motor vehicle stops.

GISD board to hear updates on audit, child nutrition

An additional meeting lasting roughly two hours still wasn’t enough for the majority of Gainesville Independent School District’s Facilities Steering Committee to decide on a bond proposal.

Gainesville saw a more than 40% dip in sales tax allocations from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Office this month.

Westminster Presbyterian

Gainesville High School Redcoat Band had 19 members who passed the requirements to be able to compete in the Association of Texas Small School Bands All-Region Band auditions, the school announced this week.

GDR offices closed Monday

The following Gainesville Independent School District students were named to the all-A honor roll for the third six weeks of the 2019-2020 school year:

Below is a list of selected legislative actions recently taken by national legislators who represent Cooke County. Vote records were provided by VoteSmart.org.

As of Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, the Cooke County Junior Livestock Show premium auction had raised $242,595, show secretary Traci Broom said.

AUSTIN  – Nanette Sissney of Whitesboro, the vice chair of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, has been nominated to serve on the Legislative Committee of the National Council on Teacher Retirement, the TRS announced this week.

A Saturday evening gospel concert at North Central Texas College kicks off three days of free events celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Half of the patients seen at North Texas Medical Center last year were on either Medicare or Medicaid, CEO Tom Sledge said.

Chorale to begin rehearsals next week

Selling animals in parking lots could soon be a thing of the past.

July 31, 2017 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in the history of the rural Southeast Texas town of Trinity. That was the day Trinity’s only hospital closed.

All reports are provided by the Gainesville Police Department. Charges are preliminary.

Gainesville Fire-Rescue’s Swift Water Rescue Team rescued seven people in “exceptionally perilous conditions” over the weekend, fire officials said.

It’s time. Members of the Gainesville Independent School District’s Facilities Steering Committee are expected to vote on a bond proposal recommendation to bring to members of the school district’s board of trustees.

Next grief support group scheduled

Max is the Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter Pet of the Week! He is a 1.5-year-old male domestic shorthair cat. Max weighs about 10.4 pounds and is feline leukemia negative but is positive for feline immunodeficiency virus. He loves to be petted on, scratched and remain in your presence.

The Gainesville Police Department will be offering another Citizen Police Academy starting in early February.