Members of the Retired Teachers Association had a booth at the recent Back to School Bash where they handed out free books to students and parents. They had several students interested in the books they were providing. The Gatesville Messenger/ David Scott

Members of the Retired Teachers Association had a booth at the recent Back to School Bash where they handed out free books to students and parents. They had several students interested in the books they were providing. The Gatesville Messenger/ David Scott

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Back to School Bash deemed successful

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Back to School Bash was held on Aug.
Photo cutline: Several members of the Gatesville Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Core team posed with Gatesville Lions Club President Shawnee Miller (right) after being presented with a check during the club’s Aug. 26 meeting.

Photo cutline: Several members of the Gatesville Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s Core team posed with Gatesville Lions Club President Shawnee Miller (right) after being presented with a check during the club’s Aug. 26 meeting.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace nonprofit looking for donations and volunteers

Thursday, September 3, 2026

By Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger  Marcia Streibler with Sleep in Heavenly Peace visited the Gatesville Lions Club on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to share the core beliefs of the organization as well as provide multiple volunteer opportunities.

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Coryell County Democrats met with Clayton Tucker (candidate for Texas Ag. Commissioner) and Justin Early (candidate for U.S. HR, TX Congressional Dist. 31) at Bare Bones Barbecue.

Coryell County Democrats met with Clayton Tucker (candidate for Texas Ag. Commissioner) and Justin Early (candidate for U.S. HR, TX Congressional Dist. 31) at Bare Bones Barbecue.

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Democratic candidates meet with residents

Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, September 3, 2026
On August 7, 2026, Coryell County Democrats met with Clayton Tucker (candidate for Texas Ag.

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Briefs

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
The following list highlights upcoming events in Gatesville and the surrounding areas that will...
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Sports 

Varsity tennis players who participated as student coaches during the recent GISD tennis camp. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Wendell Jones, Lexi Bryant, Annabelle Lea, Elijah Tyson, Rogan Smith, Olivia Potts, Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Jillianna Kim, Donnovan Herrera, Quinton Ivy, and Assistant Coach Alex Scott. Courtesy photo

Varsity tennis players who participated as student coaches during the recent GISD tennis camp. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Wendell Jones, Lexi Bryant, Annabelle Lea, Elijah Tyson, Rogan Smith, Olivia Potts, Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Jillianna Kim, Donnovan Herrera, Quinton Ivy, and Assistant Coach Alex Scott. Courtesy photo

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GISD Tennis Camp draws record numbers of students

David Scott The Gatesvlle Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Gatesville ISD tennis camp has seen a massive surge in popularity, regularly drawing over 60...
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Obituaries 

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Gauer

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026
Gabriel Shawn Gauer August 4, 1976 ~ August 13, 2026 Gabriel Shawn Gauer beloved son of Ronnie and...
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Newton

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
Estelle “Sissy” Lovejoy Newton Nov 15, 1920 — Aug 8, 2026 Estelle “Sissy” Lovejoy Newton, age 105...
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Harman

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Mike Harman Nov 22, 1942 — Aug 1, 2026 Mike Harman, age 83 of Gatesville, passed away on August 1,...
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