Saturday, July 27, 2024
Community
Rodeo clown Ronald Burton entertains the the crowd.
Rodeo kicks off Thursday night
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 …
Texas Attorney General issues warning of scam risks
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans of potential scams as a result of a widespread CrowdStrike service outage that disrupted hospitals, airlines, banks, and emergency call centers on …
Kenley Turner
Say hello to our neighbor, Kenley Turner!
Kenley is the owner of The Pink Pearl Boutique, which has been in business since early February of this year. When asked what the best part about her job is, she said, “Getting to see all of my …

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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.
Can we please agree, no more resolutions!
Politics is all about posturing. The word “politics” itself is neutral and refers to the art or science of government and political principles. However, it can carry a negative …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Words and sounds
I started my newspaper column 38 years ago.  This is column number 1,955. I started it because the editor and publisher of the Big Spring Herald came to my office and said: “You’ve …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Mark your calendars for Pearl Bluegrass
The next Pearl Bluegrass monthly event and Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day is Aug. 3. The officers of the Pearl Community Center Board are Garrett Dickey, President, Chris Ray, Vice-President, Rhonda …
Mound News Correspondent Barbara Hopson
Lizzie and Graham
Lizzi and Graham Howell, of Orlando, FL, were visiting last week in Temple and Mound with their relatives. Graham Howell, Dani jo Wood, Brooke Dixon, Truett and Jacklyn Pullen attended Kids Kamp …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
A unique way to spend free time
People find a lot of ways to spend their free time. There are those who like to enjoy visual experiences like going to museums or art galleries. Others prefer to participate in sporting activities …
Obituaries
Wyvonne Shaw Nov. 1, 1934 - July 20,2024
Wyvonne Anita Shaw, 89 years of age, passed away at her home in Harker Heights, Texas. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 29th, 2024, at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Melva Lynette Williamson Aug. 17, 1958 - July 19, 2024
Melva Lynette Williamson, 65, of San Antonio, Texas died peacefully on July 19, 2024 after a 5 year battle with cancer. A memorial service will take place at Porter Loring Mortuary North on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Roy Snoddy March 2, 1941 – June 16, 2024
Roy Snoddy was born on March 2, 1941, in Levita at the family home place to the late John Alford Snoddy and Minnie Mae Bullard Snoddy.
Joanne Herring Jan. 30, 1934 - June 30, 2024
Joanne Herring, age 90, of Gatesville, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. Graveside services were held at Ater Cemetery on Wednesday, July 3, at 10 a.m. with Matt Dossey officiating.
James E. Taylor Sept. 29, 1940 – June 30, 2024
James E. Taylor, age 83, of Gatesville, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at his home.
Entertainment

Williams provides teen lounge to Gatesville's youth

Gatesville resident Whitney Williams, a “Jill of all trades,” recently established a facility called The Hangout, which is a teen lounge where local youth can socialize with one another …

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Mother Neff to host “Tower Talk”

Mother Neff State Park will be hosting a series of informative “Tower Talks” on Aug. 3, 17, and 31. The rock tower on the park grounds will be the site of these talks, which will inform …