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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 website updates: jury cancellations, burn ban suspension, and therapy dog support

Coryell County website updates: jury cancellations, burn ban suspension, and therapy dog support

The county homepage lists jury-call cancellations, a local burn ban suspension, and financial transparency links; reside...

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Community

Pygmy hippo birth at Dragonstone Ranch boosts Coryell conservation

Pygmy hippo birth at Dragonstone Ranch boosts Coryell conservation

A pygmy hippo was born at Dragonstone Ranch in Gatesville, a rare conservation milestone. The ranch plans outreach, rese...

Lisa Park2m read
Education

Copperas Cove hosts human trafficking awareness night for residents

Copperas Cove hosts human trafficking awareness night for residents

Copperas Cove High School counselors will host a free human trafficking awareness night Jan. 29 to inform residents and ...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Coryell County posts January 13 Commissioners Court agenda and recording

Coryell County posts January 13 Commissioners Court agenda and recording

The Coryell County Commissioners Court meets today; the agenda, minutes and audio recording are posted online for reside...

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Community

Coryell County volunteers build free ramps to restore home access

Coryell County volunteers build free ramps to restore home access

The Gatesville program builds free custom wheelchair ramps for low-income seniors, veterans and people with disabilities...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Traffic stop near Flat leads to large drug and gun seizure

Traffic stop near Flat leads to large drug and gun seizure

A traffic stop near Flat resulted in seizure of 3.6 pounds of marijuana, THC and a firearm; the arrest highlights local ...

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Community

Coryell County Courthouse and Museum Spotlight World-Class Spur Collection, Log Jail

Coryell County Courthouse and Museum Spotlight World-Class Spur Collection, Log Jail

Coryell County Museum spotlights a world-class spur collection and a rare 1855 double-wall log jail, drawing visitors to...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Gatesville museum plans $125,000 elevator to improve visitor access

Gatesville museum plans $125,000 elevator to improve visitor access

Coryell Museum is replacing an aging lift with a $125,000 elevator to protect ADA compliance and keep multi-level exhibi...

Lisa Park2m read
Healthcare

Gatesville couple delivers baby at Coryell Health as staff stabilize and transfer

Gatesville couple delivers baby at Coryell Health as staff stabilize and transfer

A Gatesville couple delivered unexpectedly at Coryell Health, where emergency staff stabilized mother and newborn before...

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Government

Copperas Cove unveils new city logo with phased rollout

Copperas Cove unveils new city logo with phased rollout

Copperas Cove approved a monogram-style city logo and will phase in changes to limit costs while updating signs, uniform...

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Healthcare

Integrity Urgent Care opens new Gatesville clinic for same-day care

Integrity Urgent Care opens new Gatesville clinic for same-day care

Integrity Urgent Care opened a Gatesville clinic offering walk-in and virtual visits, extended hours, and basic diagnost...

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Community

Copperas Cove officer killed in line of duty; suspect dies

Copperas Cove officer killed in line of duty; suspect dies

Copperas Cove police officer Elijah Garretson was shot and killed on Jan. 11; the suspect died after a lengthy standoff,...

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Copperas Cove delays trash and recycling collection after MLK Day holiday

Copperas Cove delays trash and recycling collection after MLK Day holiday

City facilities will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; trash and recycling collection will shift across t...

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Community

Evant gains 17 low-income units at Tom Sawyer Place

Evant gains 17 low-income units at Tom Sawyer Place

A HUD listing showed 17 approved low-income units in Evant, giving local renters a new option and informing county housi...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Copperas Cove Chamber events connect businesses and military this month

Copperas Cove Chamber events connect businesses and military this month

Copperas Cove hosted a January Military Affairs Dinner on Jan. 12; today's Bite Club and a Jan. 31 Awards Gala offer net...

Sarah Chen2m read
Education

Copperas Cove ISD opens transfers, emphasizes CTE and literacy

Copperas Cove ISD opens transfers, emphasizes CTE and literacy

Copperas Cove ISD opened out-of-district transfer applications Jan. 13, offering strong CTE and early literacy programs....

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Copperas Cove leader expands adaptive sports for kids with disabilities

Copperas Cove leader expands adaptive sports for kids with disabilities

Caycee Hauck built an adaptive sports program and inclusive recreation in Copperas Cove, helping children with disabilit...

Lisa Park2m read
Government

Spike in family violence and multiple arrests in Copperas Cove

Spike in family violence and multiple arrests in Copperas Cove

Police daily bulletins list several family-violence incidents, unattended deaths, DWIs and arrests across Copperas Cove....

Marcus Williams2m read
Government

Copperas Cove officer honored with full police funeral in Belton

Copperas Cove officer honored with full police funeral in Belton

Copperas Cove Police Department confirmed funeral arrangements for Officer Elijah Garretson; the service and full police...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Gatesville Hornets beat China Spring 54-41 in key game

Gatesville Hornets beat China Spring 54-41 in key game

Gatesville defeated China Spring 54-41 on Jan 17; the 13-point win gives Hornets momentum as district play intensifies....

Sarah Chen2m read
Government

Coryell County Man Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

Coryell County Man Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

Coryell County deputies arrested 41-year-old William Edward Quinton of Gatesville on Jan. 9, 2026, charging him with Fai...

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Government

Copperas Cove honors Officer Elijah Garretson with public funeral

Copperas Cove honors Officer Elijah Garretson with public funeral

Officer Elijah Garretson's funeral with full police honors was held Jan. 17 in Belton; the department confirmed his offi...

Marcus Williams2m read
Community

Coryell County essential services and recreation guide for residents

Coryell County essential services and recreation guide for residents

Local residents will find key services, health care, parks, and civic contacts in Coryell County....

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Business

Gatesville Chamber readies signature banquet to boost local networking

Gatesville Chamber readies signature banquet to boost local networking

Gatesville Chamber will hold its annual member banquet Friday at Texas Station Event Center. The event matters for local...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Classic car cruise brings community to Gatesville downtown square

Classic car cruise brings community to Gatesville downtown square

Roamin' Chariots cruise-in drew families and classic cars to Gatesville square on Jan. 10. It boosted downtown activity ...

Lisa Park2m read
Community

Two-Vehicle Crash South of Gatesville Kills One, Injures One

Two-Vehicle Crash South of Gatesville Kills One, Injures One

A two-vehicle collision on FM 116 south of Gatesville near Hanna Road on January 7 left one person dead and a second cri...

Marcus Williams2m read
Education

Copperas Cove ISD held TAPR hearing; special meeting Jan. 20

Copperas Cove ISD held TAPR hearing; special meeting Jan. 20

Copperas Cove ISD held a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report on Jan. 12. A special board meeting is ...

Sarah Chen2m read
Community

Community Cruise-In Brings Classic Cars to Gatesville Square in January

Community Cruise-In Brings Classic Cars to Gatesville Square in January

The ROAMIN’ CHARIOTS Second Saturday Cruise In took place on Jan. 8 in downtown Gatesville at 620 E Main St., drawing lo...

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Government

Coryell County centralizes January public notices on key hearings

Coryell County centralizes January public notices on key hearings

Coryell County posted January meeting notices including water, transportation and housing hearings; Killeen‑Temple MPO p...

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