Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Community
Local youth hit the courts for this year’s tennis camp.
Gatesville ISD to host summer sports camps
Gatesville Independent School District began hosting its annual summer sports camps last week, which will continue through the end of July. Softball and baseball camps were held June 2-4 at the …
Gatesville High School cousins have each achieved valedictorian status during their senior year of high school. (From left) Sloan Early, Callie Smith, and Shy Tatum.
GHS cousin trio each achieve valedictorian status
Following Gatesville High School’s graduation ceremony last week, it was announced that three cousins have each achieved valedictorian status within the past four years. …
Luke Gregory is pictured receiving his certification from his father Philip.
Gatesville native receives EMT and firefighter certification
Luke Allen Gregory of Gatesville and a 2024 graduate of Mary-Hardin Baylor, has successfully received his EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and Basic Structure Firefighter Certification from TCFP …
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Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
Andy Holloway has seen the ups and downs of the cattle business. He had a large enterprise in Abilene, but then came hard times. He called an old professor he had at A&M and explained his …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
Ben Campbell is a Palestine historian. His father and grandfather both worked for the railroad. “We lived fairly close to downtown,” he says. “The railroad came through here, …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
“We’re preserving the stories that happened all over Texas and the world really,” says Stephanie Jarvis of Burton, population 300 near Brenham. She curates the Cotton Gin Gin …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
Roger Greer lives in Latexo, a small town near Crockett in East Texas. He has a unique sense of humor that people seem to appreciate. “When I hear Cancun, I think of fast food, not a …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
A car stealing preacher
Jim Thompson is a frog gigger and snake hunter in Sulphur Springs. He is a popular guy and always has a story to tell. He spent some time on the radio. “I was a professional loudmouth for 24 …
Obituaries
Patricia Ann Mayfield Nov. 13, 1950 – June 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Mayfield, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away Saturday, June 7, at the age of 74 in Gatesville. Pat’s memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at …
Emily Young Jan. 25, 1926 – June 3, 2025
Emily Young, 99, of Gatesville, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Schmidt officiating. …
Belva Jean Blanchard 1936 – 2025
Belva Jean Blanchard, 89, of Gatesville, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Belva was preceded in death by her parents, …
William (Bill) Ashcraft 1945 – 2025
William (Bill) Thomas Ashcraft, 79, of Gatesville, passed away May 1, 2025. A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Pastor Sam …
Mary Ellen Pringle 1942 — 2025
Mary Ellen Pringle, 82, of Amarillo, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at South Georgia Baptist Church with Karen Wells officiating. …
Entertainment

GPD hosts first BBQ with a Badge event

The Gatesville Police Department fired up the grill last Saturday on May 31, for its first BBQ with a Badge event. The event was held at Raby Park near the splash pad, offering locals the chance to …

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First Responders honored with appreciation dinner

The Torch and Keystone Clubs of the Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville hosted a Local Hero's Dinner for first responders and their families on May 30. Club Director Julie Hudson gave a welcome …