Cooke County
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- Population
- 43,046
- Area
- 874.83 sq mi (2,265.79 km²), 23.68 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.5
- Households
- 16,528
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $73,932
- Median house value
- $240,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
The Boerne Star
Published October 01James Edward Bridges
James Edward Bridges Dec. 1, 1939 — Sept. 27, 2026James Edward Bridges, 86 of Pilot Point, passed away Sept. 27, 2026. He was born in Pilot Point on Dec. 1, 1939, to James William and Bertie Lorene Ed
City of Gainesville
Published September 30National Night Out Returns to Gainesville Oct. 6
Join Gainesville Police and Gainesville Fire-Rescue for an evening of free food, family-friendly fun and community connection at National Night Out 2026.
City of Gainesville
Published September 29GFR Fire Prevention Week Safety Education and Community Events
Gainesville Fire-Rescue Charges Into Fire Prevention Week With Safety Education and Community Events The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
City of Gainesville
Published September 14Utility Work to Close Portion of Belcher St.
If Belcher St. is part of your regular route, plan for a short detour next week while crews complete utility work in the area.
City of Gainesville
Published September 14