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Abandoned hog found in rural community now looking for a pigture-perfect home
SAN ANTONIO — Neighbors in a rural southeast-side community say a 200-pound hog called "Pigpig" has been roaming the neighborhood alone since early June. They've taken turns feeding her, leaving water on their porches and tossing food over the fence of the abandoned house she has a pig pen in. Neighbors like Bonnie Carr are now looking for someone to sweep this swine off her feet.
Restaurant flagged for employees failing to wash hands, leaving cooked beans on the floor
SAN ANTONIO – Reused single-use containers, employees not washing their hands, and cooked beans kept on the floor are some of the violations that health inspectors found at three San Antonio restaurants that could make you sick. Behind the Kitchen Door is a series where KSAT investigates health inspections...
Bidding farewell to a friend
Under the roof of the Spivey Pavilion at Lions Foundation Park was gathered a small circle of relatives and friends to pay tribute to a man who originally hailed from the other side of the world, but lived out the final years of his life in Liberty Hill. Kebede Bekele...
Houston Embraces Solar Power Post-Hurricane Beryl, Texas Sees Surge in Residential Solar Projects
Hurricane Beryl, Texas residents, particularly those in the Houston area, have been increasingly turning to residential solar power as a beacon of self-reliance, as seen when Bill Swann's solar setup kept his Hilshire Village home powered amidst widespread electricity failures, according to a recent article by the Texas Tribune. Swann, a retired mechanical engineer and local solar advocate offering free workshops, embodies the growing community of Texans seeking sustainable solutions to the grid's reliability issues.
Local school districts will offer free meals to students next year
Gatesville ISD announced via Facebook on Monday that all elementary and primary students will eat free in the cafeteria for the 2024-2025 school year. While the school district has served free meals to the primary school students for several years, Superintendent Barrett Pollard said the school received official approval from the Texas Department of Agriculture to serve free breakfast and lunches at the elementary campus. The school is able to provide free meals under Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas.
Kids try instruments at Musical Petting Zoo
Dozens of children enjoyed the opportunity to try their hands at playing stringed instruments, gleefully taking bow to strings and creating their own tunes. James Clarkson, CEO of New Horizon School of the Arts put on what he called a Musical Petting Zoo show Tuesday starting at 2 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Library as part of the library’s ongoing Summer Reading Program.
Charlie’s Wags & Whiskers held re-grand opening July 13
On Saturday, July 13, local adoption and rescue center Charlie’s Wags and Whiskers held a re-grand opening event for its facility. The event featured goodie bags and baked goods, a hair tinsel station, and sausage wraps made by Pam Miles and Barbara Hollingsworth Mims. The pups enjoyed playing in...
Higginbotham Brothers awarded Business of the Month
The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce has announced Higginbotham Brothers as its Business of the Month for July. Higginbotham Brothers has served local communities for over 140 years with its notable hardware department, lumber building, and materials, as well as its hunting and fishing supplies. To nominate a chamber member for...
July Yard of the Month announced
Keep Gatesville Beautiful chose the yard of Dennis and Diane Smith at 403 Riata Drive as their July Yard of the Month. This beautiful home and yard were the perfect pick for July with their American flag in the front yard, the patriotic door wreath, their gorgeous lawn, and numerous flowering plants and bushes.
VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion
An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...
GJH to hold meet the teacher
Gatesville Junior High has announced that it will hold its annual Meet the Teacher event on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. All returning junior high students who attended Gatesville Independent School District during the 2023-2024 school year must be registered to receive their schedule at meet the teacher.
Preliminary autopsy reports shed light on deaths in Taylor County
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United Women in Faith Meeting held July 9 at First Methodist
United Women in Faith met on July 9, in the Banquet Room of the First Methodist Church in Gatesville, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fifteen ladies were present, including one new member, Dena Ridenhour. Hostesses were Amber Featherston and Linda Klontz. President Patsy Smart called the meeting to order by leading...
Emma Beth honored on birthday
Little Miss Emma Beth Hopson was honored on her 2nd birthday Saturday evening at the home of her grandparents, David and Pam Hopson. The celebration was given by her parents and brothers and sister, Paul, Rachel, Noah, and Benjamin Hopson. Noah Truett and Benjamin Travis Hopson went with their grandmother,...
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 while enjoying activities and games in a safe environment. Since moving to Gatesville two years ago, Williams has been...
Local scout honored with James M. Stewart award
Local scout Case Jones was recently honored with the prestigious James M. Stewart Good Citizenship award for his efforts in the Cub/Boy Scouts 272 pack. Jones has been a scout for four years under the guidance of his mom Angela Jones Darragh, who is also the scout leader. He was...
CCISD opening enrollment center next week
Copperas Cove ISD will open an enrollment center, to provide a one-stop shop for parents of new and returning students. From Monday through Friday, July 22-26, CCISD staff members will be in the cafeteria at Copperas Cove High School, not only to help parents enroll their students for the 2024-25 school year, but to answer any questions they may have.
CCISD yet to receive final figure for pre-bond architectural services
The CCISD board of trustees held its workshop on Monday, and among the agenda items for discussion was an agreement between CCISD and Waco-based RBDR, the firm that provided pre-bond architectural service for the district ahead of the May 2024 bond election. This agreement presented for approval is retroactive for...
Evant ISD to hold cell free information meeting Aug. 6
Evant Independent School District has announced that beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the campus will be cell phone free. The district will host a cell free program information meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, to discuss its plans to introduce a cell free campus locking pouch program. The meeting will...
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