After 42 years of service as a mail carrier, Jimmy Williamson recently retired. He was surprised with a retirement party that was held at the Gatesville Post Office where several of the families on …

Proposition A explained Dr. Barrett Pollard Despite having up to $5.5 billion earmarked for public education, the 88th legislative session in Texas allocated next to no additional dollars to …

Veterans Day closings will occur on Friday, Nov. 10 to honor our veterans. The closings will include the following:  GOVERNMENT  The City of Gatesville will be closed. The City of Oglesby and …

The City Council recently approved two crucial agreements that are pivotal for the future of the city’s utility services. The first agreement is a professional services agreement with Freese …

One of the oldest families in Coryell County gathered for a family reunion at Faunt Le Roy Park on Saturday, Oct. 14. Descendants of W.K. and Sara Amma Sadler gathered for their biannual family …

Local couple Josh and Ashlee Ramburger are ready to take the stage during the Dancing with the Stars of Central Texas competition on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Ramburgers are lifelong Gatesville …

Elite Therapy Center of Gatesville and Gatesville Independent School District have recently partnered to provide on-site physical therapy services to students. Roxy Hunter, DPT, is a local …

Gatesville High School educator Bonnie Latham is currently in her 16th year of teaching. She teaches Honors World History and OnRamps U.S. History, which is a college level course through the …

For Lieutenant Colonel Robert Schultz, military service paved a way for him to help others and take part in building a stronger society. Schultz knew early on that he wanted to join the military. …

A 68-year-old Oglesby man was arrested and booked at the Coryell County Jail after allegedly aiming a firearm at two individuals while children were in the home, according to four filed …

The local Gatesville Salvation Army Unit is kicking off their Bell Ringer campaign. Use the QR code or URL address https://signup.com/go/GxatyWD to go online to sign-up.  “It’s easy. Even a …

 The Evant Volunteer Fire Department had volunteer firefighters travel to Evant Independent School District to give demonstrations on fire safety, utilizing the water hose, and using the fire truck …

Local adoption and rescue center Charlie’s Wags and Whiskers will host a dog costume contest on Saturday, Oct. 28.Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will cost $10 for each dog. All the …

A locally-owned bakery and coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch options will soon open in Gatesville, another win for the city’s small, local businesses. The Coffee Saloon and Little House …

Lieutenant Colonel James Marques served in the Army Reserve and National Guard where he dedicated 37 years of service. He joined the Army National Guard on May 23, 1983. After hearing about the …

Over the past two years, Gatesville has been home to a quiet, yet prosperous organization known as the Texas Ramps Project. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free wheelchair …

Shortly after voting on a new order to extend the ban on outdoor burning at commissioners’ court on Tuesday, Coryell County commissioners issued a temporary four-day lift of the restrictions.  …

After Vicki Kieltyka’s best friend successfully underwent an operation to receive a pacemaker, Kieltyka promised that she would help her cross an item off her bucket list: A trip to …

At a recent meeting of the Gatesville ISD School Board, it was revealed that two of the GISD campuses had received the first Door Safety Audits of the year by the state. It was reported that the …

Developing programs, resources and services for older adults is necessary to ensure Texas communities can meet the needs of this growing demographic. Doing this requires a unique vision, creativity, …