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Under The Shade Tree
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Welcome to this website which is about the city
of Valley View, TX. I hope you will find it to be
interesting and informative.
In days gone by it was common for friends and
family to gather and share their thoughts of
weather, crops, events of the time and most of
all the family stories that were past down from
generation to generation. These times were
often spent UNDER THE SHADE TREE.
Several years ago I began this site with only
the recording of history in mind but as time has
gone by it has changed to include events of the
current time.
We are very fortunate to live in a place that is
known as the "Friendliest Place in Cooke
County."
I will make additions to this site as time
permits.
Enjoy the trip! Norman L. Newton
of Valley View, TX. I hope you will find it to be
interesting and informative.
In days gone by it was common for friends and
family to gather and share their thoughts of
weather, crops, events of the time and most of
all the family stories that were past down from
generation to generation. These times were
often spent UNDER THE SHADE TREE.
Several years ago I began this site with only
the recording of history in mind but as time has
gone by it has changed to include events of the
current time.
We are very fortunate to live in a place that is
known as the "Friendliest Place in Cooke
County."
I will make additions to this site as time
permits.
Enjoy the trip! Norman L. Newton
© Copyright 2001 to present by Norman L. Newton. All rights reserved. This
site may be freely linked to but not duplicated in any fashion without my
consent.
site may be freely linked to but not duplicated in any fashion without my
consent.
Valley View Town History
VVISD Website:
"Honor the Texas flag; I
pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God,
one and indivisible."
pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God,
one and indivisible."
Purchase a brick that is inscribed to honor your
family, business, etc.
Thank you,
Your Keep Valley View Beautiful Committee
family, business, etc.
Thank you,
Your Keep Valley View Beautiful Committee
Some of My Favorite Links
Texas flag provided by 3DFlags.com
Aerial view of Valley View courtesy of Bill Maughan. Photo
taken 8/2008
taken 8/2008
*Population number comes from the 2010 Census.
"WE WON AGAIN"
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| A Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate 2006 Governor's Community Achievement Award Winner 2009 Governor's Community Achievement Award Winner Population: *757 |
| VALLEY VIEW, COOKE, TEXAS |
L-R: Perlene Newton, Joan Hazelhurst, Norman L. Newton
Receiving the 2009 Governors Award in Houston, Texas.
Receiving the 2009 Governors Award in Houston, Texas.
The Road To STATE
(Under Construction)
(Under Construction)
A story that I completed on the history of Era, Texas.
1. Era, Texas
2. "Little Era Hargrove A Research Journey"
1. Era, Texas
2. "Little Era Hargrove A Research Journey"
TRIVIA QUESTIONS
(about Valley View)
(about Valley View)
The True Story of Old Drum 8/30/2011
(The dog that never lied)
(The dog that never lied)
Mt. Springs Oral History-1986 9/12/2011
The Great Hanging at Gainesville, 1862 11/19/2011
50,000 Names Upon the Wall
(A song sang by George Jones)
(A song sang by George Jones)
UNDER THE SHADE TREE
By TEXSON
Book For Sale $10.00
Title: Capturing the Past for Keeps
Each Volume is 60 pages of stories written
by local authors Cooke County Historical On
sale now at the Morton Museum, Gainesville,
Texas Volume I and
Volume II
Title: Capturing the Past for Keeps
Each Volume is 60 pages of stories written
by local authors Cooke County Historical On
sale now at the Morton Museum, Gainesville,
Texas Volume I and
Volume II
Town of HEMMING, TEXAS 6/14/12
Paddy Busby Story- A Mystery Grave at Fairview Cemetery
11/9/2012
11/9/2012
Town of Lois - History by Mike Masten 11/9/2012
What's NEW
In Remembrance: Some gave all
The Clothing Closet (United Methodist Church)
Open: Wed. & Fri. 11am - 4 pm
Sat. 9 am to noon
Open: Wed. & Fri. 11am - 4 pm
Sat. 9 am to noon
Chief Judge - John Marvin Jones (Story redone) 3/23/2013
A Hoax in Cooke County 10/30/2013
AREA NEWSPAPERS
Sales Tax Revenue - 2017 Posted 2/6/2018
"The Friendliest Place in Cooke County"
A Video that was shot in Valley View
He Reminds Me of Jesus
He Reminds Me of Jesus
3-23-2014
The Amazing Story of Gerry (coming soon August, 2014)
Thanks to Katie Brinkley for the beautiful mural she painted on the
Senior Center.
Senior Center.
NOTICE: THIS WEBSITE WILL BE DISCONTINUED
AFTER MARCH, 2021. I AM WORKING ON MOVING
ITS CONTENTS TO ANOTHER WEBSITE THAT IS
CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. WILL
ANNOUNCE ITS LOCATION AFTER ALL CONTENTS IS
MOVED. THIS SITE IS HUGE SO WILL TAKE AWHILE.
Norman L. Newton, 3/2/2021
Questions: normannewton@yahoo.com
AFTER MARCH, 2021. I AM WORKING ON MOVING
ITS CONTENTS TO ANOTHER WEBSITE THAT IS
CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. WILL
ANNOUNCE ITS LOCATION AFTER ALL CONTENTS IS
MOVED. THIS SITE IS HUGE SO WILL TAKE AWHILE.
Norman L. Newton, 3/2/2021
Questions: normannewton@yahoo.com