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Congratulations to Jessica Foulke the grand prize winner in our 2nd Annual Bonnets in Bloom contest. Sponsored by 1st National Bank of Central Texas

TGM presents the 2nd annual Blue Bonnet photo contest

WINNERS SELECTED WEEKLY All submitted photos to be featured on the website with winners chosen weekly. Weekly winners will receive a  Bluebonnet T-Shirt , their photo featured on …

The Oglesby Tiger football team pictured at their state championship game in Dallas.
Oglesby Tigers to be honored with Gordon Wood Award
After a season of hard work and determination, the Oglesby Tiger football team has been invited to attend the 2024 Texas High School Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. …
Live more sustainably this Earth Day and beyond
While many might recognize the terms “go green” or “eco-friendly,” Earth Day provides an important reminder that there are opportunities to put those phrases into action. …
Deacon Jim Miller wearing his familiar frock coat under which he used to conceal a steel plate to shield himself from bullets.
“Let ‘Er Rip!”
In 1909, a former Coryell County resident, Jim Miller, was hanged by an angry mob in Ada, Oklahoma. It appears that his complicated life of crime began at an early age and started just on the …

 

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The total solar eclipse of 2024 time lapse

Really cool time lapse of today's total solar eclipse shot from Abe's Landing in northern Hood County! The solar eclipse occurred over Texas beginning with a partial eclipse at 12:23 p.m. and …

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Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
Traditions at the Masters are a good thing
This past weekend the Masters golf tournament was held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The Masters is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf, and …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
A puppy wearing a bowtie attended church services
The next Pearl Bluegrass event and Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day will be May 4. The bluegrass event usually has jammers the evening before. The bookstore opens at 9 a.m. on that Saturday and closes at …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Panhandle Yellow Dirt Poetry
After graduating from the University of Texas with a degree in journalism, Wes Reeves of Amarillo got a job at a newspaper and wrote about Panhandle people.  Ten years ago, he started writing …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Thomas Belt wins high point honors
The Coryell County 4-H Livestock Judging Team placed fourth in the junior division at the Leon County contest on Friday. Thomas Belt won high point individual honors. Barbara Eakin, of Portland, …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
Congratulations to the City of Gatesville on a job well done!
I have tried to remember the first time I heard about the eclipse arriving in April of 2024. My recollection takes me to a meeting I had months ago with Scott Albert, the Gatesville City Manager, and …
Obituaries
Marie Pruitt May 23, 1927 – April 21, 2024
Marie Pruitt, age 96, went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Gatesville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at Scott’s Funeral …
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Dyer Oct. 15 – April 19, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Jean Dyer, age 73, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Scott’s Funeral Home, with …
Donna Powe Sept. 18, 1965 – April 6, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Donna Powe, a wife, mother, and member of the Devine, Texas community. Donna, age 58, departed from this world on April 6, 2024. Donna Powe was a woman …
Linda Bell Aug. 16, 1955 – April 5, 2024
Linda Bell, age 68, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Minister Justin Hall …
Doyle Holt June 28, 1936 – Feb. 29, 2024
Doyle Holt, age 87, of Hewitt, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville with Pastor Sam …
Entertainment

Dallas Moore to perform at Barebones BBQ

Award winning country music troubadour Dallas Moore will be performing at Bare Bones BBQ located at 4305 TX-36, on Saturday, April 20. Moore has over 25 years in the music business, 17 albums, …

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Jonesboro VFD to hold BBQ luncheon April 28

The Jonesboro Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ luncheon fundraiser on Sunday, April 28. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jonesboro Community Center. Barbeque …