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A Freedom Bail Bonds owner JW Bear watches as the demoliton continues on the downtown square where his building and office once stood. A fire on March 16, destroyed the entire block on South 6th street. CCLP/DAVID MORRIS

A Freedom Bail Bonds owner JW Bear watches as the demoliton continues on the downtown square where his building and office once stood. A fire on March 16, destroyed the entire block on South 6th street. CCLP/DAVID MORRIS

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DEMO day

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
As in the song about Jericho, “and the walls came tumbling down…” Following the devastating fire on the historic courthouse square three months ago, demolition on the remaining structures began in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 16.
A 1932 refrigerator that was in constant use until 2002. The Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

A 1932 refrigerator that was in constant use until 2002. The Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Museum Spotlight

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Visitors to the Coryell Museum and Historical Center should take the time to explore the second floor of the museum. Upstairs, visitors will find an arrowhead exhibit, fossil exhibit, a chuckwagon, a loom, and many other treasures.

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THE DISPATCH

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Dispatch The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from June 3 – 9. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Joshua Morris, Business Office Director for The Gatesville Messenger, hangs a banner outside the office located at 308 Hornet Way. The staff occupies the space inside the Marshall St. entrance of The Primary School. Festivites are set to begin at 2 p.m. on June 20 in the parking lot of the campus. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/David Morris

Joshua Morris, Business Office Director for The Gatesville Messenger, hangs a banner outside the office located at 308 Hornet Way. The staff occupies the space inside the Marshall St. entrance of The Primary School. Festivites are set to begin at 2 p.m. on June 20 in the parking lot of the campus. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/David Morris

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Gatesville Messenger set to hold Grand Reopening event

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
It’s been a little more than three months after a historic fire claimed the previous Gatesville Messenger’s 116 South 6th St. location on the square.

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Whatever happened to

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago)Gay Thompson of Evant was enjoying the blooms on her century plant. She had waited for 15 years for the plant to bloom.A groundbreaking ceremony was scheduled for Coryell Memorial Hospital’s expansion project which was to include individual living units.

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Mound News

Barbara Hopson
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Mound residents attend annual ShivareeLittle Miss McCall Rae Carothers, age 16 months, was in the Lil Miss Shivaree Pageant. She took 2nd runner-up and 1st in the People’s Choice Award. Her parents are Skyler and Meagan Carothers.
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Pearl News

Betsy Clark
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Dear Friends, they say life is about change and that change is good. This has definitely proven to be true in my life, especially in the last four years.
Anji Pearl and her famous bass fiddle make an appearance at Saturday’s Pearl Bluegrass. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Anji Pearl and her famous bass fiddle make an appearance at Saturday’s Pearl Bluegrass. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Anji Pearl performs again at Pearl Bluegrass

David Scott Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
After being away from the Pearl Bluegrass Jam for a few years, Anji Pearl Day made a triumphant return to the stage last year — a place she holds near and dear to her heart.
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