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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Cooke County from local and regional media.
Charter amendment proposals up for vote
Early voting for the November election begins on Oct. 19, and Gainesville residents will have a lengthy ballot before them.In addition to the federal, state and county elections, the city of Gainesville has put...
Oct 9, 2026Lindsay adopts tax rate that raises revenue 13.48%
LINDSAY, Texas — The Lindsay City Council has adopted a property tax rate of $0.47587 per $100 of value for the 2026-27 budget year. City documents say the rate will raise $237,660.42 more in property tax reven...
Oct 9, 2026Burn ban lifted
Cooke County Commissioners Court lifted the county burn ban on Friday morning.The commissioners called a special meeting following the rain the county has received the past week. However, they did it with the a...
Oct 9, 2026Council looks at best use of funds for street renovation
Gainesville City Council is looking at how to best implement updates to Medal of Honor Boulevard — without breaking the bank.While updating the city master plans during Guiding Gainesville 2040, common feedback...
Oct 8, 2026Residents put up $26,400 to pave Cooke County roads
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Cooke County commissioners accepted $26,400 from four residents on Sept. 14 to help pave parts of County Road 131 and County Road 134. Another $17,522 in donations for County Road 136 was o...
Oct 8, 2026Grayson renews Cooke jail beds at $70 a day
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Grayson County has renewed its agreement for Cooke County to house Grayson inmates as needed, and the new contract raises the daily rate to $70 per inmate even as Grayson's jail expansion i...
Oct 7, 2026Commissioners to revisit burn ban during fire safety week
GAINESVILLE, Texas — Cooke County commissioners will meet in a special session Friday, Oct. 9, to take up the county burn ban, while Gainesville Fire-Rescue uses this week's Fire Prevention Week to push safety ...
Oct 6, 2026Lake Kiowa utility district receives $8M in state funding for water improvements
LAKE KIOWA, Texas — The Lake Kiowa Special Utility District has received approval for $8,015,000 in state financial assistance for planning, designing and constructing water system improvements. The Texas Water...
Oct 5, 2026Valley View tax-rate vote leads Cooke's Nov. 3 ballot
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Valley View ISD is asking voters on Nov. 3 to ratify a tax rate of $0.87861 per $100 of taxable value. The ballot labels the proposition a tax increase. The district’s election order, passe...
Oct 1, 2026Best private high schools in Texas
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of north central Texas, including the...
Sep 29, 2026Planning the uture of Cooke County
Weather Alert ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of ...
Sep 28, 2026Era ISD earns an A as the board weighed rates and a gym
ERA, Texas — Era ISD says the state gave the district an A for 2025-26 and a superior rating, with a perfect score, on the state’s school financial report card. Superintendent Jeff Webb told families the A refl...
Sep 25, 2026