Cooke County emerges out of drought
For residents in Cooke County, one of the most severe droughts in Texas history is no longer a concern - for the time being, anyway.
Home Hospice relocating Monday to new location
Home Hospice of Cooke County will be making a move on Monday to its new, donated location at 316 S. Chestnut St.
Kickoff party 'debuts' 2012 Relay for Life
The worldwide movement known to many as the largest fundraiser of its kind to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember the loved ones lost, and to fight back against the disease, is making its annual visit to Cooke County on May 4-5.
Unemployment numbers drop in Cooke County
The Cooke County unemployment rate made a notable drop between October and December, according to the most recent Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) data.
The Brick Artist
Cooke County resident John Groves learned his craft the hard way - brick by brick.
Tax revenue continues upward
Nearly two years of steadily high sales tax revenue and allocation payments - in both Texas and Cooke County - continued in December.
Commisioners approve election judges and polling...
During Monday’s regular meeting, Cooke County commissioners approved a list of election judges and polling locations in the April 3 primary election.
Life or death
It’s a sobering, some might say macabre, document Judge C.C. “Kit” Cooke, senior district judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit, lays on the table. Titled “The Cookebook: Capital Murder Trial Handbook,” the black binder bulges with law and procedures addressing capital murder trials and the death penalty. It’s a compilation of everything on the subject Cooke has gathered over 30 years.
Timetable released for elections
The Cooke County Republican Party has released a tentative deadline timeline in approach to the primary election scheduled for April 3.
NTMC offers service on weekend days
Cooke County Medical Care, a division of North Texas Medical Center, offers weekend service beginning Saturday.
County officials delay election judge selection
Cooke County commissioners recently postponed their approval of local election judges for the April 3 primary election.
First Baby in Cooke County ignores schedule, sets...
The first baby born in Cooke County in 2012 was not to be denied - rearranging the schedules of his parents and the delivering physician when he decided to make his entrance two days prior to a planned C-section.
21 percent of county drivers uninsured
In November, a document released by the Texas Department of Insurance indicated that 21.76 percent or 7,474 people were driving without vehicle insurance in Cooke County.
NCTC Holiday Classic begins Tuesday
For 24 years the North Central Texas College Holiday Classic has been an after-Christmas treat for local high school basketball players and fans. Different teams have come and gone over the years, but the tournament has become a long-standing Cooke County tradition.
First candidate forum set for Jan. 5
An upcoming candidate forum hosted by the Cooke County Republican Women organization is merely one of three.
Election filing deadline extended
The deadline for filing one’s candidacy in the March primary election has been extended through 6 p.m. Monday in Cooke County, and other Texas municipalities, following a decision by a trio of federal judges in San Antonio.
Commissioners approve health insurance for injured...
During Monday’s meeting, Cooke County commissioners voted to temporarily amend a medical benefits policy to assist a recently wounded employee.
Republican Women recall history of conservatism
Cooke County Republican Women (CCRW) observed two decades of history and welcomed incoming officers during a special dinner meeting Thursday.
4 adults indicted in connection with tot's death
The latest slate of Cooke County Grand Jury indictments include charges against four adults allegedly complicit in the death of Nathan De Alejandro, 4, on Sept. 24.
Commissioner's Court adopts new voting boundaries
During Monday’s meeting, Cooke County commissioners approved an order to adopt revised voting boundaries among the county’s four precincts, which will add six new polling locations to a realigned county map - a map now pending final approval from the Secretary of State.
Local mental health center to get new name
Congressional law has prompted representatives of Cooke County Mental Health Center to change the name of their facility, and the new title is set for commission during a ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 1.
Holiday on the square returns Dec. 9
The turkey’s been cut and Christmas is fast approaching. And downtown guests will have the opportunity to catch this holiday spirit in full swing during the second annual “Holiday on the Square.” This festive event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., on Friday Dec. 9, with a concert in the Cooke County Courthouse.
Coat drive to benefit ABBA
More than 15 Cooke County locations are currently serving as donation points for a coat drive that continues through Dec. 9, and benefits Gainesville’s All Babies Born Alive (ABBA) Women’s Center.
Home Hospice 'Light Up a Life' campaign underway
Staff and supporters of Home Hospice of Cooke County are hoping to awaken a spirit of gratitude and raise money for the agency during this year’s Light up a Life campaign.
Commissioners certify election results
Cooke County commissioners approved and certified a canvass of votes from the Nov. 8 Constitutional amendment election during a special meeting Friday.

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