The contributions of area first responders and law enforcement officers were celebrated during a breakfast that the Gatesville Exchange Club held to honor those who protect and serve local …

Efforts to bring the Coryell County Jail in compliance with state standards regarding the number of inmates housed, and also to build a new county justice building took another step forward as the …

It's one thing to need a larger jail and a justice building in Coryell County, but it's quite another thing to pay for it. The funding source for the county's jail expansion project and the …

Pierre Francois PingenotFrench Soldier – Farmer – Texas Pioneer LEGACY COMES TO LIFE Editor’s Note: The story of Pierre Francois Pingenot is told by his great-grandson Duwain Pingenot. Duwain …

Pearl News By Betsy Clark Nov. 16, 2022 Howdy from the Piney Woods! Not unlike my sweet home of Coryell County, we experienced some beneficial rains late in the week … and now it’s …

A pigeon gets a military medal Tumbleweed Smith “The pigeon was really the first email. It was the first form of fast communication.” Dennis Graham of Brownwood spoke those words. He …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of John McCoy is told by his fifth great-grandson, Jason Chall. Jason is a member and past president of the Alamo Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in San …

Pam Kemp, pictured center, receives recognition from Rev. Stephen Schmidt and Linda Lovelace for her 22 years of service at Let’s Grow Learning Center. Kemp retires from Let’s Grow Learning …

Stephen Dyer was baptized Sunday morning, Nov. 6, at White Mound Baptist Church after the morning worship service. Those attending were his family. Brodie Fisher played in the last regular season …

It’s happily ever after for Mason Kyle Matthews and Tiffany Louise Sartor, both of Gatesville. The grandfather of the bride officiated the ceremony on October 29, 2022, on the beautiful 50-acre …

The Hemmeline Cemetery Association recently held its annual meeting with 13 people in attendance. Sidney Kiphen was re-elected as president and as a trustee. Sheila Necessary was re-elected as …

ALL IN FOR THE ALAMODOME: The Gatesville High School marching band performed at the UIL Class 4A state marching band contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio. It was the first time the band had …

Melanie Diserens, the English resource teacher and campus ESL (English as a second language) coordinator at the Gatesville High School campus was recently awarded a $3,400 grant from the Dollar …

Gatesville residents will once again have an opportunity to help those in need through the annual Food for Families food drive, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at …

Since the Evant ISD Angel Tree became virtual last year, there was an overwhelming amount of generosity from the community. Evant ISD is looking for donations this year for the Angel Tree.Evant is …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of November 7-9. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …

The next meeting of CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Ranchers' Steakhouse. Social time will be held at 9:30 a.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 10 …

On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be horse validations held at the Gatesville Riding Club arena. The Coryell County Youth Fair will only need to attend. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, validations for market/ …

The next meeting of the Central Texas Travel Club will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Johnny’s Steaks and Bar-Be-Que in Salado, beginning at 11 a.m.They will be discussing trips, including a trip …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently selected Extraco Bank as its November Member of the Month. The business is located at 800 E. Main Street in Gatesville and can be reached by calling …