Miss Jacklyn Pearl Pullen, of Rock Wall, great-niece of Barbara Hopson, competed in a rodeo in Commerce, Texas on Friday night. Jacklyn is a breakaway roper and caught her first calf in the rodeo …

My Front Porch Volume 304 for the week of August 21, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment …

RehabLiving at the Meadows wants to make Christmas special for their residents this year by participating in a Christmas project that will involve various Christmas lights to be donated. The …

The Coryell County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., at the Gatesville Public Library. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. A program on the pioneer genealogy …

The Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Monday, August 21. GISD Superintendent, Dr. Barrett Pollard, provided a brief, back-to-school update to board members. Pollard …

The community is invited to learn more about 4-H at the Coryell County 4-H Color Run annual kickoff event to be held Saturday, Sept. 9. The event will take place at the Gatesville Civic Center …

Jonesboro Independent School District began its first day of school on Monday, Aug. 21, and parents are reminded that the website and mobile device app, My School Bucks can be used to access your …

On September 5th, B-Corp Utilities will commence the installation of a bore pit at the Northeast corner of Lovers Lane and Business Hwy 36, which is adjacent to the school administration …

The Gatesville Fire Department battled two wildfires in Coryell County this week. Gatesville fire and police crews responded to a grass fire that started on Tuesday around 1 p.m. at the 400 block …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Vanessa Mangum, 8-year-old daughter of Brad and Melissa Mangum of Gatesville, donated more than 11 inches of her hair to the Locks of Love …

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Waco District closed the eastbound left-turn lane of Courtney Lane at FM 116 on Tuesday, Aug. 15 and through the rest of the FM 116/SH 9 project. Traffic …

Demolition of the former nursing home, the Rotunda, began last week after the area was secured by fencing. According to Gatesville City Manager Scott Albert, there have been six or seven attempts to …

The next Pearl Bluegrass and Pearl Cottage Bookstore day will be Sept. 9 (it’s always the second Saturday in September due to a long-standing first Saturday family reunion); the Pearl Church of …

Mound lost one of its longtime residents, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Bruton, died on Monday, Aug. 7.  Memorial services were held on Saturday at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.  Private …

Mother Neff State Park will hold a program on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon inside the Visitor Center. The program is free, but park entrance fees do apply at the cost of $2 per person for …

The Lioness Justice Impacted Women’s Alliance will host a candlelight vigil on Saturday, Aug. 19. The candlelight vigil will begin at 8 p.m. and will be held at Raby Park located at 400 S. 8th …

Less than two weeks into their season, the Gatesville Lady Hornets have played 11 games and are in the midst of their second tournament in as many weekends. Gatesville opened their season with …

Coryell County resident John Aycock was recently inducted into the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame who recognized and honored his commendable service over the years.  The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame …

Jonesboro Independent School District began its first day of school on Monday, Aug. 21, and parents are reminded that the website and mobile device app, My School Bucks can be used to access your …

The Coryell County Commissioner’s Court recently received an update about the current addition being constructed at the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office. County Commissioners Scott Weddle and …