The Gatesville Public Library will hold a teen night on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is for ages 14 through 17 years old. Teens of the community will have the chance …

Gatesville City Council voted to move forward on an agreement with engineering and consulting firm, Frees and Nichols, to perform an initial assessment of a damaged Leon River embankment in Faunt Le …

Santa Claus recently paid a visit to the Gatesville Fire Department to greet children and adults. Santa also took a ride on a  decorated firetruck with flashing lights to visit various …

The December meeting of the Central Texas Travel Club will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Johnny’s Steaks and Bar-Be-Que in Salado. There will be a gathering at 11 a.m., and the meeting will …

Since the holidays are upon us, the Gatesville Care Center has been gearing up for its annual toy drive as well as getting food donations sorted to serve families within the community for Christmas. …

Bobby and Nelda Carothers celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 16, with a dinner given by their children and their families.

Kay and Corlisa report that the Saturday, Dec. 2, Bookstore Day was enjoyed by all. They express their appreciation to all the customers, a.k.a. friends, who dropped by to shop and visit.

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) Jonesboro Eagle football player Matt Massingill was recovering after collapsing on the sidelines of their regional playoff game with Calvert. He had been transported by …

The Gatesville Education Foundation will host a mother and son movie night on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Last Drive-In Picture Show for students at Gatesville Independent School District. Tickets …

During the Dec. 11 th meeting of the Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees, Willie Allman was honored during the Student Spotlight presentation. GISD Superintendent Dr. …

Gatesville Elementary principal, Keegan Webb, had the following to say about Kristen Sullins who is the librarian at Gatesville Elementary. "Kristen not only works to build a love of reading in our …

Being a Salvation Army bell ringer is more than just spreading holiday cheer - it is also about contributing to a broader cause, and its volunteers are essential in bringing light to the annual Red …

As of Jan. 1, 2024, it will be a crime in Texas to market, advertise, sell, or cause to be sold an e-cigarette product in certain containers that are designed to appeal to minors, Texas …

Gatesville’s H-E-B was one of three local companies recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) at the 26 th annual Texas Workforce Conference in Houston from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. …

Kyle Matthews has authorized The Gatesville Messenger to announce his candidacy for re-election for the office of Coryell County Commissioner, Precinct 1, in the upcoming Primary election to be held …

The Gatesville Police Department recently announced the opening of sponsorships for its animals at the Gatesville Animal Shelter during Christmas. There are various shelter pets ready to be …

The 2023 Gatesville Winter Wonderland Walkthrough and Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. In the walkthrough, there will be numerous decorated Christmas trees, …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce has recently announced that nominations are open for the 2023 Gatesville Citizen of the Year award. The Citizen of the Year award has been given to an …

The Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville will hold a Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Gatesville City Auditorium. The concert will begin at 6 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend. …