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The Leon Street Annex will house offices for the 440th District Court, justice-of-the-peace courts, constables for Precincts 3 and 4, and Texas Game Wardens.
New district court near completion, ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday
The new Coryell County annex building that will house the 440th District Court is scheduled to be completed this month. Also referred to as the Leon Street Annex, the county and its contractor …
A Starbucks will open by the southwest entrance of the Allsup’s Gas Station on 3304 E. Main Street.
Drive-thru Starbucks to open in Gatesville
A Starbucks is officially coming to Gatesville. The City of Gatesville announced on their Facebook page that a Starbucks drive-thru and coffee shop will be built off the State Highway 36 bypass …
Mission Gatesville changes food distribution schedule to Saturdays
Mission Gatesville is shifting the schedule of their food distribution program to Saturdays in January. The organization will pass out bags of non-perishable food at no cost on the first and …

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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.
Thoughts about personal growth
Maybe it is simply the beginning of a new year and the chance it provides to start anew, but it seems I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately regarding personal growth. Now, that may seem silly …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
A fishing trip to remember
You never know what’s going to happen when you go fishing In Alaska. Some fishermen up there are set netters. “They set their nets out,” says Joe Bob Brewster who ranches …
Pearl News Correspondent Betsy Clark
Please keep the folks in Pearl in your prayers
The next quarterly meeting of the Pearl Community Center board is Jan. 27. All are invited to attend. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. There are still a number of people in the …
Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter.
The good and the bad of social media
We exist in the time of the advent of social media. Facebook and those entities that followed like Instagram and TikTok, were all created to allow individuals to communicate with the world on a scale …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tennis in Mason
Mason County has more tennis courts per capita than any county in the state. Residents have played the sport since the1920s. It was rather primitive back then. “Draw a line in the dirt, …
Obituaries
Shawn Elton Patterson March 22, 1975 – Dec. 23, 2024
Shawn Elton Patterson, age 49, of Gatesville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by all of his children, wife, and mom. A service celebrating and remembering his life …
Johnny Richard Koester Jan. 30, 1973 - Dec. 21, 2024
Johnny Richard Koester, a man of deep faith, dedication, and diverse talents, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Temple, Johnny lived a remarkable life filled with …
Doyle Tippit Jan. 28, 1938 – Dec. 19, 2024
Doyle Tippit, age 86, of Salado, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Temple. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, with …
Catherine Thurmond Self Aug. 25, 1948 - Dec. 13, 2024
"The Earth Without Art is Just Eh." Catherine Thurmond Self, age 76, passed away on Friday, Dec.13, 2024. Known as Cathi to her friends and family and Mrs. Self to thousands of former …
Kimberly Michelle Davis Rudolph June 10, 1979 – Dec. 20, 2024
We are heartbroken to share that Kimberly Michelle Davis Rudolph lost her difficult battle against cancer on Dec. 20, 2024. She handled that nearly 2-year long journey with incredible grace and …
Entertainment

Gatesville Country Music Hall to host concert featuring Wren Stewart Tidwell

The Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame is excited to announce a free concert at the Gatesville City Auditorium on Jan. 17. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. at 110 N. 8th Street in …

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Gatesville Chamber to host annual banquet Jan. 18

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual member banquet on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center. This year’s banquet will feature a Hollywood …