TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) — Carly McClellan of Gatesville was among the December graduates at Sam Houston State University. McClellan was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in journalism/public …

The Hammack Building Marker Text: The Hammack Building is located on property once owned by John Chrisman, who helped survey the town of Gatesville in 1854. The building was constructed by W.W. …

PURMELA BAPTIST CHURCH Marker text:  This congregation traces its history to 1886, when the Rev. W.M. Blakely and 10 charter members organized the Basham Baptist Church in the old …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Former Gatesville resident, Keith Dyer, a 1982 graduate of Gatesville High School, had been named executive director of the Texas Baptist …

Pecan Grove Baptist Church Text on the marker is as follows: ​On August 7, 1882, this church was organized as Coryell Creek Baptist Church of Christ by Monroe M. Smith, James M. Davidson, Joe …

It was just over 50 years ago — Nov. 14, 1972 — that the Cotton Belt train whistle blew, and the train slowly pulled away from the depot in Gatesville for the last time. This would leave …

Jefferson was once one of the largest inland ports in the United States.  Riverboats brought merchandise and people to town. “They came from New Orleans up through Shreveport and they would hit …

The Work Projects Administration cornerstone, which had been attached to the old Coryell Memorial Hospital building for 80 years, was recently removed during the demolition of the building and given …

What began as a hospital designed to serve the health care needs of Gatesville residents and the surrounding communities is currently in the process of being demolished. On Sept. 27 of this year, …

206th article Coryell County News Nov. 5, 8, 12, 19, 1940 Coryell Museum is happy to have many of the Coryell County News issues, and below are some excerpts from them. “Gatesville’s second …

Coryell Museum By Jann Dworsky 205th article Coryell County News Many issues of the Coryell County News are at our Coryell Museum, and here are some excerpts from it. October 2, …

Pierre Francois PingenotFrench Soldier – Farmer – Texas Pioneer LEGACY COMES TO LIFE Editor’s Note: The story of Pierre Francois Pingenot is told by his great-grandson Duwain Pingenot. Duwain …

A pigeon gets a military medal Tumbleweed Smith “The pigeon was really the first email. It was the first form of fast communication.” Dennis Graham of Brownwood spoke those words. He …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of John McCoy is told by his fifth great-grandson, Jason Chall. Jason is a member and past president of the Alamo Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas in San …

The Hemmeline Cemetery Association recently held its annual meeting with 13 people in attendance. Sidney Kiphen was re-elected as president and as a trustee. Sheila Necessary was re-elected as …

While speaking with Gary Wittie a few months ago, he told an interesting and unique story about his family and their service in the armed forces during World War II. Six Wittie brothers and their …

Following the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that her successor, Prince Charles, will have his coronation ceremony on May 6, 2023, where he will formally …

At their last meeting, Morris Federation members were entertained by M.J. Wofford, who presented a program on Dale Evans. Wofford earned a bachelor’s from Baylor University and a master’s from …

In August of this year, the original stone walls located in the Dawson Cooper Hall of the Coryell Museum underwent extensive repair work, which resulted in the partial removal of the Coryell County …

Whether at the scene of nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific or transporting scientists in the brutal weather conditions of Antarctica, former U.S. Naval aviator Myron "Mike" Meier of Gatesville has had …