In 1940, author Ernest Hemingway wrote the classic novel, “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” These days, that title may have an opposite meaning for the residents of Gatesville and could be titled For …

Coryell Health hosted a ribbon cutting at the Medical Clinic- Waco location performed by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 16. The new clinic location is on 5100 Franklin Avenue in …

When you enter Roy Ward’s cigar store in Hico, the bell rings. “The name of the store is The Wooden Indian Cigar Shop,” says Roy. “We started out just selling premium handmade, hand rolled …

Optional, student-led prayer-at-the pole will be held Friday mornings this school year at Gatesville’s high school and junior high campuses. The sessions will begin at 7:30 a.m. at each of those …

We are so sorry to have learned of the passing of one of our dear friends at the Pearl Cottage Bookstore. Bob Johnson passed last week after a long battle with severe health conditions. Please keep …

The historic Eagle Springs Baptist Church recently began the early stages of a facelift. The church building, constructed in 1878, has been moved twice over the last 20 years and is constantly in …

Dove hunting season in the Central Zone of Texas will begin on Thursday, Sept. 1 and will continue to Oct. 30, and then from Dec. 17, 2022 until Jan. 15, 2023. The daily bag limit for doves statewide …

Two Gatesville residents – Betsy Ayers Robinson and Cody Gene Ayers – have been arrested by Coryell County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges related to the murder of Elizabeth Ann Romero. Ayers …

Lingering COVID-19 complications caused plans for a trip to Disney World to fizzle out for the 2021-22 schools year, but a trip to the Magic Kingdom and other parts of Central Florida are back on the …

Carson Bailey heads downfield after making a catch in the Gatesville freshman team’s 48-0 win over the Dublin Lions on Aug. 25 at Tommy Davidson Field at McKamie Stadium. Cy Burns breaks loose …

For Gatesville senior defensive back Ayden Necessary, there were some very odd similarities to be found when comparing the season openers of his junior and senior football seasons. Both were …

The rallying cry for the Gatesville Hornets football program is “on the anvil” – a reference to an unformed piece of metal being thrown into the fire then pounded and shaped into a tool ready …

While housing options for lower income residents in Gatesville may seem to be few and far between, one option that provides a lifeline for both families and single adults is housing offered by the …

Two Gatesville City Council members have signed up for re-election to their current posts – Billy Sinyard, who represents Ward 2, Place 4, and John Westbrook, who represents Ward 2, Place …

High on the west wall of the lobby of the Gatesville Post Office hangs a large mural which was painted in 1939 by a young artist named Joe De Yong of California. The mural titled “Off to Northern …

Bare Bones BBQ will proudly present classic rock star Ted Nugent on the Bone Yard Stage in Gatesville on Saturday, Sept. 10, in a show to benefit the Friends Helping Veterans organization. Special …

Daryl and Debbie Maxwell of Gatesville recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Daryl Maxwell and the former Debbie Tippit were married on Aug. 18, 1972, at First Baptist Church in Gatesville, …

Whatever happened to….. 20 YEARS AGO (2002) -- Air Force Airman Jerry A. Carter, a 2001 graduate of Gatesville High School, had graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force …

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has launched the long-awaited greater roadrunner conservation license plate. The plate will raise money to help support and expand wildlife viewing …

We started school this past week. Brodie Fisher is a senior, Blayze is in seventh grade, Slayton is in fourth grade, and Caymbri is in second grade at the Oglesby School. Brodie Fisher had a …