Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Representatives from Coryell County, the Texas General Land Office, Texas A&M AgriLife Blackland Research & Extension Center, American Conservation Foundation, and other local agencies, cities, and counties joined together on Tuesday at Commissioners Court to announce a nearly $2.5 million study on flood prevention for the county.
Coryell County to become center of $2.5 million flood mitigation study
Coryell County has experienced significant flooding over the years, including recent damage in the spring that caused people to lose homes, livestock, and more. As a result, the county will receive a …
'Topping out' celebration held at new district court building site
Butler-Cohen, one of Coryell County’s contractors for the development of a new district court in downtown Gatesville, held a topping out ceremony for the project’s construction team. …
Wendy Cole
Say hello to our neighbor, Wendy Cole!
Wendy has served as the City Secretary for the City of Gatesville for 13 years and has been employed with the city for over 30 years. She enjoys supporting the City Council and city staff with city …

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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.
Are times tough, or are expectations out of control?
Over the course of the past year, Taylor Swift has been performing concerts around the country and around the world. She is a phenomenon, an icon, and an entertainer whose success is truly not …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Pearl Church of Christ Revival set for July 6 and 7
Future dates for Bookstore and Pearl Bluegrass days are July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14 (second Saturday due to a longstanding booking for a reunion), Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7. Mark your calendars. Kay …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Car stories for kids
Geoff Holladay lives on a farm near Lamesa.  He has always been interested in engines.  “Whether it’s airplanes or cars or tractors or trucks, or anything like that, …
The history of telephones in Coryell County, part 3
Mr. Charles Freeman wrote “History of Pearl, Texas” in 1969, and it includes many delightful stories. Mr. Freeman was born Nov. 29, 1903, four miles east of Pearl. He spent his entire …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Students received TMEA awards
Several people of Mound attended the TMEA, Texas Music Scholar Award, which was bestowed at the Choir Banquet April 27. The recipients were sophomores Eli Alvarez, Nahdiah Appleton, Nevin Benning, …
Obituaries
Marigrace Wheat Dyer July 14, 2001 – June 10, 2024
Marigrace Wheat Dyer, age 22, of Mackinac Island, Michigan, passed from death into life on June 10, 2024.  She is now in the arms of Jesus.
Melvin Wright April 6, 1942 – June 14, 2024
Melvin Wright, age 82, of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Gateway Baptist Church in Gatesville with Brother Michael Bragdon officiating. 
Roy Baggett Feb. 28, 1936 – June 14, 2024
Roy Baggett, age 88, of Gatesville, passed away at his home on Friday, June 14, 2024. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21...
Betty Lovell Landers July 28, 1934 – June 10, 2024
Betty J. Lovell Landers, recently residing in New Braunfels near family, passed away on June 10, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Hamilton City Cemetery.
Barbara Jean Wallace Flebbe March 29, 1942 – June 6, 2024
Barbara Jean Wallace Flebbe, age 82, of Gatesville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
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GHS Theatre Dept. to perform June 15

The Gatesville High School Theatre Department is wrapping up their first improv comedy summer clinic, and the troupe has two upcoming improv comedy shows, for free. Performances will be held on …

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Gatesville Rodeo to be held Aug. 1-3

This year will mark the 87 th annual Gatesville Riding Club Rodeo, which will be held Aug. 1-3 at the rodeo arena located on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and the rodeo …