Things got a bit testy Monday morning when Coryell County commissioners met in a workshop to discuss space issues.
At least three proposals are on the table that will incorporate space that will become available with the purchase of the Extraco Bank building, but the conversation eventually narrowed down to when commissioners will move forward with a new law enforcement center.
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While assisting on a medical call late Friday night, Gatesville police made a drug arrest when they were approached by two individuals who appeared to be arguing.
Kayla Elizabeth Bohne, 22, who listed a Valley Mills address, was charged with possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram.
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If any one word could describe the 2013 Gatesville Relay for Life, that word might be “incredible.”
Approximately 800 people and 30 teams participated in Friday night’s event that stretched into Saturday morning at McKamie Stadium.
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at Lake Waco Tues.
A 65-year-old Gatesville man drowned Tuesday in Lake Waco after his boat apparently got away from him at a boat ramp.
On Wednesday, Waco police Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton identified the man as Clyde Ives.
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Sarah Regina Pollard, 45, remained in the Coryell County Jail at press time, following her arrest for aggravated robbery.
Bond was set at $150,000 in the case in which Pollard allegedly tried to extort a former coworker whose husband is a retired trooper from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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A Gatesville police officer sensed something was wrong early Thursday morning when he spotted a firearm, television set and an X box in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 200 block of Old Osage Road.
The ensuing investigation led to the arrest of Michael Alan Penno, 29, on four counts of endangering a child.
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Persons in the Evant area Wednesday night may have spotted this intimidating cloud that threatened to become a tornado. Numerous funnel clouds were spotted on both sides of Highway 281 north of Evant, but it was believed that none touched the ground. Storm spotters from local volunteer fire departments and the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office kept a careful watch on the storm. (Photo by Janet Dobbins)
Funnel clouds, hail and spectacular lightning displays were spotted Wednesday night, but Coryell County apparently escaped with little damage.
Storm spotters were out in force, and warnings were sent to area residents as numerous funnel clouds were spotted, especially near Evant.
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After being turned down again for a grant to remove asbestos from the old Rotunda nursing home, the Gatesville City Council may decide on a new path.
City Manager Roger Mumby reported at Tuesday’s city council meeting that he had just received word that the city will not be funded for the Brownfield Grant.
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Gatesville police opened an investigation Sunday after a human skull was discovered in the Leon River at Brown Park.
Chief of Police Nathan Gohlke reported two men found the skull about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, floating in the river.
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One of the best combinations of players to hit the field for Gatesville supplied a strong core for a history-making team this season.
After taking the Gatesville boys’ soccer program to the playoffs in just its
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Football season is still more than two months away, but the Hornets will get an early taste on Saturday.
Gatesville will host a qualifying tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday at McKamie Stadium for the seventh annual
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Brad Krumnow and Holden Radle won hardware for Gatesville tennis this season and were recognized as the best doubles team in the area.
After winning the District 8-3A boys’ doubles title
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Gatesville depended on Tobias Moore for big plays in tournament title games early in the season and again in the playoffs.
After leading the team in several categories and raking in postseason
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Gatesville Country Club will host the 15th Annual Hornet Booster Club Golf Tournament Sunday, May 26, to benefit the Gatesville High School athletic department.
Complete with a $300 prize for the winning
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Name added to trophy
Oglesby High School senior Brandon Burchell, right, was presented the Sammy Leos Memorial Award during the OHS athletic banquet. Willie Leos, left, made the presentation.
Oglesby High School student-athletes were honored Tuesday
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Rainy weather wasn’t all that could have put Kaira Diaz in a gloomy mood Friday.
Despite sitting a total of 4:45 under two weather delays Friday at the UIL Conference 1A Division
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Another year has come and gone, but locals keep riding for a cause.
Riders will benefit a scholarship fund for Gatesville High School students at the 18th Annual Fire Ant Tour on Saturday, June 8 at the
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Addison Santulan has trained in Gatesville’s McKamie Stadium, like hundreds of Hornet athletes before him, for years to help the athletic program in the upcoming season.
With discussions at several recent Gatesville
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Blayne McGhee returned to her starting role just in time to lead Gatesville to a historic season.
Gatesville’s sophomore catcher did not start for nearly all of the first half the season recovering from offseason labrum surgery,
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For the fourth time in the past three weeks, the Gatesville Police Department has received a positive result from a rabies test performed on a skun.
The latest case involved a
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Jade Villegas concentrates on reaching the next bar on the playground equipment at Raby Park. Villegas was
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A 40-year-old Gatesville man who allegedly fired on law enforcement officers last month was among those indicted this week by a Coryell
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Walking sticks were plentiful Wednesday as Mother Neff State Park Ranger Leah Huth led a hike through
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Deadline to nominate Gatesville high school football players for The Gatesville Messenger
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