To honor our fallen veterans during the holiday season, the Turnersville Cemetery Association annually partners with Wreaths Across America to place balsam veteran’s wreaths along the …

Santa Claus recently visited the Gatesville Public Library during their weekly “story time” hour. Santa read to the children from the new Christmas classic, Santa’s Socks, written …

An 18-wheeler flipped on its side at the intersection of State Highway 36 and Business 36 after traveling on foggy roads Friday morning. Gatesville police, EMS teams, and firefighters responded …

The City of Gatesville hosted a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 16, where residents of Gatesville had the chance to visit with Santa Claus at the Civic Center. Each child was able to have …

The 2023 Winter Wonderland Walkthrough recently called a massive number of toys and monetary funds for the Hidden Gem Family Care Center. Admission to the walkthrough event, which was held on …

The ladies of the John H. Reagan, Chapter 325 UDC, Gatesville, are offering their 11 th annual Susan Patricia Pitts Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors, as well as home-schooled and …

The holidays often symbolize a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it becomes a difficult season for mental and emotional health. 

Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) recently launched a notification system that will alert customers about power outages in the area. TNMP provides electricity to homes and businesses in Gatesville …

This past week, The Boys & Girls Club of Gatesville received a donation of bicycles from a member of the community who would like to remain anonymous. The donation included a plethora of …

Beginning in 1867, the Sanborn Map Co. produced detailed maps of city buildings for use by fire insurance companies.  The Sanborn Map Co. continues to provide an expanded mapping and visual …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) The Boys and Girls club in Gatesville appeared to be on the verge of starting up. A new roof was being installed on the Jonesboro school due to a problem with leaks. …

Braving the cool weather, several families recently ventured to Faunt Le Roy Park bringing lawn chairs and blankets to watch an evening showing of the movie “The Grinch.” Hot chocolate …

The Gatesville Junior High cheerleading team volunteered this past week to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. The team was led by Cheer Coach Amber Colson, where they performed various …

City of Gatesville Police Department Dec. 13 7:54 a.m., criminal trespass was reported in the 100 block of Mulberry Avenue. 12:50 p.m., an assault was reported in the 100 block of Avenue C. 3:11 …

Miss Ruby Carolina Pullen, of Rock Wall, the great niece of Barbara Hopson, competed in barrel racing in Las Vegas, NV last week.  Ruby qualified for the KKRFV/ Junior World Finals. She rode …

Coryell Health recently awarded Diagnostic Imaging team member Anissa Blanchard (middle with certificate) with an A.C.E. award. Blanchard was nominated by a patient’s family for going above and …

Merry Christmas, y’all! Pearl wishes everyone a safe, blessed, healthy, and happy time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior with family and friends. This Pearl News purveyor surely …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce held a Polar Express event on Monday, Dec. 18, where children from the community gathered for an evening of Christmas magic. The Polar Express event featured …