Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Sharon Dyer
Folks Around Town
Say hello to our neighbor, Sharon Dyer! Sharon is a local who volunteers her time to the Meals on Wheels program at the Senior Center, delivering meals to those who have difficulty leaving their …
Local closures in observance of President's Day
Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Monday, Feb. 17 in celebrating Presidents’ Day.   Presidents’ Day was …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
Postmaster Sherry Hopson knows the 40 people who have boxes in the post office at Mound.  “I know them by name. I know their children, their grandchildren, their grandparents, and …

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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
From My Front Porch
Like most folks my age, my doctor has prescribed several medicines for me. I have suffered from asthma most all my life, and something about pecan trees and mountain cedar seem to make the condition …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
The tree that stands watch at the Alamo
This past weekend I traveled to San Antonio to take in an event I had long wanted to attend. Since the event was Friday night, there was a concern about my working Friday and still managing to get to …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Newcomers and returnees enjoyed the Pearl Bluegrass event
It was a great day in Pearl on Feb. 1, per the many glowing reports I received this past weekend. Lots of newcomers as well as many returnees enjoyed the Pearl Bluegrass event and the Pearl Cottage …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
The bridge at Spade
The bridge at the small Mitchell County community of Spade made a lot of noise when the school bus crossed it. “You could even convince young ones that there were trolls underneath it, and …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Kinsley McPherson competed in Fort Worth
Kinsley Elizabeth McPherson competed in the Fort Worth youth horse judging contest as a member of the Texas Quarter Horse Association. Kinsley placed 18th individually out of 168 contestants. Our 4-H …
Obituaries
David L. O’Hara April 4, 1947 — Jan. 29, 2025
David L. O'Hara, a beloved figure known for his warm spirit and loving nature, passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born April 4, 1947, in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, David carried with him a …
Robert Lynn Parrish Jan. 30, 1945 — Feb. 6, 2025
Our beloved father, Robert Lynn Parrish, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, Feb. 15 at The Barn Church in …
Ace Herrmann Millsap July 21, 1936 — Feb. 4, 2025
Ace Herrmann Millsap, age 88, of Laguna Park, passed away Feb. 4, 2025. Graveside services will be held Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at Slater Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Scott’s Funeral Home, …
Oren William Jones May 16, 1955 — Jan. 31, 2025
Oren William Jones, age 69, of Gatesville, passed away Jan. 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Waco at 2308 N. …
Inita Ballard Nov. 13, 1930 — Jan. 22, 2025
Nita Ballard, age 94, passed away Jan. 22, 2025, in Gatesville. Inita (Nita) Jane Ballard was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Colorado City, Colorado to the late Edgar and Stella Cox Herrington. Nita and …
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Pearl Bluegrass continues to grow

Last Saturday, the Pearl Bluegrass event saw an increase in the number of musicians who attended and performed at the monthly event. The show began with Hiram Solis taking the stage where he …

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Lions Club hosted 48th annual Chili Supper Feb. 11

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Gatesville Lions Club hosted its 48th annual Homer Davis Chili Supper at Gatesville High School’s cafeteria. There was a choice of chili or soup served with …