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USDA announces funding for clean energy access in rural Texas communities
TEMPLE, Texas - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a new funding initiative to expand clean energy access and increase the availability of biofuels in rural Texas communities. Ham Real Estate, a Texas company, is leading efforts to enhance fuel storage and distribution infrastructure in the region.
Jones honored as "Coach of the Year"
Gatesville High School tennis coach Wendell Jones was recently named Class 4A Boys Coach of the Year in Region 8 by the Texas High School Coaches Association. “I just found out about this award last Friday. I don’t know how they announced it or anything. I was closing out my computer and I saw this message and I opened it and found out. The Texas High School Coaches Association has eight regions – the state is divided into eight different regions – and they are competitive regions. I was chosen for 4A Boys in Region 8,” Jones said.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
State Rep. Charles ‘Doc’ Anderson to retire early
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) — State Representative Charles “Doc” Anderson announced he has informed Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Jane Nelson and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan that he is retiring early from the District 56 Texas House seat he has held since 2005. According to the Office of “Doc” Anderson, he […]
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Major Snowstorm For Texas This Winter
It is still very hot all around the State of Texas. While summer may be over for the school kids, summer's grip on the Lone Star State and the hot temperatures aren't going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, just looking ahead the next 10 days show plenty of triple digit high temperatures around the state.
Sheriff Claims Mom Didn't Show Remorse After Giving Dying Texas Chearleaders Smoothies Instead Of Getting Help
A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader, Miranda Sipps, died after her parents didn't take her to the hospital. The pre-teen was severely injured for four days. Instead of calling emergency services, her parents tried to treat her with smoothies and vitamins. Local police arrested the Texas cheerleader's mother, 36-year-old Denise Balbaneda, and...
Ted Cruz cites Latino values in ‘historic opportunity’ for GOP to win vote
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) argued the values of Latino Americans are greatly in line with the Republican Party, which gives lawmakers a major chance to win the voting bloc in the November elections. Cruz launched a $4.4 million Spanish advertising campaign last month that seeks to persuade Latino American voters to support his bid for […]
Coryell County Day of Prayer to be held Sept. 7
A 24-hour prayer vigil will be held at local churches in Coryell County on Saturday, Sept. 7. Plans are underway to involve Gatesville and Coryell County in a 24-hour Prayer Vigil. The members of the Don Allison Methodist Sunday School Class are reaching out to local churches and all citizens in the area to spread the word.
This Is Why Austin Is Now Shrinking Among Texas Boom
Austin, Texas had an incredible run of growing annually for 20 years, but as of the most recent data, the capitol of the Lone Star State has experienced its first year of outgoing population since the year that immediately following the attacks on 9/11. What is possibly the most surprising about Austin and Travis County going down in net migration is it happened during the biggest population boom in history as Texas gained about 9 million new residents between 2020 and 2022 according to this Forbes article.
Jones awarded with Hornet Power Up
Gatesville Intermediate School is off to a positive start to the school year with awarding their first Hornet Power Up certificate to sixth grader Kamaree Jones. A Hornet Power Up is a positive office referral which students have an opportunity to earn from their teacher. Jones was referred by his...
As school gets back in swing, Pearson & Cole make security a top priority at Gatesville Intermediate
With school back in session, Gatesville Intermediate School makes it their main concern to ensure the safety of its students. “Student and staff safety are a top priority,” Gatesville Intermediate Principal Angela Pearson said. “Parents entrust us with their children each day, and when those students leave their parents, the expectation is that they will be safe as well as educated.”
Baylor Connections - President Linda A. Livingstone
Anticipation abounds at the start of a new school year, and the Baylor Family has much to celebrate. In this Baylor Connections, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., takes listeners inside the Fall Semester at Baylor. From the launch of a new strategic plan to a focus on Baylor’s global impact as a Christian university, President Livingstone highlights a number of themes key to the year ahead at Baylor.
Thank You for Keeping Waco Clean & Green
Thanks to your recycling efforts, Waco has recycled 1,730.93 tons of material from January to June 2024 alone. That's a significant contribution to keeping our city clean and green. Here's what your recycling power translates to in real-world terms:. 5,190 cubic yards of space saved in our landfills. That's enough...
New activities coming to Gatesville Public Library
Many imagine the library as a quiet, dark place crowded with bookshelves and computers. While those services are a major piece of a library, it also offers a space to learn a new craft or join a group activity. While the Gatesville Public Library offers several programs for children, such...
#BU28’s unique class hymn welcomes our newest Bears into their college experience
Since 2008, each incoming class of new Baylor students has been welcomed with its own unique hymn, capturing an aspect of this moment of excitement, possibility and transition in each new Bear’s life. This year’s hymn, “In This Day,” was written expressly for the Class of 2028, with lyrics...
JHS coach expresses thoughts on upcoming volleyball season
Since having the first few games canceled due to a lack of players on the opposing teams, the Jonesboro High School volleyball team is gearing up for their first game of the season. “We are looking forward to a great year,” Jonesboro High School Volleyball Coach Tori Smith said. “We...
GHS volleyball hosted alumni game
Gatesville High School hosted an alumni game for past and current volleyball players which was held on Saturday, Aug. 10. The alumni game took place in the Sydney L. Pruitt Gymnasium with the community in attendance. Following the game, ice cream floats were served.
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