U.S. Independence Day is just around the corner, and there are plenty of opportunities to catch a firework show, parade, or festival in Central Texas.  The following local events offer …

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 …

Marshall Brown, Sons of the Republic of Texas lecturer, will be the speaker at the July 9, 2024 meeting of the Coryell County Genealogical Society. Mr. Brown is a Coryell County native, who is …

A Barrel & Pole Jackpot Benefit will be held on Friday, July 12, for Jessica Blanchard. The event will be hosted by the National Timed Pattern Racing Association and will be held at 301 Veterans …

The Gatesville Senior Center will host a ‘Seniors Against Scams’ presentation on Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Coryell Health RehabLiving at the Meadows Administrator, Maranda May, …

A youth golf camp will be held in July for all incoming first through ninth graders. The camp will be held at the Gatesville Golf Course from 8:30-11:30 a.m., from Monday, July 22, to Wednesday, July …

Mother Neff State Park has announced that it will host a walk to explore the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and natural history of the park on Saturday, June 29, and on Saturday, July 13. The …

United Women in Faith met on June 11, in the Banquet Room of the First Methodist Church in Gatesville, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Seventeen members were present. The hostesses were Marilyn Decker and …

First Methodist Church announced that they would be hosting their yearly Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 17, until Thursday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. until noon each day. The VBS will be for …

Righteous Roots has recently announced that they will host a softball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 10 for the community. This will be the first of a few upcoming fundraisers that Righteous Roots will …

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 …

Gatesville Independent School District’s cheer program recently hosted its annual Lil Hornets Cheer Camp. It was held from Wednesday, May 29, to Friday, May 31, and it took place at Gatesville …

The Gatesville Public Library will host game nights through the month of June for the youth of the community, which will include board and video games. Game nights include: The Live it Up …

Champions (individuals with special needs) will receive free admission at Hawaiian Falls Waco on Saturday, June 15. Up to four family members or caregivers can get in for $10 each. Champions and …

The Turnersville Cemetery Association will hold its second quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Turnersville Community Center. This is an election meeting. Everyone interested is …

The 49 th annual Plainview Reunion will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 15, at Ranchers Steakhouse & Grill where a room has been reserved for the reunion. The restaurant menu will be …

Hay Valley Baptist Church recently announced that it will host its annual vacation Bible school (VBS) from Monday, June 17, to Friday, June 21. VBS will be from 6-8:30 p.m., and a meal will be …

Turnersville Baptist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Great Jungle Journey: An Epic Cruise from …

The Gatesville Exchange Club will hold its 28th annual 100K Fire Ant Tour on Saturday, June 8, at the Gatesville Civic Center. Since the early bird registration has ended, the price per person …

Jonesboro High School senior Luke Maxwell is the third person in history to accomplish such an achievement of being a four-time state champion in UIL number sense. Along with taking home a gold …