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Coryell County, Texas
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About Coryell, TX

Population
Approximately 75,000 residents
County Seat
Gatesville, Texas
Coverage Area
1,052 square miles in central Texas

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Coryell County posts March 3 primary sample ballots with precinct-specific voting locations
Government

Coryell County posts March 3 primary sample ballots with precinct-specific voting locations

The Coryell County Tax Assessor–Collector / Voter Registrar posted precinct-specific sample ballots and voting-location contact details for the March 3, 2026 primary on the county elections/sample-ballots page.

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Coryell GOP Bans Abhiram Garapati After Video Shows Alleged Sign Removal
Government

Coryell GOP Bans Abhiram Garapati After Video Shows Alleged Sign Removal

Abhiram Garapati was banned from Coryell County GOP events on Feb. 28, 2026, after surveillance footage allegedly showed him cutting down Raymond Hamden and John Carter signs in Gatesville.

Marcus Williams2m read
Copperas Cove Swears In Joshua Viguers; Father Pins Badge, Fifth Hire
Government

Copperas Cove Swears In Joshua Viguers; Father Pins Badge, Fifth Hire

Joshua Viguers was sworn in at Copperas Cove Fire Station No. 1 and had his badge pinned by his father, Jonathan (Jon) Viguers, an 18-year Killeen firefighter/paramedic, on Feb. 24.

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Copperas Cove Senior Center Grand Opening March 16, City Outlines Costs
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Copperas Cove Senior Center Grand Opening March 16, City Outlines Costs

Copperas Cove will hold a ribbon-cutting at 2400 Walker Place Blvd on March 16 at 2 p.m. for its new Senior Center, a project voters approved in 2021 with a $4,401,057.49 guaranteed maximum price.

Lisa Park2m read
Gatesville Man Benny Larry Jasper Sr. Arrested in Alleged Child Sexual Assaults
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Gatesville Man Benny Larry Jasper Sr. Arrested in Alleged Child Sexual Assaults

The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office says Gatesville resident Benny Larry Jasper Sr. was taken into custody March 3 and charged with sexual assault of a child spanning Jan. 2020 to Dec. 2025.

Marcus Williams2m read
Tractor Supply Opens in Copperas Cove; $70,250 Grant Funds Wastewater, 15 Jobs
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Tractor Supply Opens in Copperas Cove; $70,250 Grant Funds Wastewater, 15 Jobs

Tractor Supply opened at 917 W. Business 190 with a ribbon-cutting Feb. 21; the Copperas Cove EDC provided a $70,250 grant to extend wastewater service and the store will create about 15 jobs.

Sarah Chen2m read
Unofficial March 3 primary: low turnout, GOP dominates Coryell County
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Unofficial March 3 primary: low turnout, GOP dominates Coryell County

Coryell County posted "Unofficial Results" at 7:08 PM March 3 showing "Registered Voters 1887 of 45912 = 4.11%" and "Precincts Reporting 0 of 16 = 0.00%" while listing Democratic early-vote totals.

James Thompson3m read
Mission Righteous Roots Announces First Jackalope 5K, Spring Classes in Gatesville
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Mission Righteous Roots Announces First Jackalope 5K, Spring Classes in Gatesville

Gatesville nonprofit Mission Righteous Roots will host the First Annual Jackalope 5K on April 25, 2026, with a $30 entry fee ($35 after March 15) and proceeds supporting victims in crisis.

Lisa Park3m read
Copperas Cove sets linked hearings on FLUP amendment, rezoning 209 Allen
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Copperas Cove sets linked hearings on FLUP amendment, rezoning 209 Allen

Copperas Cove posted a formal notice March 6, 2026 scheduling linked public hearings to consider amending the Future Land Use Plan and rezoning the small lot at 209 Allen Street; petitioner Ace Reneau.

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Cove ISD Approves 11 CTE Classes for Careers Without Four-Year Degrees
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Cove ISD Approves 11 CTE Classes for Careers Without Four-Year Degrees

Cove ISD trustees approved 11 new CTE classes, beginning in 2026–27, to prepare students for credentialed careers and direct workforce entry, the district said.

Sarah Chen6m read
Copperas Cove police report arrests for alleged child pornography, family assault, DUI
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Copperas Cove police report arrests for alleged child pornography, family assault, DUI

Copperas Cove police listed a possession of child pornography report at 400 South 25th Street and an arrest of Kurtis Scott Baker at the 1600 block of Robertson Avenue on DWI 3rd and unlawful carry charges.

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Three Coryell County Republican races head to May 26 runoffs
Government

Three Coryell County Republican races head to May 26 runoffs

Rob Erwin led the county judge primary with 3,066 votes (49.76%) but fell short of a majority and will face incumbent Roger Miller in a May 26 runoff.

Marcus Williams2m read
U.S. 190 Head‑on Crash East of Lampasas Kills Three, Injures Two
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U.S. 190 Head‑on Crash East of Lampasas Kills Three, Injures Two

A head-on crash on U.S. 190 east of Lampasas Saturday evening killed three people, including a Copperas Cove woman and a 14-year-old boy, and left two children injured.

Sarah Chen2m read
Copperas Cove High School CTE Students Host Farmers Market Showcasing Student Businesses
Education

Copperas Cove High School CTE Students Host Farmers Market Showcasing Student Businesses

Copperas Cove High School’s CTE and FFA programs hosted a student-run Farmers Market inside the high school cafeteria, showcasing Bulldawg Brew, Sparky Sweets and other student businesses, the Leader-Press reported.

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Gatesville Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Weekly Coryell County Support Group
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Gatesville Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Weekly Coryell County Support Group

A Gatesville breast cancer survivor launched a weekly Coryell County support group meeting Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m., at the Gathering on Main, 2429 East Main St., Gatesville.

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Copperas Cove Police Feb. 28 Bulletin Lists Multiple Arrests, Incidents
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Copperas Cove Police Feb. 28 Bulletin Lists Multiple Arrests, Incidents

Four people were arrested in Copperas Cove Feb. 28, including Ava Marie Shorey on a drug-possession warrant at 302 East Avenue E and Elisha Dupree Booker for alleged unlawful firearm possession at Nauert Street.

James Thompson2m read
KTMPO Launches Regional Active Transportation Plan; Public Comments Due April 13
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KTMPO Launches Regional Active Transportation Plan; Public Comments Due April 13

KTMPO is taking public comments on a Regional Active Transportation Plan through April 13; Copperas Cove posted a Feb. 27 media release urging residents to complete the survey.

Marcus Williams2m read
Copperas Cove Police Daily Bulletin Lists Calls, Arrests, Conflicting Dates
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Copperas Cove Police Daily Bulletin Lists Calls, Arrests, Conflicting Dates

Two arrests at 500 Block Yucca Drive list Eboni Michelle Stone and Harrison Hunter Mobley with controlled-substance charges; the bulletin header reads March 4, 2026 while a separate summary calls it March 2.

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Coryell County Democrats Open Campaign Office on Gatesville Courthouse Square
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Coryell County Democrats Open Campaign Office on Gatesville Courthouse Square

Coryell County Democrats opened an office at 111 S. 7th St., Ste. A inside Cowboy Real Estate on the Gatesville courthouse square, the Gatesville Messenger announced.

James Thompson2m read
Judge Quashes Copperas Cove Complaint Over Alleged N-Word Use, Allows Amendment
Government

Judge Quashes Copperas Cove Complaint Over Alleged N-Word Use, Allows Amendment

Attorney CJ Grisham tells a Copperas Cove court on March 6, 2026 that his client was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly directing the n-word at a white woman; the judge quashes the complaint but allows the state to amend.

James Thompson1m read
Copperas Cove Announces 2026 Spring Fest Featuring Music, Vendors, Softball, Kids Activities
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Copperas Cove Announces 2026 Spring Fest Featuring Music, Vendors, Softball, Kids Activities

Memphis Kee and the 1st Cav Band will headline Copperas Cove’s 8th annual Spring Fest at City Park on March 28, 2026, 3–8 p.m.; admission is free and parking is $5.

Sarah Chen2m read
Gatesville Exchange Club Seeks Nominations for 2026 Book of Golden Deeds
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Gatesville Exchange Club Seeks Nominations for 2026 Book of Golden Deeds

The Gatesville Exchange Club is accepting nominations for its 2026 Book of Golden Deeds; residents are urged to submit nominations by March 31, 2026 via form or email josugg@embarqmail.com.

Sarah Chen2m read
Eight Must-See Attractions and Activities in Coryell County
Community

Eight Must-See Attractions and Activities in Coryell County

Coryell County spans 1,085 square miles and delivers eight distinct experiences, from Gatesville’s historic downtown and the Coryell County Historical Museum to Fort Hood, county parks, the fair and a deep local history.

Lisa Park5m read
Evant: Truck on Square Spring Clean Mar. 21, Council Meets Mar. 9
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Evant: Truck on Square Spring Clean Mar. 21, Council Meets Mar. 9

The City of Evant posted a March 2 notice announcing a "Spring Clean/Truck on the Square" event for March 21, 2026 and lists a council meeting for Monday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m.

Marcus Williams2m read
Evant junior-high athletes set multiple personal records at Lometa March 3
Education

Evant junior-high athletes set multiple personal records at Lometa March 3

Reese T ran a 3:10.14 800 and Levi B recorded a 12.05 100m PR as Evant junior-highs logged multiple personal records at the Lometa meet.

Marcus Williams3m read
Coryell County to close County Road 102 March 4-13 for scheduled maintenance
Government

Coryell County to close County Road 102 March 4-13 for scheduled maintenance

County Road 102 is closed for scheduled maintenance March 4-13, 2026, a public notice on Coryell County's official website says.

Marcus Williams1m read
Coryell County Sheriff Arrests Two Copperas Cove Residents, Seizes Drugs, Firearms
Community

Coryell County Sheriff Arrests Two Copperas Cove Residents, Seizes Drugs, Firearms

Coryell County deputies arrested two Copperas Cove residents at a County Road 4813 residence, seizing an undisclosed amount of drugs, firearms and U.S. currency; two charged with felony possession.

Lisa Park2m read
Gatesville Downtown Courthouse Area Listed on National Register of Historic Places
Government

Gatesville Downtown Courthouse Area Listed on National Register of Historic Places

Gatesville's historic commercial core around the Coryell County courthouse has been added to the National Register of Historic Places after coordination between city staff and the Texas Historical Commission.

Marcus Williams2m read
Gatesville Council Discusses Grants, Downtown Revitalization and Park Funding
Government

Gatesville Council Discusses Grants, Downtown Revitalization and Park Funding

Gatesville City Council convened Tuesday, Feb. 24, to discuss Local Park Grant options and the TxCDBG Downtown Revitalization program; Coryell County Commissioners met the same day to discuss CDBG‑MIT.

Marcus Williams2m read