The Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees gave final approval to the 2022-23 budget and tax rate during a special meeting on Aug. 30, setting the budget at $29,717,793 and the tax …

Gatesville ISD recently announced the arrival of a new app called Parent View. The app allows parents to see when their child scans on or off the bus, the current bus location, and enables …

The marker text reads: M.F. Harman deeded two acres to be used for a school and gathering place until the community, known as Harman Community, moved it in 1904 to Henry Wood's pasture, near …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of August 28 – 29. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …

Quick thinking by Gatesville High School cafeteria manager Brittany Boaz helped save a co-worker's life, and Boaz was recognized for her actions during the Aug. 30 meeting of the Gatesville …

Julia Kay and Reese Kelly Dixon were honored for their birthdays Sunday afternoon with a pizza party given by their parents and sister, Jeb, Desiree, and Brooke Dixon at the home of their great-aunt, …

Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Monday, Sept. 5, celebrating Labor Day.Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of …

In 1940, author Ernest Hemingway wrote the classic novel, “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” These days, that title may have an opposite meaning for the residents of Gatesville and could be titled For …

Coryell Health hosted a ribbon cutting at the Medical Clinic- Waco location performed by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 16. The new clinic location is on 5100 Franklin Avenue in …

When you enter Roy Ward’s cigar store in Hico, the bell rings. “The name of the store is The Wooden Indian Cigar Shop,” says Roy. “We started out just selling premium handmade, hand rolled …

Optional, student-led prayer-at-the pole will be held Friday mornings this school year at Gatesville’s high school and junior high campuses. The sessions will begin at 7:30 a.m. at each of those …

We are so sorry to have learned of the passing of one of our dear friends at the Pearl Cottage Bookstore. Bob Johnson passed last week after a long battle with severe health conditions. Please keep …

The historic Eagle Springs Baptist Church recently began the early stages of a facelift. The church building, constructed in 1878, has been moved twice over the last 20 years and is constantly in …

Dove hunting season in the Central Zone of Texas will begin on Thursday, Sept. 1 and will continue to Oct. 30, and then from Dec. 17, 2022 until Jan. 15, 2023. The daily bag limit for doves statewide …

Two Gatesville residents – Betsy Ayers Robinson and Cody Gene Ayers – have been arrested by Coryell County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges related to the murder of Elizabeth Ann Romero. Ayers …

Lingering COVID-19 complications caused plans for a trip to Disney World to fizzle out for the 2021-22 schools year, but a trip to the Magic Kingdom and other parts of Central Florida are back on the …

Carson Bailey heads downfield after making a catch in the Gatesville freshman team’s 48-0 win over the Dublin Lions on Aug. 25 at Tommy Davidson Field at McKamie Stadium. Cy Burns breaks loose …

For Gatesville senior defensive back Ayden Necessary, there were some very odd similarities to be found when comparing the season openers of his junior and senior football seasons. Both were …

The rallying cry for the Gatesville Hornets football program is “on the anvil” – a reference to an unformed piece of metal being thrown into the fire then pounded and shaped into a tool ready …

While housing options for lower income residents in Gatesville may seem to be few and far between, one option that provides a lifeline for both families and single adults is housing offered by the …