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Congratulations to Jessica Foulke the grand prize winner in our 2nd Annual Bonnets in Bloom contest. Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Central Texas

TGM presents the 2nd annual Blue Bonnet photo contest

WINNERS SELECTED WEEKLY All submitted photos to be featured on the website with winners chosen weekly. Weekly winners will receive a  Bluebonnet T-Shirt , their photo featured on …

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month
The Gatesville City Council officially declared April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month at a special meeting on Tuesday. According to the council agenda, local resident Becky Adams, along …
TXDOT announces Move Over or Slow Down law
While millions of Texans commute to work on highways every week, they pass inches away from the worksites for thousands of law enforcement personnel, first responders, and road maintenance crews. …
Members of the Mother Neff State Park Association receive an award from the Texas State Parks. Pictured left to right is Bobby and Lois Anderson, Charlotte and Larry Weiss, Becky Roe, Miles Ellis, and TPWD’s Director of State Parks Rodney Franklin.
Mother Neff State Park Association recognized by Texas State Parks
Mother Neff State Park Association was recently recognized by the Texas State Parks Board for their dedication and outstanding work in support of Mother Neff State over the past 30 years. Former …

 

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The total solar eclipse of 2024 time lapse

Really cool time lapse of today's total solar eclipse shot from Abe's Landing in northern Hood County! The solar eclipse occurred over Texas beginning with a partial eclipse at 12:23 p.m. and …

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Sam Houston
When you only know one side of a story, you are only half-smart
Last year, the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving. Though he had previously won an NBA Championship and was highly regarded as a talent, the trade was viewed with a great deal of skepticism and …
Tumbleweed Smith
A fireman with a PHD
Dr. Texas Ruegg got his first name from his great-great grandmother.  “The family was moving from Tennessee, traveling by covered wagon,” he says, “and my great-great …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
Traditions at the Masters are a good thing
This past weekend the Masters golf tournament was held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf, and …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
A puppy wearing a bowtie attended church services
The next Pearl Bluegrass event and Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day will be May 4. The bluegrass event usually has jammers the evening before. The bookstore opens at 9 a.m. on that Saturday and closes at …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Panhandle Yellow Dirt Poetry
After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism, Wes Reeves of Amarillo got a job at a newspaper and wrote about Panhandle people.  Ten years ago, he started writing …
Obituaries
Marie Pruitt May 23, 1927 – April 21, 2024
Marie Pruitt, age 96, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Gatesville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Scott’s Funeral …
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Dyer Oct. 15 – April 19, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Dyer, age 73, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Scott’s Funeral Home, with …
Donna Powe Sept. 18, 1965 – April 6, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Donna Powe, a wife, mother, and member of the Devine, Texas community. Donna, age 58, departed from this world on April 6, 2024. Donna Powe was a woman …
Linda Bell Aug. 16, 1955 – April 5, 2024
Linda Bell, age 68, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Minister Justin Hall …
Doyle Holt June 28, 1936 – Feb. 29, 2024
Doyle Holt, age 87, of Hewitt, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville with Pastor Sam …
Entertainment

Dallas Moore to perform at Barebones BBQ

Award winning country music troubadour Dallas Moore will be performing at Bare Bones BBQ located at 4305 TX-36, on Saturday, April 20. Moore has over 25 years in the music business, 17 albums, …

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Jonesboro VFD to hold BBQ luncheon April 28

The Jonesboro Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, April 28. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jonesboro Community Center. Barbeque …