The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a contract during its Nov. 22 meeting for new phone service with Vested Networks. "Our specific goals are to save Coryell County as much money as we …

After receiving six proposals by different organizations to help the county develop a local hazard mitigation plan, the Coryell County Commissioners Court chose Natural Resources Solutions of Austin …

The Gatesville City Council approved an ordinance which updates the definition and owner responsibility regarding dangerous dogs and also addresses the issue of numerous cats roaming city …

In 1999, after a tragic string of baby abandonment's hit Houston, Texas passed the nation’s first Safe Haven law. It was nicknamed the “Baby Moses Law” after the Bible story of Moses’s mother …

Two houses that the city of Gatesville identified as substandard will have until early 2023 to complete repairs following action by the Gatesville City Council. The Council voted to allow Dennis …

The contributions of area first responders and law enforcement officers were celebrated during a breakfast that the Gatesville Exchange Club held to honor those who protect and serve local …

Efforts to bring the Coryell County Jail in compliance with state standards regarding the number of inmates housed, and also to build a new county justice building took another step forward as the …

It's one thing to need a larger jail and a justice building in Coryell County, but it's quite another thing to pay for it. The funding source for the county's jail expansion project and the …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a request by Sheriff Scott Williams to enter into a fleet management program with Enterprise Fleet Services that will send reminders for when vehicle …

Gatesville city and school incumbents – just like many of those statewide – retained office following elections on Nov. 8. In the city election, Barbara Burrow, with 1,057 votes, fended off a …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court voted on Nov. 8 to discontinue the burn ban and revisit the issue at their Nov. 22 meeting. The commissioners court had previously lifted the ban for a …

Veterans Day closings will occur on Friday, Nov. 11 to honor our veterans. The closings will include the following:  GOVERNMENT The City of Gatesville will be closed. The City of Oglesby and the …

Coryell County leaders discussed the ability of the county's road and bridge department to negotiate contracts with a trio of engineering firms to expedite work when a work contract is less than …

On Thursday, Oct. 27, members of the CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel), heard a program presented by Fire Chief Billy Vaden addressing the topic of fire safety tips, especially for seniors.He …

Aaron Smith has authorized The Gatesville Messenger to announce his candidacy for the office of Gatesville City Council in the upcoming Nov. 8 elections. I am enthusiastically running for the …

Gatesville city staff members are working on an ordinance for the Gatesville City Council regarding policies and procedures for renaming streets in Gatesville and presented the draft of a …

((((((MW edit Fennimore Street House may be demolished By Jeff Osborne Senior writer & editor A lack of progress in repair work at 308 Fennimore St. has prompted the Gatesville City …

A timeline of work needed to expand the Coryell County Jail, and plans to finance it, were presented by Commissioner Scott Weddle at the Oct. 25 meeting of the Coryell County Commissioners …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court voted to continue the ban on outdoor burning because of drought conditions, despite recent rainfall the county has received. "It is my belief we should …

While election day is officially Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., early voting begins Monday, Oct. 24. Those interested in voting early can do so at the Coryell County Annex building at 801 E. …