AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gainesville Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/gainesville-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/gainesville-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:20:02 -0600 Cornyn Bill to Authorize Coastal Spine Project Signed Into Law WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-to-authorize-coastal-spine-project-signed-into-law-31512456-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-to-authorize-coastal-spine-project-signed-into-law-31512456-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn Bill Honoring Victims of El Paso Shooting Signed Into Law WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-honoring-victims-of-el-paso-shooting-signed-into-law-31512481-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-bill-honoring-victims-of-el-paso-shooting-signed-into-law-31512481-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Scholarship offered to poultry, agriculture majors The City of Gainesville is pleased to announce the application process for the 2023 Gainesville https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-gainesville-news-scholarship-offered-to-poultry-agriculture-majors-31513887-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-of-gainesville-news-scholarship-offered-to-poultry-agriculture-majors-31513887-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Pfluger Votes To Hold China Accountable And Crack Down On The Weaponization Of Government Agencies Against Americans Tuesday, Congressman August https://www.americantowns.com/news/pfluger-votes-to-hold-china-accountable-and-crack-down-on-the-weaponization-of-government-agencies-against-americans-31519840-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pfluger-votes-to-hold-china-accountable-and-crack-down-on-the-weaponization-of-government-agencies-against-americans-31519840-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Granger Chosen to Chair House Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Kay Granger (TX), released the following statement after https://www.americantowns.com/news/granger-chosen-to-chair-house-appropriations-committee-31519851-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/granger-chosen-to-chair-house-appropriations-committee-31519851-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Weber Votes To Defund 87,000 Irs Agents Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) votes for the Family and Small Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-weber-votes-to-defund-87000-irs-agents-31519858-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-weber-votes-to-defund-87000-irs-agents-31519858-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 New Congress Confronts China Washington D.C.– Congressman Sessions (TX-17) voted in favor of H.Res.11- Establishing the Select Committee on https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-congress-confronts-china-31519873-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-congress-confronts-china-31519873-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Congressman Pat Fallon Reintroduces the Family Integrity to Reform Elections (FIRE) Act Washington, D.C. – As first reported by The https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pat-fallon-reintroduces-the-family-integrity-to-reform-elections-fire-act-31522832-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pat-fallon-reintroduces-the-family-integrity-to-reform-elections-fire-act-31522832-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Cruz Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Impose Term Limits for Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-introduces-constitutional-amendment-to-impose-term-limits-for-congress-31524160-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-introduces-constitutional-amendment-to-impose-term-limits-for-congress-31524160-gainesville-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Welcome to the Fall Festival of Flight, hosted by the Texas Chapter, Antique Airplane Association, with the cooperation of the City of Gainesville, https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-antique-airplane-fall-festival-of-flight-2023-31614321-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-antique-airplane-fall-festival-of-flight-2023-31614321-gainesville-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Get ready to experience the heart and soul of Texas at the Gainesville Wine and Country Festival! On November 23, 2024, historic Downtown Gainesville https://www.americantowns.com/news/gainesville-wine-and-country-festival-2024-31705094-gainesville-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gainesville-wine-and-country-festival-2024-31705094-gainesville-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Certificate of Deafness for Tuition Waiver Program Did you know that students who are deaf or hard of hearing and meet certain criteria can apply https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuition-assistance-at-postsecondary-schools-for-qualified-persons-with-hearing-loss-31511006-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tuition-assistance-at-postsecondary-schools-for-qualified-persons-with-hearing-loss-31511006-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-over-54-million-in-career-technical-education-grants-across-texas-31511301-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-over-54-million-in-career-technical-education-grants-across-texas-31511301-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to take historic action in https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-takes-historic-action-throughout-2022-31511642-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-takes-historic-action-throughout-2022-31511642-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-calls-for-investigation-into-atmos-energys-failure-to-prepare-for-winter-weather-event-31511327-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-calls-for-investigation-into-atmos-energys-failure-to-prepare-for-winter-weather-event-31511327-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600