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Volume 17, Number 34 Cooke County, Texas January 20, 2021

Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! Texas House of Representatives King District 68 Race Set for Jan. 23 Around By Delania Raney Berry, Republican Jason Brin- Precincts 7, 28 Tabernacle Street, Myra. Th e Weekly News kley, Republican Craig Carter, Baptist Church, 305 CR 194, Precinct 17 Muenster VFW, Democrat Charles D. Gregory Gainesville. 136 Ash Street, Muenster. GAINESVILLE – and Republic David Spiller. Precinct 8 Callisburg Elemen- Precinct 18 Muenster Jay- Town A total of 156 voters cast early Th e following are polling loca- tary School, 648 FM 3164, cees Building, 2595 East Ninth ballots in person during the fi rst tions for the Jan. 23 election: Gainesville (Woodbine). Street. Muenster. week of early voting in the Satur- Precincts 1, 3, 5, 31 Gaines- Precinct 10 Mountain Springs Precinct 19, 21 Conrad Hall, by Grice King day, January 23 special election ville Civic Center, 311 S. Weav- Community Center, 173 Moun- 431 Ash Street, Lindsay in the Texas House of Repre- er Street, Gainesville. tain Springs Lane, Valley View Precinct 20, 27 East Side sentatives District 68 race. One Precincts 2, 30, 34, 35 First (Mountain Springs). Church of Nazarene, 1415 A Cooke County-wide individual submitted a mail-in Christian Church, 401 North Precinct 11 Valley View Bap- South Radio Hill Road, Gaines- Covid-19 blood and plasma ballot. Dixon Street, Gainesville. tist Church, 504 North Lee ville. mobile drive is scheduled Early voting in person ended Precincts 4, 26, 37 Hillcrest Street, Valley View. Precinct 22 Lake Kiowa for Th ursday, January 21 at Tuesday. Church of Christ, 1712 East Precincts 12, 14 Era Commu- Lodge, 905 West Kiowa Drive, the Gainesville Civic Center Candidates for Texas House of O’Neal Street, Gainesville. nity Center, 102 Malone Street, Lake Kiowa. south parking lot – 311 S. Representatives, District 68 are, Precincts 6, 9 Callisburg Era. Precinct 33 Moss Lake Fire Weaver St. in Gainesville. in order of appearance on the Community Center, 92 Mc- Precinct 15 Myra Volunteer Station, 160 FM 1201 Ext., “Blood and plasma needs offi cial ballot, Republican John Daniel Street, Callisburg. Fire Department, 114 Bradford Gainesville (Moss Lake). are urgent, especially as hospi- talization rates have increased with Covid. If you have had and recovered from Covid Sign-ups Now Available to County (but not yet had the Covid vaccine), your plasma may be used to save the lives of oth- ers,” said Tamara Grimes-Sieg- er. Residents for COVID-19 Vaccines Th ree buses will be at the Civic Center south parking lot By Delania Raney and school nurses. Also includ- SARS-COV-2 assay oral swab VID incidents with 281,422 on S. Weaver St. this Th ursday. Th e Weekly News ed are long term care facility test. Pre-registration is allowed cases as of Jan. 18, 2021. Dal- Two will collect whole blood, residents. 24 hours prior to desired test- las County has 206,329 cases and one will collect plasma GAINESVILLE – County resi- Phase 1B residents include ing date only at https://cura- compared 190,580 cases Jan. only from those who have re- dents may begin signing up for people 65 and older and people tive.com/sites/10033. 11 and Tarrant County has re- covered from Covid (14 days COVID-19 vaccinations but who are 16 or older and have at Drive up testing is available ported 165,131 cases reported post symptoms) and have the are not guaranteed a spot, ac- least one chronic medical con- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon- Jan. 18 compared to 150,990 plasma rich antibodies needed cording to North Texas Medi- dition including but not lim- days, Tuesdays and Wednes- cases Jan. 11. for many patients to recover. cal Center spokeswoman Kristi ited to cancer, chronic kidney days through January 27. Denton County has 37,473 Rarer blood types AB, B+ and Rigby. disease, COPD, certain heart Remaining testing dates are cases according to data from others are particularly needed. Rigsby said the medical cen- conditions, solid organ trans- as follows Wednesday Jan. 20; the Texas Department of State Schedule in advance online ter and other health providers plantation, obesity and severe Monday, Jan. 25; Tuesday, Jan. Health Services online dash- to give through midnight (01- in the county have released obesity, pregnancy, sickle cell 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 27. board. Grayson County has 20-21) or walk-ins are avail- a portal through which resi- disease and type 2 diabetes Results will be returned via 8,766 cases. Wise County re- able. dents may begin signing up mellitus. text message or email within ported 4,591 cases. Montague For the whole blood buses, for the vaccine waiting list at The public is urged to help approximately two to five days County has 1,462 COVID the times are from 12:15pm- https://www.co.cooke.tx.us/. friends and loved ones who do of testing. cases. Love County, Oklaho- 6:45pm. https://ww3. Signing up online will allow not have access to email sign As of Friday, January 15, ma has reported 1,230 cases greatpartners.org/.../drive_ residents to be informed via up for the vaccination waiting there were 44 COVID-19-re- according to the Oklahoma schedule/121536 email when area vaccinations list via the county’s website. lated deaths, 326 active cases Health Department dash- For the plasma, the times are are available. The TDSHS website notes and 2,984 total cases reported board. 12:15-5:45pm. https:// Priority will be assigned to spring 2021 is the most like- in Cooke County. According to Cooke County ww3.greatpartners.org/.../ residents of the 1A and IB ly time when vaccine will be The highest number of officials, individuals with CO- drive_schedule/121476 groups, Cooke County Emer- widely available to the general Cooke County cases was 146 VID-19 may exhibit symptoms ***NOTE*** You can no gency Management Coordina- public, noting availability will in Gainesville as of January 15. two to 14 days after exposure longer Donate Convalescent tor Ray Fletcher said. depend on vaccine production According to the Texas De- to the virus. plasma if you have received 1A individuals, according to and how quickly the vaccine partment of State Health Ser- Indications of possible coro- the COVID vaccine. the Texas Department of State can be distributed. vices online dashboard, the navirus infection include fever Walk-Ins also welcome, but Health Services website are Cooke County is continuing state reported 1,853,521 CO- or chills, cough, shortness of schedule in advance to avoid a direct care workers including its free testing for COVID-19 VID-19 cases Monday, Janu- breath or difficulty breath- wait. Free Covid-19 antibody those employed by hospitals, at the Cooke County Fair As- ary 18 compared to 1,582,615 ing, muscle or body aches, testing available for all blood long term care facilities, EMS sociation Barn at 1901 Justice COVID cases Monday, Janu- headaches, new loss of taste or donors. Free Mavs Gear and responders, urgent care work- Center Boulevard. ary 11. smell, sore throat, congestion Whataburger given to donors. ers, individuals employed at Registration will be com- Harris County continues to or runny nose, nausea or vom- pharmacies, last responders, pleted on site for the curative lead to state in positive CO- iting and diarrhea. Here is some more of what’s happening around town this week. Butterfi eld Hosting Online Encore ++++++++ Workforce Solutions Texo- ma will be hosting a job fair on January 21st from 10am- Performance of “Staying In” 4pm for Texas Juvenile Jus- tice Dept. Th e job fair will be hiring for Correctional Offi - GAINESVILLE – Th is spring, from the birth of the idea to the to play all the parts because we Perry Goodwyn, Courtney Kel- cers. To fi nd out more about as America went into lockdown fi nal performance, with much hi- didn’t know if anyone would ley, Nikki King, Megan Krebs, the event register with www. because of the novel coronavirus, larity along the way.” even be interested. Ultimately, Christian Martinez, John Mor- workintexas.com and contact theatre companies around the Ledbetter said she got the idea we had to add a third day of au- agues, McKenna Proff er, Shan- Workforce Solutions Texoma country shuttered, but that didn’t when she watched the 30 Rock ditions because we had so many non Rivoire, Charles Robnett & at 940-665-1121 to fi nd out stop people from creating theatre Virtual Reunion Special. “I saw people sign up. It made us realize Alfred Weser and is produced by how to match up to the job - far from it. Many artists may still that and thought, we could do that people are wanting to act. special arrangement with Hack- order. be stuck at home but as the saying that…we just need a show. Dev- It’s a case of the proverbial ‘If you better Productions. goes, “Th e show must go on!” on and I had been talking about write it, they will come.’” Th is encore performance of Playwrights are fi nding ways to writing something together for a All of the auditions were held Staying In is coming to YOUR adapt existing works so that they while, so I called him up and we over Zoom, so it was diff erent HOME! ANYWHERE! ANY- work in diff erent Zoom or live just started brainstorming. Th at from a regular audition at which TIME! Beginning January 22 streaming formats and some play- brainstorming session we came you can see the entire actor; 2021 until January 31 2021! wrights are creating and licensing up with 5 diff erent ideas, and the their mannerisms & how they Make a donation of any amount brand new works specifi cally to fi rst one we decided to expand use their body. “All we had was at www.butterfi eldstage.org and be performed virtually on Zoom, upon was Staying In.” a close up of their face. I think then Butterfi eld will send you Google Meet or other video con- When asked about the writ- that probably made it more dif- a link for viewing. View on a ferencing platforms. Two such lo- ing process, both Ledbetter and fi cult for the actors too because laptop, desktop, iPad, mobile cal playwrights are Charlene Led- Hacker said that while both of whereas in theatre you need to be phone, or Smart TV with a You- better and Devon Hacker. them focused on diff erent aspects big, in order to fi ll up the entire Tube app. Just make one dona- Th is show-within-a-show pays of the script, the overall process space, for these auditions, you tion for the ENTIRE HOUSE- homage to the classic farce, fea- was extremely collaborative. needed to be subtler, because the HOLD to watch! turing a board of directors brave- Ledbetter said at fi rst, they camera can pick up much smaller Butterfi eld is a non-profi t or- ly producing an original, online weren’t sure what the reaction expressions.” ganization under provisions of show to keep their theatre rel- would be to the show, “But- Staying In features Amy Bren- section 501-C3 of the Internal evant and thriving, despite the terfi eld agreed to do the show, nan, Jessica DeMent, James Di- Revenue Code. Follow on Face- obstacles. Five episodes take us but Devon and I were prepared etz, Mary Jo Dollar, Pam Evans, book & Instagram. The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 January 20, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Cooke County History Eating in the Neighborhood Part Four of a Four Part Series By Shana Powell which came on the scene to Camp Odessa which was Star Café and the Texas Contributing Historian by 1959. Families enjoyed a tourist court located on Café. Diners could wander Th e Weekly News the sandwich shop at the California street. into the Dixie Coff ee shop Kress Department Store on It is interesting how for their morning coff ee or Looking through past city the courthouse square when many restaurant names in- go to the Dixie Waffl e Shop directories for Gainesville, doing their Saturday shop- volved people’s names. In for breakfast. Famished at in any given year thirty or ping. 1939, hungry diners could lunch? Go by the Dixie more restaurants often were One café’s name-the frequent Bill’s Place, Char- Dog for a quick bite. listed as being in operation. Clown Hut-seemingly was lie’s Place, Ellen’s Café, For upscale dining op- Some were legendary like in deference to Gainesville’s Joe’s Café, and Uncle John’s portunities, customers the Curtwood with Mike Community Circus. Th e Place. In 1949, Ed’s Place could frequent the Turner the parrot and the excellent New Deal café brought was open along with Eu- Hotel restaurant and relish chef Emil Schurig. Others back images of the country nice’s Dining Room, and the cooking of Buster Sand- were also long-lasting like working together to move J.K.’s Drive-Inn café. In ers. A dance in the upstairs the White Rose Café lo- out of the Depression. 1952, there was Butch’s Petroleum Club also in- cated next to the post offi ce A few like the Turner res- Steak House, Marie’s Sand- volved good food. Initially, the cafes and restaurants were all down- town. But, as the years passed and the city devel- oped the directories began to list cafes on Grand Ave, Summit street, and then the highway. Th ose small mom and pop cafes and restaurants gave a unique fl avor to the city. Many are forgotten today but for those who can re- member just saying the Dil- ly Dip can take them back to their teenage years. A malt at Kress? It can make you think of your parents and simpler times. Dress- ing up? Oh, to be able to go to dinner at the Turner and then dance at the Pe- troleum Club. It just makes a person with its distinctive drawing taurant and Curtwood were wich Shop, and Sallie’s want to go out to dinner. If of a rose under its name in also connected to hotels Place. In 1955, Jim’s Grill only Mike, the Parrot was all the café’s advertisements. making it easy for a traveler had opened and in 1959 still around. Some like the Alaskan to fi nd a good, nourishing there was Ollie’s Place. Sandwich shop opened and meal. Th e Mecca restau- It was also easy to see closed quickly, found in rant was next to the Mecca that the restaurants in town one city directory but not Hotel. Th e Camp Odessa were in Texas and the South in the next one. lunchroom opened in the based on their names. Th e Some catered to the teen- late 1930s and continued Alamo café was popular in agers like the Dilly Dip into the 1940s. It was next the 1940s as was the Lone 235th District Court Cases Filed, Decided COOKE COUNTY – Th e Carolyn Harper vs. Im- cisco Saenz, agreed judge- following cases were fi led age Docks and Construc- ments, divorce. and decided in the 235th tion LLC, contract. James Andrew Puckett District Court. Amber Nicole Wilkerson vs. Martha Quiroz Puck- vs. John Darryl Wilkerson ett, agreed judgements, di- Cases Filed II, divorce. vorce. Timothy Brandon Mat- Sarah Murphy vs. Vin- kin vs. Leah Gay Matkin, Cases Decided cent Murphy, agreed judge- divorce. Gladys Saenz vs. Fran- ments, divorce. 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Business Offi ce - 940.665.2320 Editorial Staff Fax - 940.665.2162 Delania Raney News Line - 940.665.0733 [email protected] www.Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 January 20, 2021 3 Obituaries Donations registry at www.geojcarroll. at TP&L and the Cooke grandchildren Felicia Hull provider of weekend and Memorial contributions com. County Electric Co-op, and her husband Shawn of holiday meals to supplement may be made to ABBA serving as the Home Dem- Gainesville, Jason Williams Meals on Wheels services in Women’s Center at 214 N onstration Agent. In that of Valley View, Aaron Ep- Gainesville. Taylor St, Gainesville, TX role, she learned to operate person, Clint Epperson; Donations 76240. the latest in small kitchen great-grandchildren, Land- Th ose desiring to make You may sign the online appliances and taught others on Hull and Brea Williams. a memorial gift are asked register at www.geojcarroll. throughout the county to Gladys is also survived by to consider DASH, PO com. do the same. In the 70’s, she several nieces and nephews. Box 996, Gainesville, Texas owned one of the fi rst mi- Gladys is preceded in 76240. crowave ovens in town and death by her husband Billy You may sign the online demonstrated its multiple Ray Epperson; children registry at www.geojcarroll. uses. Knowing that no one Debra, Victor and Chris- com. was giving up traditional ov- topher; two brothers Mel- Novella Rosson ens (including herself), Tulu vin Hassenpfl ug and Elmer focused on ways microwave Hassenpfl ug. Services cooking could supplement Georgia Novella (Mobley) Tulu Lewis Hickerson food preparation. For, not Rosson, 79, of Gainesville, only did the new oven re- passed away January 9, 2021 Services sult in faster cooking; it also in Denton. She was interred Tulu Lewis Hickerson made cooking more effi cient at High Point Cemetery fol- passed away on Juanuary 12, and easier. lowing private services. 2021. A private graveside One of her most success- History service is planned for Janu- ful programs with the Co-op Novella was born August Donald John Wallace ary 19, 2021. Every believer was a summer program for 17, 1941 in Love Co., OK has received grace gifts, so girls in Cooke County—a to Cloy and Doris (Bellah) Services use them to serve one anoth- two-week course in cooking Mobley. She was a mem- Donald John Wallace, er as faithful stewards of the called Food Fun for Juniors. ber of Gainesville High passed away peacefully on many-colored tapestry of She off ered three or four of Jose Frias Robles School’s graduating class of January 12th, 2021 with God’s grace. (1 Peter 4:10) these programs across the 1959 and married George family by his side. History county each summer. Many Services Rosson on September 23, History Tulu was indeed a faithful women still contend that Jimmy Dale A memorial service for 1960. Amongst other jobs, He was born on May 17, steward. Anyone who knew Tulu taught them to cook in Thompson Jose Frias Robles, 57, of Mrs. Rosson managed the 1941 to Jack and Doris Wal- her has eaten at a table she these annual courses. Gainesville, is set for 3:00 offi ce for Wallace Inglish lace in Houston, Texas. He prepared or helped to pre- Tulu was a 64-year mem- Services PM Tuesday January 19, Insurance Agency. She moved to Dallas, Texas and pare. Anyone who knew ber of the Gainesville Order Jimmy Dale Th ompson 2021 at the Geo. J. Carroll was a creative artist, work- attended Th omas Jeff erson her experienced her genu- of Eastern Star. She also held of Gainesville, Texas, passed & Son Funeral Home with ing in painting, crafting, High School and graduated ine sympathy at the loss of member ship in the Soropti- away on January 10, 2021 Deacon Gelacio Garcia offi - woodwork, but best known from Texas A&M. He was a loved one. She was always mist Club and the organiza- after a heroic struggle with ciating. A visitation will fol- for her glass art yard fl ow- active in scouting and was there with delicious food, tion for Business and Profes- CoViD. low the memorial service. ers. Mrs. Rosson touched an Eagle Scout. He was in personal comfort, and de- sional Women. Tulu was a A Celebration of Life and History countless lives, be it through Sales with Dial Corporation, voted prayers. Whenever member of the Gainesville Resurrection will be held at Jose was born on July 16, the love she freely gave her Playtex and Orkin. Later, he possible, she “paid her re- First Baptist Church where a later date. 1963 in Mexico to Teodore family, or the children in her moved to Cooke county and spects” and expressed her she was a loyal, faithful ser- History Robles and Maria (Frias) home daycare, or as a volun- raised horses. He was active love for the grieving family vant for 66 years. Jim was born to E.J. Robles. He passed away on teer at ABBA Women’s Cen- in Gainesville, TX as a board by attending services and Tulu entered the King- and Blanche Th ompson of January 13, 2021 in Gaines- ter, an organization that was member and President of sharing memories. dom of her Lord and the Gainesville on May 2, 1936. ville. very near to her heart. the Frank Buck Zoological Tulu was born July 12, loving arms of family and He married Jonell Lipsey in Survivors Survivors Society. He was also a board 1926, to Charley Leonard friends after a courageous 1956. He is survived by his wife Survivors include: hus- member and President of Lewis and Ethel Watson stand against Covid-19. After graduating Gaines- Martha Robles of Gaines- band, George Rosson of North Texas Medical Cen- Lewis in Henrietta, Texas. At the instruction of Je- ville High School, Jim be- ville; daughter Karina Ro- Gainesville; children, all of ter as well a member of the She was the youngest and last sus Christ, she served Him gan his career at Gainesville bles and husband Albert Gainesville: Dee Dee and Gainesville Rotary Club. He survivor of her sibling group through her faithful minis- National Bank. He took Saucedo of Gainesville; John Godi, Robbie and attended First Methodist of seven, fi ve older brothers try to all. (Matthew 25) advantage of opportunities daughter Natalie Robles of Tim Moore, Travis and Church In Gainesville. and one older sister. She at- Survivors leading to employment at Gainesville; daughter Ce- Wayna Rosson, Amy and Survivors tended school in Era, TX. Survivors include: Daugh- National Supply Company cilia Robles and husband Clif Washek, and Chisum He is survived by his wife, One year, she completed the ter, Jane Martin (Ron) of and advancing his education Pedro Rivera of San Anto- and Skylyn Rosson; grand- Kay, his sons Don Wallace work for two grades in one Gainesville; Sons, Hal Hick- at the now North Central nio; son Jose Robles Jr. of children: Jenna (Chris), and Andy Wallace, of Dal- year and “skipped” a grade, erson (Janie) of Arlington; Texas College. In 1963, Jim Gainesville; granddaughters Seth (Tara), Cole (Brittany), las, his daughter Megan graduating high school at 16 James Glenn (Tina) of St. and family moved to Den- Karla Saucedo, and Karissa Katie (Jordan), Victoria, Robertson, of Dallas, twin years old. In 2019, she was Albans, MO. Grandchil- ton to complete his educa- Saucedo; sister Elena Del- Quinton (Brittany), Jacob grandsons Tommy and Tan- honored by the Era ISD as dren: Julie McDowell, Jen- tion. gado and spouse Francisco (Lizzie), Jessee (Jonathon), ner Robertson. His sister one of two of the oldest liv- nifer Etheridge, Ben F. Ter- Jim held the bachelor Delgado; brother Adelaido Jasper, Jack, Sage, and Isaac; Margaret Miles, of Dallas ing graduates. ry, Jr., Tiff any Terry, Blake of business administration Robles; sister Rosa Felix 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, Patrick Wal- On March 13, 1943, Tulu Hickerson, Cole Hickerson, from NTSU, now Univer- and spouse Pula Felix; sister twin sister Ovella and Wil- lace and wife Ann of Castle married Horace Hickerson. Bradley Glenn, and Barry sity of North Texas. His ca- Lupe Gutierrez and spouse liam Baldwin; brothers: Rock, CO. In the early years of their Glenn. She is also survived reer in the fashion industry Rafael Gutierrez; brother Don and Brenda Mobley, He was preceded in death marriage, they resided in the by 10 great-grandchildren began at Haggar Company Antonio Robles and spouse Ricky and Sandy Mobley, by his parents and his sister, Era and Leo communities. and two great-great grand- of Dallas, where he held Vicki Robles; brother Teo- all of Gainesville; brother, Nancy Werner of Houston, Th ey built their home in children. various positions before dore Robles and spouse Mike and Jo Mobley of Aus- TX. A Celebration of life Gainesville in 1954, hauling Donations managing Haggar manu- Lulu Robles; brother Pe- tin; sister-in-law, Marie and will take place at a later date. soil from the family farm as In lieu of fl owers, the fam- facturing plants in Temple, dro Robles and spouse Lola Dickey Powell of Chickasha, Donations the top soil for their new ily requests that donations Oklahoma and Waxahachie, Robles; twin sister Carmen OK; numerous nieces and Donations can be made lawn. be made to the Hickerson Texas. Jim directed produc- Gutierrez and spouse Os- nephews; and her beloved in his name to Frank Buck Th e young mother of two College Scholarship award- tion and quality assurance at car Gutierrez; sister Sandra fur-baby, Opie. Zoological Society or the worked in the family TV and ed by the Masonic Lodge Mann Manufacturing of El Vargas and spouse Mario Mrs. Rosson was preceded Circle Ten Council of the Appliance store in down- of Era for select high school Paso, Santone Industries in Vargas; sister Eva Millian in death by: her parents; and Boy Scouts of America. town Gainesville. She also graduates (P.O. Box186, San Antonio, and returned and spouse Rafael Millian; brother, Tom Mobley. You may sign the online worked more than 20 years Era, TX 76238) to Dallas at Treage, Prophe- brother Carlos Robles and cy Corporation, and Allison spouse Sofi a Robles; and Collectibles. He pursued brother Alex Robles. a second career with Zales He was preceded in death Corporation before “retir- by his parents; brother Ri- ing” in 2007 to Lake Texo- cardo Robles; and brother ma. James Robles. Jim was involved with You may sign the online all activities at Lighthouse registry at www.geojcarroll. United Methodist Church com. in Kingston, Oklahoma, and served on the board of Texoma Volunteer Fire Dis- trict. Th e lake house and property provided 30 years of active family gatherings Gladys Lucille and retreat, memories which Epperson will be treasured by all. As an active member Services of First United Method- Gladys Lucille Epper- ist Church Gainesville, Jim son,85, of Valley View taught Bible studies and was passed away on January 13, a volunteer partner at Sec- 2021 at the North Texas ond Time Around Resale Medical Center in Gaines- [STAR], a mission outreach ville. Graveside service will of the church, and also sup- Richard “Dick” be held at 2:00 p.m., Mon- ported other philanthropies. Kenneth Steele day, January 18th, 2021 at He shared his faith with the Valley View Cemetery family and friends, enjoyed Services with Bro. Hollis Parsons of- storytelling, golf, and out- Richard Kenneth Steele, fi ciating. Visitation will be door activities. Sr (Dick) of Valley View Sunday, January 17th, 2021 Survivors went to be with the Lord from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Jim is survived by his wife and passed away peacefully the Meador Funeral Home and their daughters Kathy at home on January 16, Chapel in Gainesville, 1204 (Kake) Nations and hus- 2021. E. California Street, Gaines- band Tom, and Becki Har- Funeral mass will be held ville, Texas ris and husband Billy, all at 11:00 AM Wednesday, History of Denton; grandchildren January 20, 2021 at the St. Gladys was born on De- Riley Pritchett of Austin, Mary’s Catholic Church in cember 10th, 1935 to Hen- Chloe Pritchett of Denton, Gainesville with Rev. John ry and Dora Hassenpfl ug Dylan Venzke, wife Jenny Pacheco offi ciating. Burial in Valley View. She mar- and great-grandson Carter will follow in the Valley ried Billy Ray Epperson on James of Sanger, Maddie View Cemetery. A rosary March 14th, 1953 in Deca- Venzke of Denton, and with visitation to follow will tur, TX. Gladys worked for Sarah DeLaMare, husband be held at 6:00 PM Tues- the Gainesville hospital for Joshua and great-grandson day, January 19, 2021 at many years as a CNA. She Gavin of Denton. He is the Geo. J. Carroll & Son loved to play bingo and she also survived by his brother Funeral Home. Th e family loved to cook for her family. Keith Th ompson and wife asks that people attending She loved helping her hus- Karen of Lewisville, and the services wear a mask. band on the farm with the Faye McDowell and hus- History cattle. Gladys loved her dogs band Mike of Lewisville, He was born May 26, and most of all loved her Texas. 1940 in Geneva, NY to grandchildren and spending Jim was very supportive Kenneth and Florence Guest time with them. of and committed to DASH Rosenthal and later raised by Survivors (Delivering & Serving the his mother and Stepfather She is survived by her Homebound), a non-profi t (Continued on Page 5) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 4 January 20, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 INTERNAL MEDICINE Cooke County Sheriff CLINIC Dr. V.K. Agarwal, MD MACP Logs Incident Reports Board Certi¿ ed in Internal Medicine Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. COOKE COUNTY – Th e Maria Rocio Carranza Shawn Austin Woolsey Arrest Log following incidents were reported burglary of a reported theft of property Brandon Earl Th omp- reported to the Cooke building in the 900 block less than $30,000 in the son, 31, possession of a 940-668-1100 County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. of County Road 203. 1700 block of FM 371. controlled substance less 715 E. California St., Suite D • Gainesville Christopher Ryan Ze- Allan Kassen reported Haley Myranda Jones re- than four grams, pos- nner reported failure to forgery of a fi nancial in- ported burglary of vehicles session of a controlled Medicare, Medicaid and All Insurances. stop and render aid on strument in the 1600 in the 1400 block of FM substance less than 200 Self Pay Accepted. South Highway 51. block of FM 2848 in Val- 371. grams, unlawful pos- Possession of a con- ley View. Failure to comply with session of a fi rearm by a trolled substance less than Clayton Lee Boyd re- sex off ender duty to reg- felon, theft of fi rearm, four grams was reported in ported unauthorized use ister was reported in the possession of a controlled the 13000 block of South of a vehicle on Cheaney 300 block of County Road substance less than one I-35. Road. 451. gram. Gainesville Receives Dec. Building Permit Requests

GAINESVILLE – Th e requested at 401 North dential was requested at mit was requested at 1501 following permits were re- Dixon Street. 1409 Cherry Street. Hancock Street. quested from the city of Construction commer- Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- Gainesville during Decem- cial remodel permit was dential was requested at mit was requested at 1106 ber 2020. requested at 217 North 2007 Greenbriar. Belmont Street. Accessory building resi- Weaver Street. Electrical permit residen- Roofi ng residential per- dential permit was request- Construction residential tial was requested at 1235 mit was requested at 605 ed at 3505 Columbus. new permit was requested South Howeth Street. South Denton Street. Accessory building resi- at 1371 Orange Blossom Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- dential permit was request- Court. dential was requested at mit was requested at 1906 ed at 2228 North Clem- Construction residential 1806 Mill Street. Maplewood Street. ents. new permit was requested Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- Burn permit was request- at 1368 Orange Blossom dential was requested at mit was requested at 906 ed at 4400 West Highway Court. 901 Fletcher Street. Dover Circle. 82. Construction residential Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- Certifi cate of occupancy new permit was requested dential was requested at mit was requested at 410 permit was requested at at 1011 Murphy. 609 Dodson Street. South Grand Avenue. 3329 North I-35. Construction residential Fence permit residential Roofi ng residential per- Certifi cate of occupancy new permit was requested was requested at 916 South mit was requested at 805 permit was requested at at 2304 Jodi Lane. Morris Street. South Denton Street. 800 East California Street. 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Underground construc- Communications tower remodel permit was re- Plumbing permit resi- tion permit was requested antenna permit was re- quested at 619 South Den- dential was requested at at 1711 Westair Drive. We Offer: quested at 1607 Bonner ton Street. 1418 Olive Street. Validate electrical permit Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery Road. Construction residential Plumbing permit resi- was requested at 820 East Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies Communications tower remodel permit was re- dential was requested at California Street. antenna permit was re- quested at 707 Mill Street. 1519 East Pecan Street. Validate electrical permit Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay quested at 1500 North Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng commercial per- was requested at 1008 East Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies Clements Street. dential was requested at mit was requested at 1900 Highway 82. Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care Construction commer- 1809 North Weaver Street. East California Street. Validate plumbing per- cial remodel permit was re- Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng commercial per- mit was requested at 345 quested at 2001 East High- dential was requested at mit was requested at 314 North Morris Street. way 82. 1101 Lindsay Street. North Denison Street. Validate plumbing per- Construction commer- Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- mit was requested at 1301 cial remodel permit was re- dential was requested at mit was requested at 1300 Corporate Drive. quested at 1008 East High- 1314 Fair Avenue. Magnolia. way 82. Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- Construction commer- dential was requested at mit was requested at 2003 cial remodel permit was 217 North Weaver Street. Greenbriar Drive. requested at 108 North Electrical permit residen- Roofi ng residential per- Commerce Street. tial was requested at 1017 mit was requested at 2004 Construction commer- North Howeth Street. Highway 82. cial remodel permit was Electrical permit resi- Roofi ng residential per- Gainesville Police Receive Reports GAINESVILLE – Gaines- ages in the 900 block of Blake Williams reported ville Police Department East Highway 82. online impersonation in received the following inci- Gregory Chambers re- the 400 block of North dent reports. ported attempted theft Commerce Street. James Combs reported of a motor vehicle in the criminal mischief in the 300 block of East Church Arrest Log 300 block of North Deni- Street. Luis Gonzales, 33, pos- son Street. VFW Post 1922 re- session of a controlled sub- Wal-Mart representative ported theft in the 3000 stance less than one gram. reported theft of property block of North Grand Chance D. Evans, 19, re- less than $100 in the 100 Avenue. tail theft arrest. block of North Grand Av- Sandra Boyd report- Curtis N. Foster, 45, enue. ed forgery in the 1000 possession of a controlled Alexandra Calleros re- block of West University substance less than 28 ported theft of two pack- Drive. grams.

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SENIOR SOLUTIONS ENROLLMENT CENTER Lowest Rates on Medicare Supplements Obituaries Medicare Advantage Home Health Plans•Long Term Care (Continued from Page 3) Meghan Kirley of Spokane, earned the National Defense canster. WA grandsons Hunter and Service Medal, Expert Badge You may sign the online Confused about Medicare?? Lewis Steele after Kenneth Chase Lane-Costello of and Rifl e Bar, Sharpshooter registry at www.geojcarroll. “I have the answers to your questions!” was killed in WWII. Lake Placid, FL (children Badge and Machine Gun com. He graduated from the of Dick’s late step-son James Bar, Marksman Badge and Jodi Finkenbinder University of Rochester in Frederick Lane). He is sur- Pistol Bar, Korea Defense -WV&RQVXOWDQW 1963 with a degree in Op- vived by his brother William Service Medal and the disۋ6HQLRU%HQH 903.814.4096 tical Engineering and was a Steele and family of Water- tinguished Medal of Merit. FHFRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGPLOHVIURP/DNH.LRZD1720 County Road 219 • Gainesvilleۋ2I member of Delta Upsilon loo, NY and was preceded in Robert started dating fraternity and on the wres- death by his parents, sister Deborah Schilling in 1968 tling team. Dick worked Linda Witt, and many close and they married two years Commercial & Residential in the aerospace industry friends. later at Sacred Heart Catho- in Southern California and Donations lic Church. Th ey moved started his company Optek. For those wishing to make to Wichita Falls, Texas, so He moved his family to Dal- a donation, in lieu of fl ow- Robert could attend college las, Texas and founded the ers, please donate to St Ju- at Midwestern State Univer- companies Optical Associ- de’s Children’s Hospital. sity where he majored in bi- ates and Texas Coating labs. You may sign the online ology and chemistry. While After working in Florida for registry at www.geojcarroll. in Wichita, he and Deborah several years, he made his com. formed many friendships Joyce “Honey” way back to Texas working which continue to this day. Tucker Rigler FREE MOBILE SERVICE for Philips/Vari-Lite. Dick After retiring from the City • Insurance Claims was a leader in the opti- of Gainesville health depart- • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee Services cal fi eld with many patents ment, he returned to col- Joyce “Honey” Tucker • Truck & Heavy Equipment from the defense industry to lege to become a registered Rigler passed away peace- • All Makes and Models • Rock Chip Repair entertainment stage light- nurse. He completed his ca- fully on January 17, 2021 • Fully Insured ing. He had an affi nity reer at Denton Presbyterian surrounded by her loving for cars and equipment and Hospital. family at her home. Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors was always buying, sell- Robert and Deborah have A public visitation will Doors • Storefronts • Home Window ing, or fi xing things. He two daughters, Leah and be held at Geo. J. Car- Repair • Courteous Service • Fully was a member of St. Mary’s Allison, born in 1973 and roll & Son Funeral Home Insured • Serving Cooke County and Church and the Knights of 1976 respectively. He was on Th ursday, January 21, Surrounding Areas Columbus #4771 in Den- a loving father and devoted 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm. E-mail: [email protected] ton, TX. He spent his fi nal husband of 50 years. Rob- Funeral services will be at- retirement years at God’s ert’s children characterize tended by family only but Breath Ranch in Valley Robert Paul him as “undeniably the best will be streamed live and are View enjoying the scenery, Walterscheid dad EVER.” He was com- set for 11:00am on Friday, animals, his Church, and passionate, supportive, mo- January 22, 2021 at First family. Dick embodied Services tivational and inspirational. United Methodist Church kindness and humility and Funeral services for Robert He was extremely involved in Gainesville with Pastor his family will remember his Paul Walterscheid are sched- in his daughters’ lives fi lling Adam Spore offi ciating. You DRY CLEAN quirky sense of humor and uled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, them with love and laugh- can fi nd the live stream on “bad Dad jokes”. January 13, 2021, at St. Pe- ter. He will always be in our the church’s Facebook page. Survivors ter’s Catholic Church with hearts. Interment will follow at SUPER CENTER Our beloved husband, fa- Father Matthew Tatyrek of- Survivors Fairview Cemetery. ther, grandfather and friend fi ciating. Rosary will be held He was preceded in death History 1001 E. California St • Gainesville • 940-665-0048 leaves behind his loving wife on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at St. by his parents, Ann and Joyce was born to John (In by 9 out by 6) of 32 years Sally Jane Steele Peter’s Catholic Church. Otto Walterscheid. He is Lloyd Tucker, Sr. and Dora M-F 7am - 7pm • Sat. 9am - 2pm and his stepdaughter Cath- Robert Walterscheid died survived by his wife, Debbie Leona Epps on August 31, CONVENIENT DRIVE-THRU erine Lane of Gainesville, on January 10, 2021, peace- Walterscheid, his daughters 1931. Mrs. Rigler was em- his son Richard Kenneth fully at home. and sons-in-law, Leah and ployed as the City Secretary Steele, Jr and wife Carol of History Jared Bayer, and Allison and and Tax Collector Assessor Shirts $2.49 Plano TX, (and grandchil- He was born on March 26, Erich Slocum. He is also for the City of Muenster, dren Cpt. R Michael Steele 1946, to Ann Huchton and survived by his six grand- Texas from 1959-1963. Wednesday Special. Every Other Day $2.79. of Oahu, HI, Rachel Marie lovingly adopted by Otto children: Katie Bayer, Pearce She began work at the Tex- Steele of Chicago, IL and Walterscheid. He attend- Slocum, Clayton Bayer, Pre- as Youth Commission in Dry Cleaning $3.29 Th omas Caleb Steele of Dal- ed Sacred Heart Catholic sley Slocum, Hunter Bayer Gainesville, Texas in 1963 las, TX), his daughter Eliza- School in Muenster, Texas, and Shelby Bayer. as school secretary, became Most Garments. Some Exceptions Apply. beth Steele Raveling of Th e and transferred to Subiaco Pallbearers are Wayne an economics and business Hague, Th e Netherlands Academy in Arkansas for his Trachta, Joel Schilling, Lynn teacher, then director of Jeans $4.79 (and grandchildren Alex- high school years. Under the Huchton, Roger Huchton, social services. From 1974- andra Noelle Raveling and direction of Father Nicho- Chad Sandmann, and Pat 1987, Mrs. Rigler served as Cowboy Starched. great granddaughter Sia of las Fuhrmann, Robert par- Bowman. Assistant Superintendent. Falls Church, VA, Christian ticipated in boxing. He also Donations She holds a Texas Teach- Comforters $26.99 Philip Raveling of Boise, ID competed in football and Memorial contributions ing Certifi cate and received and Sophia Grace Raveling developed a love for diving. may be made to St. Peter’s her bachelor degree in busi- Down Comforters $35.95. of Th e Hague, Th e Neth- He was drafted to the US Catholic Church, Subiaco ness and economics. She erlands), his son Robert Army in 1966 and served Endowment Fund, or Home earned her Master’s degree Always Military, Police and Lewis Steele of Carrollton, in active duty until 1968. Hospice of Grayson County. in psychology and guidance Fire Uniforms Cleaned FREE! TX (and grandsons Robert He was honorably dis- You may sign the online & counseling in 1973 from Alexander Steele of McKin- charged from the reserves register at www.geojcarroll. Texas Woman’s University. www.drycleansupercenter.com ney, TX, and Dustin Mor- in 1972. While stationed at com. Mrs. Rigler was very in- Prices Valid thru January 31, 2021. gan Steele), granddaughter the DMZ in Korea, Robert volved in various aspects as a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, the Cooke County Retired William “Bill” Ray School Personnel and North Robbins Central Texas College. Honey married Lewis Services C. Rigler on February 23, Private services for Wil- 1963 in Kilgore, Texas. liam “Bill” Ray Robbins, 64, Th ey celebrated 46 years of of Gainesville, were held at marriage until his death in the Geo. J. Carroll & Son 2009. Lewis adored Honey Funeral Home. He was laid and he was the love of her to rest in the Fairview Cem- life. Th roughout their lov- etery in Gainesville. ing marriage they would History send letters to each other ex- Bill was born on Novem- pressing their deep love and ber 24, 1956 in Hot Springs, admiration for each other. AR. He passed away on Jan- From Lewis: “On our 27th uary 17, 2021 in Denton. anniversary today 2-23-90, Bill was employed at Pe- I want you to know of my terbilt in Denton for over love & admiration for you. 24 years. He enjoyed music I want you to know it today and his family, but most of & I believe you have known all, his grandchildren. for all of our married life - Survivors your love and kindness to Bill is survived by his wife me is eternal.” Our family Diana Robbins of Gaines- fi nds comfort in that they ville; son Coty Hurt of are now reunited. Muenster; daughter Court- Survivors ney Giourgas and her hus- She is survived by her fi ve band Casey of Th ackerville, daughters & spouses Lynda OK; and grandchildren & Jim Hacker, Charlotte Blayne Giourgas, Cameron and Mel Barnes, Patti & Giourgas, Logan Hurt, and Rick Mercer, Diane Rigler, Caston Giourgas. Jan & Mark Brazelton and He was preceded in death three sons and spouses Steve by his mother Joann Lan- (Continued on Page 7) Marriage License Requests Received COOKE COUNTY – Th e Adrein Wyane Beck, 29, following applications for Ardmore, Oklahoma and marriage were received by the Desiree Lynn Meadows, 28, Cooke County Clerk’s Offi ce. Ardmore. GAINESVILLE EYE CARE 940-668-7500 Dr. Kasey Warren, OD 311 E. California St. Dr. Andrew Warren, OD Gainesville, TX Most Glasses Ready Same Day! www.gainesvilleeyecare.com Glasses Eye Exams Contacts The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 6 January 20, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Opinions

Patrick J. Buchanan Lynch Mob Comes for Citizen Trump

marks, Trump said, “I both sides can be heard. riots, declared, “if I were in sanction to rioters, Sen. of the American establish- know that everyone here No need for refl ection. those conditions... I have Robert Kennedy said: ment’s endless condoning will soon be marching over Just declare him guilty and enough spark left in me to “Th ere is no point in tell- and justifying of disorders, to the Capitol building to hang him. lead a mighty good revolt ing Negroes to obey the riots and rampages when peacefully and patriotically Concerning the riot and under those conditions.” law. To many Negroes the done in the hallowed name make your voices heard.” rampage on the hill, the At Colby College in June law is the enemy.” of the social progress in Is that a call to riot? right has off ered no ra- 1964, Adlai Stevenson, In 1970, Justice Wil- which they believe. Th e impeachment reso- tionalizations or justifi ca- twice Democratic presi- liam O. Douglas described Th en vote down im- lution charges Trump with tions, as the left invariably dential nominee, asked how we should regard left- peachment a second time an “incitement of insur- has ready when its minions us to appreciate the indis- ist demonstrations that and leave Pelosi 0-2 in her rection.” Where did he do go too far. It is not the pensable role of civil dis- turned into violent riots: collisions with President this? Where is the smoking right, but the left that has, obedience in advancing “We must realize that to- and Citizen Trump. gun? since the ‘60s, condoned social progress: day’s Establishment is the Patrick J. Buchanan is Th e House Judiciary and excused and called for “In the great struggle to new George III. Whether the author of “Nixon’s By Patrick J. Buchanan Committee declined to empathy and understand- advance civil and human it will continue to adhere White House Wars: Th e conduct hearings and call ing of those who use vio- rights, even a jail sentence to his tactics, we do not Battles Th at Made and “Th e president of the Unit- witnesses to reveal the links lent means to advance po- is no longer a dishonor but know. If it does, the re- Broke a President and Di- ed States summoned this between Trump and the ri- litical ends. a proud achievement. ... dress, honored in tradition, vided America Forever.” mob, assembled this mob oters. It was Martin Luther Perhaps we are destined to is also revolution!” To fi nd out more about and lit the fl ame of this at- What was the impera- tack.” tive that demanded a sus- So alleged Liz Cheney, pension of the normal third-ranking Republican process? Urgency, answers in the House, as she led House Speaker Nancy Pe- nine GOP colleagues to losi. Trump’s continuance vote for a second impeach- in the presidency is a “clear ment of Donald Trump. and present danger” to the Th e House Republican republic. caucus voted 19-1 against But this is hysterical impeachment. nonsense that covers up House Democrats voted the real motive. lockstep, 222-0, to im- Th e left wants to stigma- peach in an exercise the tize Trump down through solidarity of which calls to the ages with twin im- mind the Supreme Soviet peachments, and its hatred of Stalin’s time. of him has overwhelmed But is what Cheney said any commitment they had true? to due process. Undeniably, the huge Trump not only defeated crowd that assembled on the establishment in 2016. the mall Wednesday did so He got 74 million votes at Trump’s behest. But that for a second term. Th en, peaceful crowd was not the he defi antly refused to violent mob that invaded recognize that his defeat the Capitol. was fairly accomplished. Th e mob was a mile Trump is hated because he away as Trump spoke. It will not play the role the was up at the Capitol while left has assigned to him in Trump was on the Monu- its historic morality play, in ment grounds. It could not which the left is always the hear him. And the break-in triumphant star. of the Capitol began even Th e Washington Post is before Trump concluded now demanding that the his remarks. It was done as trial, conviction and expul- he spoke. Nor is there any- sion of Trump from the King who urged us to un- see in this law-loving land What should Trump’s Patrick Buchanan and read thing in the text of those presidency begin before Joe derstand the root causes people running for offi ce people do now? features by other Creators remarks to indicate that Biden takes the oath in fi ve of riots in Harlem, Watts, not on their stainless re- If we are headed for an writers and cartoonists, Trump was signaling for an days. Newark and Detroit when cords but on their prison impeachment trial, force visit the Creators website invasion of the Capitol. Th is is a familiar mind- he explained, “A riot is the records.” the Democrats to prove at www.creators.com. How then did he light set: the spirit of the lynch language of the unheard.” In a retort to President that Trump deliberately in- COPYRIGHT 2021 “the fl ame of this attack”? mob. No time for evidence. In 1964, Hubert Hum- Eisenhower, who had de- stigated an “insurrection.” CREATORS.COM At the end of his re- No need for a trial where phrey, observing the same plored the giving of moral Th en, lay out the history Froma Harrop Coal Gets “Dug” Under Murray Energy. Obama’s time in offi ce Trump wasn’t all choco- Follow Froma Harrop by other Creators writers Yet in 2018, Trump held “eight years of pure hell.” late and fl owers for coal on Twitter @FromaHar- and cartoonists, visit the an event in Charleston, Trump hopped to check- producers. As domestic rop. She can be reached Creators webpage at www. West Virginia, where he ing off Murray’s wish list, consumption plunged, at [email protected]. To creators.com. declared: “We are back. undoing Obama’s envi- coal companies saw op- fi nd out more about Froma COPYRIGHT 2021 Th e coal industry is back.” ronmental legacy. Th e ban portunity in demand from Harrop and read features CREATORS.COM And so was his chorus line on dumping mining waste Asia, especially China. of miners, this time hold- in streams went out the Th ey did some exporting, ing signs that read, “Prom- window. A rule that would but then Trump launched ises Made. Promises Kept.” have stopped coal-burning his trade war. Th en he ig- Alvin Long, a worker at plants from pouring toxic nored the COVID-19 cri- the now-closed Kayenta metals into rivers was de- sis, which drained demand The Weekly News mine in northeast Arizona, layed. Trump discarded for energy. of Cooke County off ered a diff erent take. “All an Obama-era rule that Coal executives, mean- By Froma Harrop of his promises went down required power plants to while, used a couple of the drain,” he said. He vot- reduce carbon dioxide fat years to enrich them- As we stumble through the ed for Trump in 2016. emissions -- and killed selves rather than cushion Letter Policy twilight of the Trump era, Th ere was no saving the Congress’ eff ort to extend their businesses. Windfalls Th e Weekly News of Cooke County invites its readers to let us devote a moment to coal industry. Cleaner and clean energy tax credits. that could have gone into submit letters to the editor. Letters should include the an actual issue. Let us brief- cheaper natural gas has Tighter regulations on building up cash reserves author’s name, address and daytime phone number. ly visit Donald Trump’s replaced coal. And now, worker safety got tossed. were quickly sent out to in- No letter will be printed without confi rmation from vow to save the coal indus- even-cleaner renewable en- But what Murray really vestors in the form of divi- the author. Letters should be brief and to-the-point. try -- notable because it Lengthy letters may require condensing. Confi rmed ergy is challenging natural wanted was a government dends and buybacks. And letters will be printed as space allows. Letters that are fi gured prominently in his gas. Last year, for the fi rst bailout. Trump tried to so, when hard times came, successful 2016 campaign. not signed, contain personal attacks or ask that the time, wind, solar and other provide one by rigging the the cupboards were bare. author’s name be withheld will not be printed. His “Trump Digs Coal” renewable energy started market. Simply put, coal is over. sign at a rally showcasing Letters to the Editor will be printed without cor- producing more electricity He pushed a crazy plan “Th ere was no policy rections of spelling or grammar. Inappropriate lan- miners in hard hats sig- than coal. to force utility companies Trump could have imple- guage will be removed. naled to blue-collar voters It was not Trump’s fault to buy electricity from mented that would have Only one (1) letter will be published per month that he was on their side. that coal was dying. It money-losing coal plants. changed this situation with that are written by the same person. Did he Make Anthra- was his fault that he lied In the name of securing coal,” historian Peter Shul- Published letters refl ect only the opinion of the cite Great Again? He did about being able to save it electric power, the admin- man, author of “Coal and author and not of Th e Weekly News of Cooke County. not. Trump leaves offi ce and then lied that he had. istration wanted to guar- Empire,” said. with the coal industry in Rather than helping transi- antee fi nancial returns for How far we have come Letters should be submitted to: collapse. Over his four tion coal workers into dif- power plants that could from the empty vow four Th e Weekly News of Cooke County years, America saw a 24 ferent lines of work, Trump store 90 days of fuel on- years ago to bring back 216 W. Pecan Street percent drop in average fed them delusional prom- site. Competing natural “beautiful, clean coal.” Gainesville, Texas 76240 quarterly coal mining ises. gas plants couldn’t partici- Closing that circle of false jobs. In 2019 alone, more One of Trump’s big- pate because, you see, they hope could actually be a or e-mail letters to: than eight coal companies gest donors was Murray feed fuel to the facilities by good thing for coal coun- Grice.King@Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com fi led for bankruptcy, in- Energy owner Bob Mur- pipeline. Regulators gave it try. Coal country can be cluding the industry giant ray. He called Barack a thumbs-down. saved. Coal cannot. www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 January 20, 2021 7 Obituaries (Continued from Page 5) William say all the time, never had try classic, or see someone Kingston; brother, Franklin of Whitesboro, Texas; fi ve Thomas Etter idle hands. enjoying a frosted cold beer Roosevelt Calhoun of Louis- grandchildren, Crystal Th rough all the hard work from a mug- you can think ville, Kentucky. Leon is also Malena of Gainesville, Tex- & Connie Rigler, Mike and Services he was reliably a devout man of Tom. To honor his life, survived by nieces, nephews as; Mischel (Ridley) Wood- Joanna Rigler, and E.T. & A graveside ceremony for who found peace and joy the family requests that in and a host of friends. ruff and husband, Zane of Judyth Rigler. She is also William Th omas Etter will in simplicity. Ending each lieu of fl owers-- you take a He was preceded in death Bentonville, Arkansas; Der- survived by eighteen grand- be held in his memory night kneeled in prayer by moment to enjoy the simple by his parents. ek Malena and wife, Brandi children and thirty-two January 23rd at 1PM in his bedside, he was a hum- things in life with your fam- of Farmersville, Texas; Jorie great grandchildren whom Gainesville, TX. Honoring ble, grateful and peaceful ily and friends. Reiter and husband, Ethan she adored. his wishes, his ashes will be man. His favorite moments of Alpharetta, Georgia; Tan- Mrs. Rigler was preceded spread over the family’s farm in life were on his farm in ya Malena of Th e Colony, in death by her husband, in Leeton, Missouri and a Leeton, Missouri, surround- Elizabeth Ann Gibson Texas; eleven great-grand- Lewis, her parents John memorial will be held at a ed by nature, his gardens, children and three broth- & Leona Tucker, Sr., her later date to be determined sitting in a deer stand with Imogene Turpen Services ers, Wendell, Waymon and brother Virgil Lloyd Tucker, by the family. Until we see his cats or in a turkey blind, Elizabeth Ann Gibson, Wayland Bagwell. sister Nellie Marie Tucker- his adorable grinning face family and his grumpy old Services 81, of Whitesboro, Texas She was preceded in death Lambert, and brother John again, his life reminds us men buddies at the local Imogene Franks Turpen slipped peacefully into the by her husband, David Wel- Lloyd Tucker, Jr. that in a chaotic world- sim- coff ee shop and lastly, his was born April 12, 1926 in arms of her Lord on Th urs- don Malena, her parents, Th e family would like to plicity and peace are avail- dog’s Hoagie and later Katy. Sherman, TX. She passed day, January 14, 2021. one granddaughter, Andria express our sincere grati- able to us. He had strong values and away December 21, 2020 in Graveside services honor- D’Ane (Ridley) Prather, and tude to Honey’s caregiv- History you could always count on Whitesboro, TX at the age ing Elizabeth will be held at two of her brothers and two ers: Nancy, Debra, Megan, William Th omas Etter him to uphold them, even of 94. 2:00 PM on Tuesday, Janu- of her sisters. and Yesena for their tireless was born one of fi ve children when it drove Fay crazy. Graveside services under ary 19, 2021 at Collinsville Pallbearers will be Derek support and love. We ap- on June 10, 1934 in Boon- Survivors the care of Geo. J. Carroll Cemetery, offi ciated by Malena, Dakota Malena, preciate you more than you ville, MO. Tom married, Tom lived to experience & Son Funeral Home were Ricky Patterson. Visitation Blake Malena, Zane Wood- know. Ida Fay Burrow September the passing of his wife, Ida held at Oakwood Cemetery will be held on Tuesday at ruff , Payton Woodruff , Pallbearers will be grand- 5th, 1954 in Gainesville, Fay Etter on June 4, 2017 in Whitesboro. Meador Funeral Home from Ethan Reiter, Harley Mitch- sons & great-grandsons: TX, and with adventure and and the loss of his oldest Survivors 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. ell, Dustin Gibson, and JC Michael Mercer, Jacob possibilities on their minds, son, Russell Wayne Etter on Survivors include: History Lunsford. Blount, Jimmy Hacker, together they set out for a May 7, 2020. He is survived daughter, Sandra Everett Elizabeth was born on In accordance with the Trenton Blount, Cody cross country tour for his by siblings Janice Hammers, of Whitesboro; daughter, April 29, 1939 in Whites- CDC, strict social distanc- Brazelton, Bryce Hacker, Pipeline work. Later they Sandy Buntin, his children Gayla Grant and husband, boro, Texas to Clarence and ing will be observed, masks Devon Hacker and Jaden settled down in Lee Sum- William “Bill” Etter, Dean- Wayne of Bogalusa, LA; Ireta (Bean) Morrow. She will be required. Th e fam- Walterscheid. mit, MO, employed by Th e na Corson, 7 grandchildren, daughter, Deanna Single- married Otis Vernon Gib- ily request, in accordance Donations Gas Service Company as a and an abundance of ador- ton and husband, Gregory son on June 5, 1959. She with keeping everyone safe, In lieu of fl owers, con- welder. Th ey raised three, ing great-grandchildren, of Plano, TX; son, Jimmy worked as a nurse at Gaines- please no handshakes or tributions can be made to strong-willed and vivacious family, and friends. Tom Turpen and wife, Julie of ville Memorial Hospital. hugs during this time. First United Methodist children. His hardwork- surrendered to the battles of Gainesville, TX; daughter, Elizabeth was an avid collec- To sign the online registry, Church. ing nature showed through Colon Cancer peacefully in Loretta Lambert of Whites- tor of cookbooks and loved please go to www.meadorfu- You may sign the online in his carwash ownership the arms of his loved ones boro; 16 grandchildren; and trying out new recipes while neral.com. register at www.geojcarroll. days, driving a dump truck, on January 9th at 86 years numerous great-grandchil- cooking for her family and com. welding, and various other young. dren. friends. She volunteered for tinkering projects. Always When you hear a soft Mrs. Turpen was preceded Meals on Wheels in Whites- “piddling” as mom would gospel hymn, an old coun- in death by: parents, Samuel boro and enjoyed visiting at and Lina Franks; husband, nursing homes. Her greatest Lawrence Hunt James Woodrow Turpen; joy was her family, and she son, Larry Dale Turpen; cherished the time she spent Services daughter, Angela Sue Byers; with them. Lawrence Bradford Hunt, brother, Howard Franks; Survivors 81, was born September 5, and sister, Geraldine Huff - She is survived by her hus- 1939 in Dallas, Texas to hines. band, Otis Vernon Gibson Claude Bradford Hunt and You may sign the online of Whitesboro; daughter, Doris Ann (Hiser) Hunt. register at www.geojcarroll. Lisa Whitten and husband, He passed onto Heaven’s com. Mike of Whitesboro; son, Gates on January 16, 2021. Leon Calhoun Chris Gibson and wife, Th ere will be a Chapel Ser- Tammy of Sanger; grand- vice at Meador Funeral Services children, Justin Whitten, Home, 1204 E. California Leon Calhoun, age 80 of Ashleigh Whitten, Jesica Street, Gainesville, Texas at Gainesville, Texas passed Whitten, Hunter Cum- 10:00 am on January 20, away on January 14, 2021. mings, Brittany Gibson; 2021. Burial will be at 2:00 History great-grandchild, Acey Eliz- pm on January 20, 2021 He was born on April 17, abeth Cummings; sister, La at Wheatland Cemetery in 1940 to Howard Calhoun Donna Smith and husband, Dallas, Texas. and Bertha Mae (Reed) Cal- Danny of Watauga; and two History houn in Gainesville, Texas. nieces. Lawrence, or Larry, was Leon was married to Wil- Elizabeth was preceded in very active in school ac- lie Mae (Linley) Calhoun. death by her parents, Clar- tivities growing up, such Leon was a Machine Opera- ence and Ireta Morrow. as: baseball, basketball and tor for Peterbilt. To sign the online registry, FFA. His father, Claude, Survivors please go to www.meadorfu- was a Baptist minister and He is survived by his wife, neral.com. they lived in diff erent places Willie Mae Calhoun of according to where the Lord Gainesville, Texas; sons, Tra- called them (Sherman, Den- vis Calhoun and wife Felicia ison, Bonham and Duke, of Gainesville, Texas and Oklahoma). He graduated JOHNNY’S GOT AN EYE ON YOU Leon Calhoun II and wife Mary Gyndola high school in 1957 from Heather of Ft. Worth, Texas; (Bagwell) Malena Denison High School and 6 TILL MIDNIGHT ON KGAF grandchildren, Alejandro, continued his studies at De- Canes, Traeli, Jalyse and Services catur Baptist College where Funeral Services honor- he received an Associates ing Mary Gyndola (Bag- Degree in 1959. well) Malena will be held He married Helen Smith at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, of Bonham in 1961. Th en, January 19, 2021 at Meador in 1963, he enlisted in the Funeral Home of Whites- United States Air Force, boro. Interment will fol- completed his basic train- low at Oakwood Cemetery. ing at Lackland AFB and A time of visitation will be then was assigned to duty held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 as an Accounting Finance PM on Monday, January 18, Specialist at Sheppard AFB 2021 at the funeral home. in Wichita Falls. In 1965, History Larry and Helen welcomed She was born on June a daughter, Susan to their 25, 1939 in Antlers, Okla- family. He received an homa to Otis and Mil- Honorable Discharge as an dred Bagwell. She spent Airman 2nd Class in 1967. her early childhood in the He continued his education hills around Antlers, and at Midwestern University then moved with her fam- where he received a Bachelor ily to the Whitesboro area of Business Administration where she lived along with in 1970. 6 other brothers and sisters. Larry had several diff er- She married David Wel- ent careers in his lifetime don Malena in 1956, and including: Insurance Sales, they had 2 children. She World Book Encyclopedia was known to most of her Sales, Retail Management, family and friends by her Hardees Restaurant (Man- middle name Gyndola. She ager, then later District was known by all her grand- Manager) and then retired children and great grand- as a Tax Auditor from Texas children simply as Grandma Workforce Commission. or Granny-Grandma. Gyn- After retirement, Larry dola loved all her family very continued his lifelong learn- much, and they all adored ing with the Slidell Baptist her. She was always there for Seminary where he com- them at any time and could pleted all the courses of- not wait for them to visit fered. He had a very exten- (especially all the grandchil- sive knowledge of the Bible dren). Gyndola had a strong and always had a Bible study faith in God and was a course going. He also dedi- member of the Union Street cated quite a bit of time to Church of Christ. Her faith teaching ESL (English as a was not only limited to the Second Language) classes at Church though, Gyndola Northlake College in Irving. had faith in everyone she He really enjoyed the Span- met. She would always fi nd ish language and culture. the ‘good’ in people and was Larry liked to spend a lot a very generous and caring of time riding his moun- person. tain bike on several trails in Survivors Arlington and Irving. He Gyndola leaves behind would often keep a log of two children, son, David wildlife spotted along the Malena and wife, Tina of way. Whitesboro, Texas; daugh- ter, Tricia (Ridley) Palmer (Continued on Page 8) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 8 January 20, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320

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We service ty, Texas, a public hearing to deliberate and consider the largest number of cli- possible action on the rezoning request by Robert Kiser ents of ANY paper in the for 6 acres on CR 281 in Pct. 2, from agricultural to Cooke County Area. Our Obituaries residential, will be held on Monday, the 8th day of Feb- legal notices are a low, fl at ruary, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Court- rate price to help you ful- (Continued from Page 7) husband taught, member 2021 at the North Texas room, 1st Floor of the Cooke County Courthouse, 101 fi l your legal obligations. of the Fort Hood Exchange Medical Center in Gaines- South Dixon Street, Gainesville, Texas. Give us a call to fi nd out Survivors Bowling league in Killeen, ville, Texas. 01/20 more, 940-665-2320. He always loved to tell TX, member of the Gates- Cremation arrangements you a joke or have a funny ville Chapter and Saint Jo are under the direction of story to make you laugh. chapter of Eastern Star, and Meador Funeral Home. He will be remembered a member of the Saint Jo Th ere will be a memorial fondly and missed greatly. Rodeo Club. June was also a service at a later date at her Lawrence was preceded in member of the First Meth- daughter Melissa’s home. death by his father, Claude, odist Church of Saint Jo. History in 2003 and his mother, Do- June stayed in contact Barbara was born on April ris, in 2007. He is survived with the members of her 3rd, 1938 in Springfi eld, by his brother, Ronald Na- graduating class, meeting Ohio to Alpha and Velma than Hunt of Sherman, Tex- once a month to play cards, Robinson. She was a loving as and his daughter, Susan games or enjoy a meal at mother to her four children. Denise Hunt Higgins and the local Dairy Queen until Barbara loved to garden and her husband, Mark Edward moving to Nocona. loved to take care of her Higgins and granddaugh- Preceded in death by her animals. She was a strong ter, Sarah Nicole Higgins of parents; husband, Charles F. woman and Loved her fam- Gainesville, Texas. Dickerman; twin brothers, ily very much. Ronald Dean Shields and Survivors Donald Gene Shields; and She is survived by her two grandsons; Kevin Mer- daughter Sabrina Gilbreath cer and Jonathan Cleveland. and her husband West; son Survivors Jeff ery Knisley; daughter Gloria June (Shields) Survived by her son; Patricia McGee; daughter Dickerman Charles R. Dickerman & Melissa Becker and her hus- wife Debby of Parrish, FL.; band Wayne; grandchildren Services daughters; Gloria Bailey Alison Becker and Conor Graveside service for Mrs. & husband Glen of Fort Bridges; brother Richard Gloria June (Shields) Dick- Worth, Tx; Donna Lewis “Rick” Robinson and his erman, age 92, of Nocona & husband Kevin of Gates- wife Suzanne; her niece will be held at 2:00 PM on ville, Tx; and Debbie Cleve- April Voorhees and her hus- Friday, January 15, 2021 land & husband Malcolm band Don. at Restland Cemetery in of Austin, Tx. 10 grand- Barbara is preceded in Gatesville. Visitation will be children; Nikki Jackson & death by her parents. held from 12:00-2:00 PM husband Kelvin, Allison Crossword Puzzle Answers on Th ursday, January 14, Joblin & husband Jason, 2021 at Scott Funeral Home Scott Lewis, Michael Lewis, in Saint Jo. Mrs. Dickerman Gregg Lewis & wife Tiff any, passed away on Tuesday, Charles J. Dickerman, Dan Stephen Glenn Moore January 5, 2021. Dickerman & wife Sandra, History John Dickerman & wife Services June was born on March Tammy, Everett Cleveland Mr. Stephen Glenn 5, 1928 in Bulcher, Tx to & wife Joanna and Jen- Moore, age 57, of Muenster Jesse M. and Frankye Burks nifer Cleveland. 17 great passed away on January 8, Shields. Attended school in children; Madison LePori, 2021 in Muenster. No ser- Bulcher and Saint Jo gradu- Macie LePori, Bailey Joblin, vices are scheduled at this ating from Saint Jo where Tyler Joblin, Chelsea Lewis, time. she was a member of volley- Baylee Lewis, Gracie Lewis, History ball team. Attended busi- Dustin Matthew Lewis, Stephen was born on April ness school in Gainesville Makenzy Lewis, Myranda 10, 1963 in Longview, Texas where she met and mar- Lewis, Austin Lewis, Liam to John and Edith (Foster) ried Charles F. Dickerman. Lewis, Bradley Dickerman, Moore. June spent many years as a Trevor Dickerman, Tyler Survivors homemaker before going Dickerman, Lilianne Dick- Mr. Moore is survived to work for the Army and erman and Bryony Dicker- by son: Stephen Glenn II Air Force Exchange at Fort man. and wife Shayla Moore of Hood, Texas. After retiring, Henderson, Texas; grand- June moved back to Saint children: Kodie Moore and Jo where she lived until her Kal-e Moore of Henderson; health required her to move sisters: Beverly and Troy to Nocona for assisted liv- Barbara Marlene Brown of Whitesboro, Cora ing. June was always active Knisley Shellenberger of Ardmore, in the communities she lived and Becky Truesdale of in. 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Cooke County Appraisal District 201 N Dixon, Gainesville, TX 76240 8 am – 5 pm / Monday- Friday P: (940)665-7651 F: (940)668-2587 E: [email protected] Web: www.cookecad.org Be in the KNOW and Take ADVANTAGE TODAY! The Cooke County Appraisal District encourages you to take advantage of opportunities that may be available to you to lower you tax bill, see if you may qualify. At this time the Cooke County Appraisal District is currently open to serve you, the taxpayer via telephone, email, online portal/chat, or in the lobby (mask required). If you received a letter and/or an application request to update information it must be completed and returned by the deadline stated on the letter or you risk losing the bene¿ ts of the exemption or special appraisal (ag use).

EXEMPTIONS SPECIAL VALUATION (AG USE) Payment agreements Are available on all delinquent taxes, limitations Filing any application for exemption is free Deadline for Special Valuation April 30th. apply. of charge. If the April 30th deadline falls on a Saturday, An applicant may claim an exemption on only Sunday, or legal state or national holiday, the Quarter Pay one piece of property that the applicant owns act is timely if performed on the next regular Available on residential homestead property, if and must be a Texas resident to qualify for a business day. the property owner occupies the home as their homestead exemption. Texas Farmers and Ranchers may be granted primary residence AND quali¿ es for an Over 65, property tax relief on land used for agriculau- social security disability, or veterans’ disability GENERAL RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD EX- tural productivity. exemption. Four equal installments. must be EMPTION (Tax code 11.13(a) and (b)): You may Agricultural Appraisal: The Texas Constitu- made: January 31st, March 31st, May 31st, and qualify if (1) you owned this property on January tion authorizes agricultural productivity apprais- July 31st. Any missed payments will accrue 1; (2) you occupied it as your principal residence al 1-d-1 for property owners, the property must penalties and interest. on January 1; and (3) you or your spouse do be used for agriculture or timber (at this time not claim a residence homestead exemption Cooke County has no quali¿ ed timber use), DEFERRED PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS on any other property. (4) Attach a copy of meet the degree of intensity generally accepted your driver’s license. The address listed on in the area, and have been used as such for at Texans may postpone paying current and delin- your driver’s license must correspond to the least ¿ ve of the preceding seven years quent property taxes on their homes by signing address of the property for which an exemp- a tax deferral af¿ davit at the Cooke County Ap- tion is claimed in this application. Rollback tax will be imposed if quali¿ ed land is praisal District if they are: taken out of agriculture use and placed in a non- Homestead Exemptions: reduce the assessed agricultural use. Rollback taxes under 1-d-1 are • Age 65 or older; value of your home which could result in a re- based on the (3) three preceding appraisal • Disabled as de¿ ned by law. duction of your property taxes. years prior to the change to a non-agricultural • Quali¿ ed disabled veterans, their unmar- use. Calculations are found by using the dif- ried surviving spouses, or their unmarried Available homestead exemptions include: ference between taxes paid under productivity children under age 18, if no surviving spouse; or appraisal and the taxes that woul,d have been • Unmarried surviving spouses of U.S. armed Schools: All homeowners may receive a piad if the land had been on the tax roll at mar- service $25,000 homestead ket value. • members killed on active duty and their exemption. unmarried children under age 18. County: Farm-to-market roads or À ood control, Wildlife Management: Annual Update Re- a homeowner may receive a $3,000 homestead quired Taxes are DEFERRED — but NOT exemption. CANCELLED May receive special appraisal, however the Age and Disability Exemptions: Individuals land must have quali¿ ed for agriculture use in Taxes accumulate with 5 percent interest per 65 or older or disabled as de¿ ned by law may the preceding year. Land under wildlife man- year. qualify for a $10,000 homestead exemption for agement must also meet acreage size require- school taxes, in addition to the $25,000 exemp- ments and special use quali¿ cation. A ¿ led tax deferral af¿ davit keeps eligible home- tion available to all homeowners. Individuals do owners from losing their homesteads due to not need to own their homes on Jan. 1 to qualify BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY delinquent property taxes, pending sale to for the $10,000 exemption. They qualify as soon foreclose on the homestead’s tax lien will also as they turn 65 or become disabled. Deadline for ¿ ling a business personal property cease as a result of ¿ ling. In addition, no taxing rendition is April 15th. unit can start or continue a lawsuit to collect de- Surviving Spouses of the First Responders linquent taxes once an af¿ davit is ¿ led. killed in the Line of Duty: The eligible surviv- Business are required to ¿ le a rendition with the ing spouse of a ¿ rst responder killed in the line appraisl district. The law extends the tax deferral to the surviving of duty is allowed a total property tax exemption Property owner may ¿ le a written request with spouse. The surviving spouse must have been on his or her residence homestead, if the surviv- the chief appraiser for an extension to May at least 55 years old at the time of the applicant ing spouse has not remarried since the death of 15th. The chief appraiser may grant an addi- death. the ¿ rst responder. tional 15 days for good cause. A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable All deferred taxes and interest become due Partial Exemption for Disabled Veterans: For property you owned on or controlled on January when the homeowner or surviving spouse no any property owned by a veteran who is dis- 1st including inventory and equipment used by longer own and/or live in the home. abled due to a service-connected disability. The the business. exemption amount is determined according to If a rendition is not ¿ led for 2021 there is an au- If the tax debt remains unpaid at that time, pen- the percentage of service-connected disability tomatic 10% penalty imposed for any business alties may be imposed and taxing units may as de¿ ned by a letter from the Department of who has not rendered their taxable business take legal action to collect the past due amount. Veterans Affairs Summary of Bene¿ ts. This ex- personal property. If fraud has occurred, in ad- emption can also apply to spouses and surviv- dition to other penalties, a 50% penalty will be Helpful Tips For our Website ing children of deceased disabled veterans. imposed. www.cookecad.org Renditions can be mailed, faxed or emailed Surviving Spouses of Members of the U.S. to [email protected] Property Searches: Provided on our website Armed Services Killed in Action: Surviving offer great knowledge to most often sought after spouses of veterans who quali¿ ed or who would TAX PAYMENT INFORMATION information. In order to conduct a search you have quali¿ ed for an exemption if it had been in need only know:Name, property ID, or situs ad- effect at the time of the veteran’s death are also Taxes Become Delinquent on February 1st. dress. You have the ability to change the tax eligible with certain restrictions. The surviving Penalties and Interest will accrue starting Feb- year and view as you desire values of tax years spouse of a member of the U.S. armed services ruary 1st, an a additional 15% penalty in attor- when they become available, taxes owed and/ who is killed in action is allowed a total property ney fees will accrue starting July 1st on unpaid or paid. This can also allow individuals seeking tax exemption on his or her residence home- balances. estimated taxes for a property purchase to see stead if the surviving spouse has not remarried ¿ gures with or without exemptions by accessing since the death of the armed services member. NOTIFY the appraisal district of any change in the “Taxing Jurisdiction” tab oncfe property has your mailing address. CCAD has a form on our been selected. OTHER EXEMPTIONS website, complete the form and you can email, fax, or mail it back to us. Map Search ( Located in Property Search): Non-pro¿ t organizations, Miscellaneous This will allow you to access a map for the prop- Non-Pro¿ t, or Primarily Charitable: The law requires timely payments be made erty in question, or access the whole of Cooke without regard to the circumstances of the prop- County using the “Interactive Map” tab. Misc/ Annual Application Required , Primarily erty owner. Charitable Application every 5 Years (2025 Next Calander: A familiar tab located easily on our Application for existing.) Missing Tax Statements: Are presumed deliv- website allows for you to access important An application for the above described exemp- ered when deposited in the mail, if not received dates that may pertain to you by the district or tions must meet the statutory requirements it is the responsibility of the taxpayer to notify taxing entities. for approval of the property tax exemption and the appraisal district’s collection department. must apply by a speci¿ c date. Decreased Values: You may ¿ le a “Report of Full or partial payments are accepted. Decreased Value” to notify the district of signi¿ - Tax Abatements/Freeport Exemptions: cant depreciation of your property. Located un- Deadline is April 30th / Annual Application Re- Accepted Methods of Payment: Cash, der our links tab you will select the Texas State quired checks, money orders, cashier’s check, credit Comptrollers Of¿ ce, it will divert you to their Deadline to ¿ le a late application is June 15th for or debit card and e-check payments. website where you should search form “50-127, the year in which the exemption is requested. Report of Decreased Value” this is the required In the event that a late application is approved Access to Pay form. Examples contributing to decreased value the property owner is liable to each taxing unit • Lobby- Mask Required. include damage caused by storm,À ood, or ¿ re. a penalty equal to 10 percent of the amount of • Drive-Thru Window . The district will review the form and evaluate the taxes saved. • After Hours Drop Box. property before assessing value. Granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of • Mail – Postmarked date will be honored. Texas that may be eligible for the freeport ex- • Online – Fees Apply A NOTE FROM THE DISTRICT emption; construct, install or acquire pollution o cookecad.org control property; own and operate energy stor- • By Telephone – Fees Apply The appraisal district appreciates any age systems may also be eligible for statutory o 1(866)549-1010 / Bureau Code: feedback on how we can be of better service exemptions. 6657651 to the taxpayers.