Saturday, October 12, 2024
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Gatesville Police Department Patrol Officers, from left, Amanda Stiles, Linda Knoch, and Glory Little.
Female-led police department makes history
Women policing in the United States began as early as the 1890’s. They were first employed largely as prison matrons in the 19 th century. Since that time, women have taken on more and …
Burrow and Westbrook reflect on city council service
Two members of Gatesville City Council will not seek reelection in the 2024 general election on Nov. 5, leaving two of their seats up for grabs. City Council Members Barbara Burrow and John …

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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 is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
The generalities of politics and the deficiency of specifics
In today’s political landscape, voters are inundated with a plethora of promises and proposals from candidates vying for their support. Yet, despite all the fervent rhetoric and the impassioned …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
A cheerleader for reading
Kathy L. Murphy of Hawkins has been promoting book reading for a quarter of a century.  She started a book club called “The Official International Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Miss Olivia Lois Long honored on seventh birthday
Ray and John Stephens have returned home from a trip to Choudrant, LA., where they visited with some of their friends. Miss Olivia Lois Long was honored for her seventh birthday with a swimming …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
You will never go hungry at the Pearl Church of Christ
The Pearl Church of Christ reported 48 in attendance last Sunday. Everyone said that Chris Halpayne delivered an inspiring message and then stated that they enjoyed visiting after the service. This …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Today is the day to be in Pearl
Today is the day! Go to the Pearl Community Center and the Pearl Cottage Bookstore. Hurry! You do not want to miss a great time with loads of friendly people, tons of wonderful live bluegrass music, …
Obituaries
Gary Botkin, Sr. April 6, 1936 – Oct. 1, 2024
Gary Botkin Sr., age 88, of Gatesville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Carlos Webb …
Hulon Abbott March 4, 1943 - Sept. 22, 2024
Hulon Abbott, age 81, of Gatesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at …
F.B. (Smitty) Smith Sept. 9, 1936 – Sept. 17, 2024
F.B. (Smitty) Smith, age 88, of Gatesville, left his worldly home and walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at …
Bobby "Buzz" Harrington Aug. 28, 1952 - Sept. 15, 2024
“Buzz” Harrington, age 72, of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
Dennis Martin Polk Sept. 23, 1962 – Sept. 12, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Dennis Martin "CHOP" Polk, age 61, of Killeen, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., at Agape Church of God...
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Hidden Gem to host annual Harvest Festival Oct. 26

One of Gatesville’s local non-profit organizations, Hidden Gem Family Center, has announced that it will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26. The festival will be held at …

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Gatesville community had a ball at Bridgerton-themed event

Several members of the ton donned their finery for the Gatesville Public Library’s Bridgerton Ball on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Gatesville Civic Center. Inspired by the popular television …