It was just over 50 years ago — Nov. 14, 1972 — that the Cotton Belt train whistle blew, and the train slowly pulled away from the depot in Gatesville for the last time. This would leave …

Jefferson was once one of the largest inland ports in the United States.  Riverboats brought merchandise and people to town. “They came from New Orleans up through Shreveport and they would hit …

The Work Projects Administration cornerstone, which had been attached to the old Coryell Memorial Hospital building for 80 years, was recently removed during the demolition of the building and given …

What began as a hospital designed to serve the health care needs of Gatesville residents and the surrounding communities is currently in the process of being demolished. On Sept. 27 of this year, …

206th article Coryell County News Nov. 5, 8, 12, 19, 1940 Coryell Museum is happy to have many of the Coryell County News issues, and below are some excerpts from them. “Gatesville’s second …

Coryell Museum By Jann Dworsky 205th article Coryell County News Many issues of the Coryell County News are at our Coryell Museum, and here are some excerpts from it. October 2, …

Pierre Francois PingenotFrench Soldier – Farmer – Texas Pioneer LEGACY COMES TO LIFE Editor’s Note: The story of Pierre Francois Pingenot is told by his great-grandson Duwain Pingenot. Duwain …

A pigeon gets a military medal Tumbleweed Smith “The pigeon was really the first email. It was the first form of fast communication.” Dennis Graham of Brownwood spoke those words. He …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of John McCoy is told by his fifth great-grandson, Jason Chall. Jason is a member and past president of the Alamo Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in San …

The Hemmeline Cemetery Association recently held its annual meeting with 13 people in attendance. Sidney Kiphen was re-elected as president and as a trustee. Sheila Necessary was re-elected as …

While speaking with Gary Wittie a few months ago, he told an interesting and unique story about his family and their service in the armed forces during World War II. Six Wittie brothers and their …

Following the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that her successor, Prince Charles, will have his coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023, where he will formally …

At their last meeting, Morris Federation members were entertained by M.J. Wofford, who presented a program on Dale Evans. Wofford earned a bachelor’s from Baylor University and a master’s from …

In August of this year, the original stone walls located in the Dawson Cooper Hall of the Coryell Museum underwent extensive repair work, which resulted in the partial removal of the Coryell County …

Whether at the scene of nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific or transporting scientists in the brutal weather conditions of Antarctica, former U.S. Naval aviator Myron "Mike" Meier of Gatesville has had …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of Cathryn Howard Coffman is told by her great-great-grandson Gerry Gieger. Gerry is a member of The Sons of the Republic of Texas and serves as President of the …

George Oney of Pearl was just in his early 20s with his whole life ahead of him when he was drafted during the height of the Korean War in February 1952. Oney, now 92, was one of 37 men the …

Chairman of the Coryell County Historical Commission, Danny Corbett, recently presided over the unveiling of the National Register of Historic Places plaque during the Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival …

The locally known “Leon River Dutch Oven Gang” will be providing some down-home cooking to benefit the ongoing restoration process of the historic Eagle Springs Baptist Church located in …

Whatever happened to…. TWENTY YEARS AGO (2002)                 --Five local men were recognized for their 50 years of service to the Masons. They were Rayburn Crawford, …