One of the biggest local events of the year, the annual Coryell County Youth Fair, is scheduled from Tuesday, Jan. 10 through Saturday, Jan. 14. It will showcase the talents and commitment of local …

Recently, "Buzz," Gatesville High School’s phenomenal mascot, performed in Florida at the Citrus Bowl. Only cheerleaders/mascots that made the All-American team were invited to attend this …

A man considered by many to be a hometown hero recently passed away at the age of 91. Cotton Davidson, a descendant of generations of the Davidson family who have resided in Coryell County, passed …

January 4, 2023 We hope that everyone is enjoying their 2023 so far and that it becomes one of the best years yet! We hope you will spend at least a day or two in Pearl during this coming year! …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of December 25 - 27.  While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …

The Coryell County Veterans Service office has a new phone number, which is 254-248-0676. The office has two locations to serve veterans. One office is located at 312 S. Main Street in Copperas …

Centex Crime Stoppers can use your help in solving a case of burglary of a building. Between Dec. 13, and Dec. 24, 2022, an unknown person(s) forced entry to a storage unit in the 100 block of …

The past year was full of many significant events in Gatesville and Coryell County, whether good, bad or somewhere in between. Some of the memorable events for 2022 …

The city of Gatesville has announced four finalists for chief of the Gatesville Police Department, and local residents will have a chance to meet the candidates during a Meet the Finalists …

In early December, as I watched Gatesville High School’s 2022 football awards banquet via Hornet Broadcasting and listened to head coach Aaron Hunter heap praise on his players, I thought back to a …

Looking for ways to help ensure that adequate water is available to meet growing demands, members of the Coryell County Commissioners Court met with Patrick Wagner, general manager of the Middle …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Happy new year to all!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment …

In December, ladies of the Morris Federation met at the Feed Mill for a Christmas luncheon. The program, titled “Legends, Symbols, and Traditions of Christmas,” was directed by Marsha Lee and was …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of Dec. 22-25. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …

It was just over 50 years ago — Nov. 14, 1972 — that the Cotton Belt train whistle blew, and the train slowly pulled away from the depot in Gatesville for the last time. This would leave …

Disaster Assistance for 2022 Livestock Forage Losses Producers in Coryell County are eligible to apply for 2022 Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) benefits on short and long season small …

“Who dares to teach must never cease to learn” was a statement made by John Cotton Dana over a century ago, but today his words seem as appropriate as they were in 1912. The explosion of …

The 2022 Winter Wonderland Walkthrough recently collected a massive number of toys and monetary funds for the Hidden Gem Family Care Center. Admission to the walkthrough event, which was held on …

Santa Claus stopped by the Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville recently for a pancake breakfast. He visited with club members who were more than willing to share their breakfast with …

Jefferson was once one of the largest inland ports in the United States.  Riverboats brought merchandise and people to town. “They came from New Orleans up through Shreveport and they would hit …