Callisburg News

Demolition is under way at the old high school building on the north campus of Callisburg Independent School District.

On Saturday, groups of children, teens and adults picked their way among the pathways and headstones of Fairview Cemetery.

“Discover you purpose in life, what you really do well”

The styrofoam planes weigh only about 10 ounces, but the nimble little fleet of miniature aircraft captivated a group of Robert E. Lee Intermediate students during a motivational program Monday in the school's ... via Gainesville Daily Register

A man is facing charges Tuesday night after leading police on a high speed chase on a motorcycle. via KXII-TV Sherman

“A lot of kids need a good male role model aside from their parents”

We continue our Eye on Education. Last week, we talked about staffing issues at some schools in our area. via KXII-TV Sherman

“She enjoys playing outdoors. She is a very creative little girl. She misses going to school and participating in activities she loves.”

Imagine developing a severe, debilating headache that starts suddenly and never stops. via Gainesville Daily Register

“I'm mad, it makes me mad that we don't have an overpass”

Being a safe driver takes experience, patience and concentration. But just because you're playing it safe, doesn't mean everyone else is. via KXII-TV Sherman

“Even though we're months ahead, we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and get a good proposal together”

A bridge on a gravel road west of Interstate 35 recently began to bow and shift, prompting speed limits on four county roads at Monday's Cooke County Commissioners meeting. via Gainesville Daily Register

“Unfortunately, the name Karen doesn't mean anything to our community so we named ours "Kids Care”

Sometimes imitation is more than a form of flattery. It can also be a vehicle for teaching kindness. via Gainesville Daily Register

“We've been applying for grants and planning a fall fundraiser possibly in conjunction with Depot Day”

A local community club organization was of two minds recently when it comes to helping worthy causes in the county. via Gainesville Daily Register

“I don't know what we are going to do”

Snow was falling Friday in a band that stretched from central Texas to southern Ohio, while severe storms rolling through Florida spawned two tornadoes in the northern part of the state. via Memphis Commercial Appeal

“They let school out early because nobody counted on it getting bad this quick”

The Associated Press DALLAS - A light snow fell across parts of North Texas this morning, a day after a storm system left as much as 9 inches of snow on northern parts of the state and brought a tornado to ... via Valley Morning Star

“It's going to be a long night”

A winter storm moved from the Panhandle and dumped up to 9 inches of snow on North Texas on Thursday, creating slick roads that sent some school buses into ditches and hundreds of cars off the roads. via KAUZ

“We're just trying to promote open government and free elections”

A candidate for County Commissioners Court filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction Thursday afternoon hoping to stop what he considers to be an effort to malign his character. via Gainesville Daily Register

With primary elections at the forefront of debate, in about four months another election is scheduled for city council, school board and other local positions. via Gainesville Daily Register

Jason Della Rosa TheOldCoach.com Not only will S&S High School head into a new district in 2008, it will do so with a new athletic director and head football coach. via Rivals.com

“I spent the last three years working to improve Cooke County”

Republican candidates and a Democrat for Sheriff, Precinct 1 Commissioner and County Attorney were among candidates who spoke to a full house in Callisburg as part of a community forum. via Gainesville Daily Register

“I urge Texans to exercise extreme caution as conditions remain favorable for the development of wildfires across the state. Vigilance and good judgment are key to ensuring Texans' families, homes and places of work remain safe”

County Judge Bill Freeman declared Cooke County a disaster area Thursday after recent wild fires scorched hundreds of acres of pasture and threatened dozens of structures. via Gainesville Daily Register

The Cooke County Republican Women have scheduled a candidate forum for its next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, 401 N. Dixon St., Gainesville. via Gainesville Daily Register

“Gainesville, Nocona and Sherman-Denison could see a little snow”

BY BILL HANNA There was enough humidity overnight to drop some parts of North Texas out of red flag warning but officials were cautioning that large, destructive wildfires were still possible across much of ... via Star-telegram.com