Friday, April 25, 2025
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Paraprofessional Areisy Chacon (left) and Kari Patterson, ESL teacher, are pictured with a student during Gatesville Elementary School’s Spanish Community Resource Night.
Spanish Community Resource Night held April 8
A Spanish Community Resource Night was held at Gatesville Elementary School Tuesday, April 8, in the gymnasium, which was in conjunction with the Gatesville ISD’s (Independent School …
Founder of the Good Friday Cross Walk, Carlos Webb, is pictured speaking to community members before the walk at the First Methodist Church.
Annual Cross Walk held on Good Friday
The annual Good Friday Community Cross Walk was held April 18, with over 250 people in attendance. The three-mile cross walk began at the First Methodist Church and ended at Coryell Community …
Sid Post (right) is pictured while being sworn in as the Lieutenant over patrol and animal control for the Gatesville Police Department.
Gatesville PD gains new lieutenant and officer
The Gatesville Police Department recently announced it has gained a new lieutenant, Sid Post, and a police officer, Oliver Magallon. Lt. Post Lt. Post has served with the Gatesville Police …
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Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
A Ranch Home Becomes a Family Home
A RANCH HOME BECOMES A FAMILY MUSEUM Tumbleweed Smith Laurie Churchwell’s parents died last year and were buried on the family ranch east of Big Spring. Laurie wanted to preserve their memory, …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Derek's Variety of Talents
One of the most popular attractions in Fredericksburg is a ghost tour. Derek Spence has been conducting it for seven years. “It gets bigger every year,” says Derek. “I love history, …
Pictured is Tubleweed Smith of Big Spring who is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Lucky's Wartime Adventures
John Lucky Luckadoo, of Dallas, 104 years old, was a member of a famous bomber group during World War II. “It was the Bloody 100th Bomb Group,” says Lucky. “That group was the …
Betsy Clark
Pearl News
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Janee Wilkinson Beck as she passed away on March 20, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Beck was a beloved educator in the Copperas Cove school district …
Mound News
Mr. Walter Davidson celebrated his 91st birthday on March 1 at his home with his family. His actual birthday was Feb. 28. Mr. Davidson grew up in Pulltight and Mound and resides in Gatesville. Miss …
Obituaries
Billy Fred Barnard 1932 – 2025
Billy Fred Barnard, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 93. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on …
Elsie Virginia Vycius 1938 – 2025
Elsie Virginia (née Muth) Vycius, age 87, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully April 15, 2025, at Shepherd Hills Senior Care, in Tucson, Arizona, in the presence of her son Gary and his wife, …
David Walter Davidson 1971 – 2025
David Davidson, age 53, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at Davidson Cemetery. David Walter Davidson was born on Aug. 19, …
Mary Lee Holden Key 1940 – 2025
Mary Lee Holden Key, age 85, of Gatesville, passed away on April 16, 2025. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Pastor Wray Nunn officiating. …
Pauline Mildred Conner Oct. 16, 1927 – April 1, 2025
Pauline Mildred Keeley Conner, age 97, of Bee House, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Gatesville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Scott’s Funeral Home. Interment …
Entertainment

Coryell County 4-H hosts fashion show

Coryell County 4-H held a fashion show event at Hillside Medical Lodge on Tuesday, March 25, for members in kindergarten through 12th grade. The fashion show is designed to showcase 4-H members …

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Coryell Health believes “Every Sole Deserves a Sock”

Coryell Health’s Advanced Wound Care Clinic is hosting a month-long fundraiser this April, “Every Sole Deserves a Sock,” to collect new pairs of socks in honor of foot health …