STEVEN WITT
Remains presumed to be those of Steven Witt, 57, of King, were found in a field Thursday, approximately 400 yards from where Witt’s truck had been found abandoned late last month.
By Heather Ashley Messenger News Reporter Photograph Image/jpg Steven Witt
DR. TOMMY DAVIDSON
Longtime Gatesville chiropractor and civic leader Dr. Tommy Davidson, 63, was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 6, near Valley Mills.
Photo by Kate Edwards
Cooler temperatures brought out many visitors to the Turnersville Buffalo Stampede on Saturday.
LARRY KENNEDY
The former longtime news editor and assistant publisher of The Gatesville Messenger, Larry Kennedy, has recently received a new diagnosis of cancer in his lung.
By Kate Edwards Messenger News Reporter Photograph Image/jpg Larry Kennedy
Sign-up continues for businesses and organizations to participate in the annual Halloween Boozaar. This year’s event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in downtown Gatesville.
Gatesville Independent School District administrators are intensifying their efforts to garner taxpayer support for a nearly $20 million project to renovate and expand the high school by showing st
Photo courtesy of Becky Coward
The Eyes of Texas are upon them
Coryell County 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team posted two huge wins this week at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas and at the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco. Pictured left to right are: Kyle Coward, Kinsey Gardner, Costin Allison, Jenna Coward and Coryell County Extension 4-H Agent Becky Coward
Coryell County 4-H Senior Livestock Judging Team posted two huge wins this week.
STEVEN WITT
The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the possible disappearance of Coryell County resident, Steven Witt, age
Although Columbus Day is no longer a mandated state or federal holiday in Texas, many businesses and governmental offices will observe Monday, Oct. 14, in celebration of Columbus Day.
The Leakey Eagles defeated the Evant Elks, 66-20, Friday night at Evant.
By Mark Goodson
Logan Edwards
There is defense and then there is Brownwood defense.
By Mark Goodson
Photo by Mark Goodson
Hornet serve
Sydney Gilbreath tosses the ball for a serve during Tuesday’s battle with Waco Connally. The Lady Hornets make the turn in District 18-4A play this week. They closed the fi rst half of district with Robinson on Friday. The second half starts with Lorena on Tuesday at Gatesville High School.
The Gatesville Lady Hornets are riding some momentum at the turn in the District 18-4A volleyball race. They battled Robinson Friday in their 39th match of the season.
By Mark Goodson
Photo by Mark Goodson
Macias on the run
Luis Macias has been the most consistent runner this season for the Hornets. Macias ran a 17:17 over the 3-mile course at the Hamilton meet. The Hornets hold the district meet Monday at Gatesville.
The Gatesville cross country teams expect a battle for the District 18-4A title Monday when the teams try to keep up their pace that has led to a solid season.
By Mark Goodson
Photo by Mark Goodson
Collision with eight
Jonesboro’s Ian Shoaf steps into the end zone after a shoulder-to-shoulder collision knocked an Aquilla Cougars’ helmet off. Shoaf scored three touchdowns in the game that was called early in the third quarter because of the 45-point mercy rule. The Eagles are ranked No. 22 in the six-man rankings. Evant is No. 38.
The Gatesville Parks and Recreation kicked off its football season for flag football Saturday. Following are results from the fi rst week.
Photo by Mark Goodson
Hot on the trail
Sean Hernandez applies pressure for the Jonesboro Eagles in their victory over Aquilla Friday night at Jonesboro. Jonesboro came through big with a physical outing against the visiting Cougars.
Jonesboro played one of its best games of the year Friday night in a 50-0 blowout win over the Aquilla Cougars at Pruitt Field in a game shortened by the mercy rule.
By Mark Goodson
The Gatesville Hornets and the Glen Rose Tigers went into last weekend both winless on the season.
By Mark Goodson
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