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A look back at Thorp Springs Christian College
GORDON – Thorp Springs Christian College was chartered in 1910 by members of the Church of Christ. Thorp Springs has been the site of several educational institutions.

July 4, 2011 1 Photo
Thurber High School, circa 1923
GORDON – The Gordon Library and Museum received an email from Avalon Bruce of Imperial, Texas. She is moving and found an annual that belonged to her mother, Faye Davis Bruce. She wondered if we would like to have it and I immediately responded that we would LOVE to have this bit of history.

July 3, 2011 1 Photo
Rhonda Patterson named ‘Citizen of the Month’
The Gordon City Council recently selected Rhonda Patterson its “Citizen of the Month.” We normally put this information out on the marquee by the bank, but she wanted no part in that.

June 20, 2011
Despite technology advances, car batteries relatively unchanged
We have so many interesting, talented people in and near Gordon!

May 27, 2011
News from the new Gordon Community Center
Gordon is so proud of its new Community Center. The only thing lacking were new tables and chairs to grace the lovely interior!

May 27, 2011
Gordon Gala ushers in new year
A Gordon Gala was celebrated Dec. 30 at the New York Hill Restaurant. This was an attempt to recognize Gordonites that have contributed to the betterment of Gordon.

January 10, 2011
Public invited to Gordon Library's Appreciation Tea
The Gordon Community Library is having an Appreciation Tea 2-4 p.m. this Saturday at the library.

November 19, 2010
Backroads Bakery celebrating grand opening in new location
The latest addition to Gordon's Main Street is the Backroads Bakery. They are having a grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6 p.m. Their bakery is located at Main and State Highway 193.

November 15, 2010 1 Photo
Gordon's new community center nears completion
Back around 1948, the American Legion No. 544 of Gordon acquired an Army mess hall from Brownwood. (They were unable to get one from Fort Wolters because of difficulty crossing bridges).

November 8, 2010
New community center going up fast
The new Gordon Community Center, under the auspices of the Gordon Development Corporation and the City Council, is being built at a rapid pace.

October 4, 2010
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