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Cooke County Courthouse

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By Shannon Gillette

A year after Cooke County was formed in 1849, five commissioners were tasked with locating the perfect site for the county seat. The criteria they were given included finding a place with ample timber and water supplies. These gentlemen, Pat C. Dickson, Andrew Van Slyke, David Carter, B. F. Carpenter and John Boggs, received one dollar per day for their efforts. Having narrowed it down to two sites, a decision between the two became a heated debate. One option was a forty acre tract on the east bank of Elm Creek owned by Mary E. Clark. The other was along Wheeler Creek. Keeping in mind that Texans never let the truth get in the way of a good story, legend has it that the decision was made in a rather unorthodox method. The commissioners were surveying the benefits of the Wheeler Creek site when Chief Justice Bob Wheelock approached them, picked up a jug of whiskey and said, “All in favor of putting the town here, come with me” and proceeded to Mary E. Clark’s parcel of land. On August 15, 1850, Mary E. Clark’s site was approved as the county seat and lots were offered for sale.

The next hurdle was the naming of the town. The first choice was Liberty. The Post Office denied the name since a town in south Texas had already claimed it at least a year before. Gainesville was chosen as the official name after General Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Gaines had been a commander in the United States Army and had died the same year Cooke County was created. To read more pick up the April 2016 issue of NTFR.

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

The Cooke County Courthouse is located in Gainesville, TX. (Photo by Shannon Gillette)

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.

Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”

With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.

Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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