Dedication, hard work and the ability to overcome adversity helped the Gatesville High School Marching Band achieve a goal few bands in the state accomplish — the opportunity to compete in the UIL …

Gatesville city staff members are working on an ordinance for the Gatesville City Council regarding policies and procedures for renaming streets in Gatesville and presented the draft of a …

People assume that 4-H members are the busiest right around county fair time, but the truth is 4-H events are happening year-round with so many opportunities for youth to investigate and pursue their …

After 24 years of working for private industry, Mark Munday of Gatesville found a new calling in teaching valuable work skills to female prison inmates that can help them build a new …

((((((MW edit Fennimore Street House may be demolished By Jeff Osborne Senior writer & editor A lack of progress in repair work at 308 Fennimore St. has prompted the Gatesville City …

A scary great time at Boozaar

A timeline of work needed to expand the Coryell County Jail, and plans to finance it, were presented by Commissioner Scott Weddle at the Oct. 25 meeting of the Coryell County Commissioners …

Many local residents know Bob Harrell as the Coryell County emergency management director, but he has recently moved to a new role — serving as the county liaison officer for the Texas Department …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court voted to continue the ban on outdoor burning because of drought conditions, despite recent rainfall the county has received. "It is my belief we should …

Gatesville High School varsity players Ty Warren, Slone Early and Alex Scott capped their competitive team tennis career this fall as the Hornets won the District 7-4A championship for the third …

While election day is officially Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., early voting begins Monday, Oct. 24. Those interested in voting early can do so at the Coryell County Annex building at 801 E. …

An unveiling ceremony at the historic 1904 Leon River Bridge in Gatesville will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. A plaque will be dedicated designating the bridge being placed on the …

A local ranching heritage that spans five generations forms the foundation for Jim Clawson’s Fort Gates business, Leon River Premium Beef. “We have a deep connection to the land,” he stated, …

The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers to review available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program …

Howdy from deep East Texas! Well, it’s off to another rodeo for me this weekend. Who knew that at my age I’d be riding bulls and wild broncs, and bulldogging steers again! This rootin’, …

Gatesville’s First Methodist Church will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 a.m. beginning with breakfast tacos being served. A baked potato lunch will be served in the church kitchen …

Hidden Gem Family Center will be hosting a faith-based, 40-week course to help an addict mind become a sober mind. The course is entitled “Let Your Chains Fall.” The course will take place every …

Coryell Museum’s “Lurch” has simply lost his head in anticipation of Halloween. Lurch is back in his butler attire and thankfully caught his head when it fell off. He can be seen in one of the …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Fall Family Fun Night in the parking lot of the Cotton Belt Depot. Families had the opportunity to take free pumpkin patch pictures and the …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of Oct. 19-22. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …