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Pictured is the Oglesby High School Homecoming court.
OHS announces Homecoming nominees
Oglesby Independent School District will host its Homecoming on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The game will be held at Butch Goodwin Stadium in Oglesby against Gholson. Coronation activities will take …
Current speed limit sign inside a Gatesville ISD school zone.
Hunt expressed concern for school zones at recent City Council meeting
In a regular City Council meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Gatesville City Manager Brad Hunt discussed an ordinance adopting and designating school zones within the city limits to update the proper …
A pecan tree located on the courthouse lawn has branches overloaded with pecans. Some branches are so loaded and heavy that they touch the ground.
Spring rains bolster pecan crops
This year, Texas pecan growers should see improved production due to the rainfall across the state. “Agriculture is so deeply tied into the weather, but this year all the rain has been …

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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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Hearing what we mean: mastering effective communication
In today's world, where everyone seems to be talking but few are genuinely communicating, mastering the art of effective communication is more crucial than ever. As Simon Sinek aptly says, …
Dr. Newbury, longtime university president, writes weekly and speaks publicly throughout Texas. Contact: 817-447-3872. Email: newbury@speakerdoc.com.
The Idle American
Stephen Cox is not an imposing figure. Still, he has the countenance and features to be a Clark Kent look-alike, even if considerably smaller in stature. You remember Clark, right? He’s …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
We're jamming all day in Pearl so come join us!
Saturday is the Pearl Bluegrass Event and the Pearl Cottage Bookstore. The stage show for the bluegrass event begins at 1 p.m., but jamming goes on all day. If you are a band and would like to play …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Sebastian Allman is headed to Japan
James and Polly West, and Christopher and Jennifer Eberlein had a family gathering in Waco at the home of Todd and Alison Moffatt last weekend to celebrate Jennifer’s nephew, Sebastian Allman, …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
The fiddle maker doesn't play
Robert Lewis, of Colorado City, collects bottles, arrowheads, and coins.  But, of all his hobbies, there is one he likes the best.  He makes fiddles.  Each one takes a year to …
Obituaries
Travis Tallent May 9, 1991 - Sept. 3, 2024
Travis Tallent, age 33, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. He lived a life marked by love, laughter, and generosity.
Rilla Smith Nov. 20, 1936 - Sept. 9, 2024
Rilla Yvonne Smith, age 87, of Gatesville, passed away Sept. 9, 2024, in Waco. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Gatesville Church of Christ.
JW Featherston Dec. 22, 1945 - Aug. 31, 2024
JW Featherston passed away on Aug. 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 4...
James Barron Jan. 6, 1938 - Sept. 1, 2024
James George Barron, age 86, of Jonesboro, passed away at his home on Sept. 1, 2024.
Lloyd Mitchell, Jr. Dec. 3., 1934 - Aug. 30, 2024
Lloyd Wayne Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Big Spring.
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Upcoming fall festivals

Pearl Country Church to host Fall Festival Oct. 5 Pearl Country Church has announced that it will host a Fall Festival to benefit Disaster Relief for Texas on Saturday, Oct. 5. The festival …

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Cruzin Cruzers members reflect on 38 years

For nearly four decades, the Cruzin Cruzers car show has become a staple gathering for car enthusiasts and the entire community of Gatesville. Wayne Martin reflects on how the car show has grown …