Monday, May 13, 2024
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Shivaree turns 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Gatesville Shivaree. The first Shivaree, which took place on the courthouse square, was on Aug. 3, 1974. The very first Shivaree was sponsored by …
Memorial Day closures set for May 27
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the men and women who have died while serving in the military for the United States of America. Formally known as Decoration Day, it’s a …
Flood waters covering SH 236 at Mother Neff State Park.
Flooding at Mother Neff
Once again, Mother Neff State Park is experiencing massive flooding. According to Park Superintendent Melissa Chadwick, over the past week, the park had received over 8 inches of rain and due to 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.
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 …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Bride-to-be honored with shower
Kennedie Hyde was honored with a bridal shower Saturday in Gatesville at the Dove Nest Estate. Kennedie is the bride elect of Elliott Lanham. The hostesses were Amanda Wolff, Lindsey Pinner, Jill …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Greg Brooks is a disc golf guru
Greg Brooks, of Big Spring, says he got interested in throwing Frisbees when he was in college.  “We would just go out and try to impress the girls.  They’d be out there …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
The Pearl Cottage Bookstore is home to over 6,000 books!
The Pearl Cottage Bookstore reports a great day this past first Saturday. They appreciate all their customers/friends and invite you to come back next month on June 1 for another awesome day in …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
We have rights but we also have responsibilities
We are all fortunate to live in a country where we have a Constitution that was written by some of the brightest minds in human history. Those gentlemen had the foresight and wisdom to create a …
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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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 …