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Have You Seen Him? Escaped Texas Inmate Still at Large, $50K Reward Offered
A violent criminal is on the loose in Central Texas after escaping from a Gatesville prison bus. Gonzalo Lopez has cartel ties and is considered armed and dangerous.
Is Melissa Lucio Innocent? Time Running out for This Death Row Inmate
Since 2008, Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas for killing her two-year-old daughter. Supporters say she's innocent, but time is running out to stop her execution.
Need Something Last Minute On Thanksgiving? Here’s What’s Open in Killeen, Texas
In all of my years in assisting with Thanksgiving dinner, I have come to realize there's always something you may forget.
Maybe it's a seasoning or a bigger bowl.
Or now you realize you need more eggs or milk (it's always milk) and you need to go to the store...
Beware, Texas Dog Owners: If Your Dog Bites People You Will Go To Jail
A woman in Gatesville was recently arrested because her dog bit an 8-year-old child and a 69-year-old woman. Now the owner is in big legal trouble.
Early Voting Begins Tuesday: Bell & Coryell County Polling Locations
Starting Tuesday, October 13, you can cast your ballot early at a number of locations in Bell and Coryell Counties.
Gatesville Nursing Home Residents Are Seeking Pen Pals
Residents at Hillside Medical Lodge are looking for pen pals to write back and forth and help them feel connected to the outside world during this pandemic.
Two Teens Arrested For Vandalizing Gatesville Churches
Police in Gatesville have arrested a pair of teenagers after two predominately Black churches were vandalized last week.
Gatesville Selected as Test City for COVID-19 Economic Study
The IC² Institute at UT Austin has selected Gatesville to test the economic impact of COVID-19 on rural cities. Here's how you can participate in the survey.
Gatesville Girl Fatally Injured
A local family is mourning the loss of a 10-year-old girl who was pulled from a burning home Sunday night.
Gatesville Man with Special Needs Has First Birthday Party
Chris Barrington, 30, was recently taken in by his former teacher, Michell Girard. Their story is proof that there's still plenty of good in this world.