Gatesville Intermediate School’s music teacher, Vicki Cribbs Berry, had a lucky day earlier this week while attending the Texas Kickoff in Dallas with QuaverMusic. Not only did she get to meet and …

Little Miss Emma Beth Hopson was born Wednesday evening on July 13, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple to Paul and Rachel Hopson. The baby weighed 8.5 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. …

Two groups representing Coryell County 4-H recently traveled to Washington, D.C. for a week of learning and touring our nation’s Capital. The weeklong trips were both educational and fun for the …

Summertime is a busy time for 4-H members in Coryell County taking advantage of 4-H camp opportunities across the state. In June, nine high-school 4-H members spent three days in Burnet at the …

As the fall season approaches, it’s important to remember that the Texas heat is no joke. We might not be in the heat of summer anymore, but the average temperatures for late August and early …

Low humidity and scorching temperatures have been a brutal combination for local firefighters, who continue to work long hours battling blazes throughout Coryell County. Area firefighters were …

The Gatesville City Council reviewed budget goals for the 2022-23 fiscal year during its July 12 meeting, with a list of nine priority items to consider. "This is to look at what we currently …

As technology allows people to be more connected and makes life more convenient in many ways, it has also been a boon to scammers seeking to defraud people of their money. Gatesville Police Lt. …

The City of Gatesville hosted their annual July 4th fireworks show Monday. Residents of Hillside Medical Lodge and their families sat outside their facility to enjoy the show. Other celebrations …

The monthly Pearl Bluegrass event was held on Saturday, July 2, at the Pearl Community Center. Among the bluegrass bands performing included Pocket Change, Bosque Bill and Friends, House Arrest, …

Coushatta, Louisiana will never be the same after Chad and Sara Jo Poynter visited there last week. They went with a couple of friends from Gatesville. Chad enjoyed playing golf and Sara Jo enjoyed a …

Neighbors Supporting Neighbors, hosted by Bare Bones BBQ, will hold a special fundraising event on Sunday, July 10, to benefit 4-year-old Kelsey Killen. Killen was born prematurely, has Down …

Keep Gatesville Beautiful chose the home of Janis Bell at 201 Bluebonnet Street in Fort Gates for their July Yard of the Month. The Keep Gatesville Beautiful judges thought the charming home and …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of June 30 – July 5. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …

Here is another Gatesville Messenger saved in our archives at Coryell Museum. The front page had the following articles: Three students from Gatesville will receive degrees with the largest …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently selected Comfort Inn & Suites as its July Chamber Member of the Month winner. The business is located at 111 N. Hwy. 36 Bypass and can be reached by …

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a home canning class at its McClennan County location at 4224 Cobbs Drive in Waco. Class will be held on Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 …

The descendants of Eli Michael "Yack" and Sarah Roberta "Bertie" Purvis Hampton will hold their 76th family reunion at the historic Pearl Community Center also known as “the schoolhouse" to many …

By Jeff Osborne Senior writer & editor Considering the Gatesville Police Department has scrambled in recent months to fill vacant positions, an announcement that it could be losing up to …

Coryell County leaders are considering another temporary option to relieve jail overcrowding — portable/modular buildings. These facilities, which Coryell County Chief Deputy Ron Morgan said …