City of Gainesville Government

10/25/2025

10/25/2025

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

The FM 51 (California) underpass at I-35 is temporarily shut down because of an accident that took out a traffic light. We will update this post once the intersection is reopened.

In the meantime, please avoid the area and take alternate routes to your destination. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 💙

10/25/2025

A monumental day indeed. Years of careful planning by City Staff and support from Council to ensure the safety of our firefighters.

Thank you to the Chamber for working with Fire Admin to orchestrate the ribbon cutting!

https://www.kten.com/news/gainesville-firefighters-celebrate-new-station-with-ribbon-cutting/article_5ad5bf23-ea2d-461e-9ef0-87db13b517d0.htmlf st e

GAINESVILLE, Texas (KTEN) — Firefighters in Gainesville cut the ribbon Friday on their new Fire Station No. 2.

10/24/2025

Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 1:30pm.

Ribbon Cutting.

Be there.

10/23/2025

Please join us in congratulating General Services Director Polly Boone on an incredible 40 years with the city!

Polly began her career on October 4, 1985, working under the Director of Public Works, Ross Tamplin, as his secretary for 9 years. She then took on the role of Solid Waste Superintendent, serving the community in that capacity for 23 years. For the past eight years, Polly has proudly served the residents and businesses of Gainesville as the General Services Director.

Polly maintains emergency management training and a Class A license with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), a required certification that ensures personnel and operations are in compliance with state regulations.

When asked what she might be doing if she weren’t in her current line of work, Polly shared that she loves solving problems, which is one of the reasons she enjoys her job so much. If she weren’t in public service, she imagines she might have pursued a career in interior design, decorating, or architecture.

Reflecting on her career, Polly said: “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for God by my side, guiding me. From Philippians 4:13 — ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ This verse is not about my personal ability to achieve any desire, but rather the strength God provides through Christ to face any circumstance with faithfulness and joy. And every day is a new day, so live life to its fullest.”

Thank you, Polly, for your 40 years of service, leadership, and dedication to Gainesville and all who make our city their home. We are truly grateful for all you’ve done and continue to do! ​

10/23/2025

A big braaains-and-thanks to Nortex Communications for being a 🧟‍♂️ Zombie-level sponsor of the Frankie Fright Express!

And stay tuned for information about discounted multi-day attendance, coming soon...

💀 Want to be part of the thrills? Sign up to volunteer to be part of the Frankie Fright Express! We’re dying to meet you… 👻

🚂Ready to hop aboard the Frankie Fright Express? Reserve your tickets (before they vanish!) and get event details here: Frankie Fright Express 2025

10/23/2025

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10/23/2025

Can't make it to our November meeting to bring your Christmas Tree Ornaments? No worries, you can mail or drop off your ornaments before November 20th!
Email Tina White: [email protected]

10/23/2025

Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Director Jennifer Shumate and Comm & Outreach Director Paulina Schutt-Swiatkowski talked about all of the festivities going on around town through the end of the month!

Make sure to check out the Community Calendar to see whats spooky and sweet things are going on in Gainesville!

https://gainesville.tx.us/329/Community-Events

Jennifer Shumate and Paulina Schutt-Swiatkowski joined Caroline to discuss Gainesville’s upcoming Halloween events

10/22/2025

The Bob Rosses at Parks & Recreation partnered with a crew from GFR to create an essential part of the upcoming Frankie Fright Express experience 🎨🫟🎃. Can you guess what this masterpiece is going to be?

Comment with your guess and tag who you'd bring with you for a chance to win FREE admission for you and a friend! Winners will be announced Sunday, October 26 at noon.

Not wanting to wait and need to get your VIP tickets before they sell out? Visit: Frankie Fright Express 2025

10/21/2025

The best 💙

10/21/2025

A fang-tastic thank you to Glenn Polk AutoPlex for being a 🧛 Dracula-level Sponsor🩸 for the 2025 Frankie Fright Express!

And stay tuned for information about discounted multi-day attendance, coming soon...

💀 Want to be part of the thrills? Sign up to volunteer to be part of the Frankie Fright Express! We’re dying to meet you… Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30pm at the Civic Center at 311 S Weaver St, Gainesville, TX 👻

🚂Ready to hop aboard the Frankie Fright Express? Reserve your tickets (before they vanish!) and get event details here: Frankie Fright Express 2025