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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 14Cooke County Residential Safe Rebate Room Program
City of Gainesville
Published September 14Road Work on N. Dixon St.
Drivers can expect some traffic changes along N. Dixon St. beginning Monday as crews tackle a unique piece of Gainesville’s roadway infrastructure.
City of Gainesville
Published September 10Accidental Motor Home Fire Caused by Mechanical Failure
Accidental Motor Home Fire Caused by Mechanical Failure
City of Gainesville
Published September 10Third-Alarm Structure Fire caused by Overloaded Extension Cord
Third-Alarm Structure Fire caused by Overloaded Extension Cord
City of Gainesville
Published September 01Gainesville Earns Two of Texas’ Highest Planning Honors
Gainesville has received statewide recognition for the way our community is planning for the future. See what earned the City two Gold Awards from the American Planning Association Texas Chapter.
City of Gainesville
Published September 01Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Tax Rate
City of Gainesville will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax rate on September 15, 2026, at City Hall.
City of Gainesville
Published August 25Public Hearing Notice for FY 2026-2027 Budget
City of Gainesville will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
City of Gainesville
Published August 21GFR to Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Events
Gainesville Fire-Rescue to Host 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and 9/11 Patriot Day Blood Drive