Gainesville, the seat of Cooke County, is located just short of seventy miles north of Dallas. Its roots go back to 1841, when W.S. Peters and Associates signed their first contract with the Republic of Texas, promising to bring six hundred families into the area. In 1850, Gainesville was established on a forty-acre tract, first known as Liberty, a name that proved short-lived, as a town by that name already existed in Texas. The town was renamed for General Edmund Gaines.
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Featuring handmade custom bits, spurs and saddles, this Gainesville, Texas business includes a saddle shop, which has been in operation since the 1870s. The company's web site features video from the store and spur shop, testimonials, ordering and contact information. Instructional videos are also available.
http://www.prosaddles.com/
An overview of the city, public notices, city news, and a resident guide is presented through the official site of the city of Gainesville, Texas. Also featured here is a community calendar of activities and events.
http://www.gainesville.tx.us/
Based in Gainesville, this daily print newspaper covers news, sports and events throughout Cooke County, Texas. Its electronic edition features local news, sports, obituaries, and other community features, as well as classifieds, advertising and subscription information.
http://www.gainesvilleregister.com/
An overview of the Gainesville, Texas Fire Department includes a message from the Fire Chief, fire prevention information, photographs, and other resources.
http://www.gainesville.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=379
Gainesville Independent School District
Gainesville ISD is a public school district operating a head start facility, two elementary schools, an intermediate school, junior high school, and a high school, each of which is profiled here, along with its academic, athletic and alumni programs, administrative offices, faculty, and departments.
http://www.gainesvilleisd.org/
Based in Gainesville, Texas, Hill & Hill provides legal representation in criminal and family law matters to clients in Denton, Gainesville and the surrounding areas. An overview of the law firm is presented, including attorney profiles, and an outline of the firm's areas of practice.
http://www.hillandhillattorneys.com/
Owned and operated by the Gainesville Hospital District, NTMC is a 60-bed acute care hospital situated on fifty-two acres located within the city limits of Gainesville, Texas. Its site features NTMC history, special notices, a hospital directory, map showing the facility's location, and online pre-registration and bill paying.
http://www.ntmconline.net/
Plano Machine & Instrument, Inc.
Established in Plano, Plano Machine is a CNC production machine shop now located in Gainesville, Texas. Its manufacturing, equipment, and quality departments are discussed, along with contact data.
http://www.planomachine.com/
