Saturday, May 18, 2024
Community
Street flooding on Moccasin Bend Road the weekend of May 4.
County issues new disaster declaration for flood recovery
The Coryell County Commissioners Court issued a Declaration of Local Disaster to assist in recovery efforts following a historic flood event that took place on May 4 and May 5. The declaration …
At a recent Lions Club meeting, Gatesville Police Chief Brad Hunt (pictured center) was presented with a plaque of appreciation for the outstanding work he did during the eclipse. Pictured left is Ft. Cavazos Logistics Officer James Marques, and pictured right is Mayor Gary Chumley.
Hunt recalls eclipse event to Lions Club
Gatesville Police Chief Brad Hunt, who has been in law enforcement for 29 years, recently spoke to the Gatesville Lions Club about the force’s involvement during the recent eclipse. …
Stephanie Hester
Say hello to our neighbor, Stephanie Hester!
Stephanie has been a local hairdresser since August of 1999 and has owned Split Endz Salon in Gatesville for over 14 years now. Hester expressed that the best part about her job is her clients. She …

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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.
Captain, my Captain … the impact of teachers is amazing
The past couple of weeks I had the opportunity to participate in several end-of-the-year events at local schools. With graduation just around the corner, many schools have events where they honor …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
John Campbell's adventures around the world
John Campbell, of Austin, started his professional career on a high note. “My actual first job was at the White House,” says John. He went there after graduating from Tulane with degrees …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Annual VBS coming soon at Pearl Church of Christ
The Pearl Church of Christ will hold its annual VBS May 27 through May 31, from 9 a.m.-12 p. m. each day. This event has taken place for over 30 years, and it continues to grow and to teach the love …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Students from Mound receive scholarships
Mrs. Doris Dean (Coston) Smith died Saturday, April 27. A Celebration of Life in memory of Doris Dean Smith will take place on Saturday, June 22, at Trinity Church of Nazarene in Oklahoma City.  …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
Graduation is right around the corner … let the future begin!
With May comes graduation. There are college graduations, high school graduations, and I even got an invitation to my granddaughter’s kindergarten graduation. Amazingly, this year is the 50 th …
Obituaries
Kenneth Don Kennedy March 24, 1976 - April 25, 2024
Kenneth Don Kennedy, 48, of Odessa, passed away on April 25, 2024 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Kenneth was born on March 24, 1976 in Abilene. He is survived by his parents, Evelyn …
Doyle “Butch” Whaley March 7, 1950 – April 27, 2024
Doyle “Butch” Whaley, age 74, of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, at Scott’s Funeral Home with …
Betty Jo Wilson July 31, 1928 – April 24, 2024
Betty Jo Wilson passed peacefully at Coryell Hospital in Gatesville.  She went into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 95.  A graveside service was led by Edward …
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 …
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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Color the Shivaree 5K run to be held June 1

On Saturday, June 1, Coryell Health will host the annual 5K Color the Shivaree Fun Run/Walk which will begin near 1854 Mercantile just off the courthouse square at 8 a.m. Participants can …