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The core team for Gatesville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace were in attendance during the June 6 Shivaree event. The team consists of the following members: front row - Kathy Perryman, Marcia Strieber, Maranda May and Dr. Stephen Norris; back row - Ron Perryman and Altaberto Santiago. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

The core team for Gatesville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace were in attendance during the June 6 Shivaree event. The team consists of the following members: front row - Kathy Perryman, Marcia Strieber, Maranda May and Dr. Stephen Norris; back row - Ron Perryman and Altaberto Santiago. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

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National organization set to open chapter in Coryell County

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A national non-profit organization with the mission to provide beds to children in need is preparing to open a chapter in Gatesville.

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Briefs

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The following list will highlight several upcoming local events in the Gatesville and surrounding areas that will occur within a month of each new publication of The Gatesville Messenger.
Miss Shivaree 2026 Bailey Wolff (center) and other attendees look at jewelry during the 52nd annual Shivaree event on June 6. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

Miss Shivaree 2026 Bailey Wolff (center) and other attendees look at jewelry during the 52nd annual Shivaree event on June 6. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

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Summer Fun

Ally Hinkle And David Scott The Gatesville
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The 52nd annual Shivaree event took place on Saturday, June 6, all day on the Gatesville Courthouse Square to bring a day of summer fun to the local community.Prior to the Saturday festivities, the annual Miss Shivaree pageant took place on Friday evening in the Gatesville High School auditorium.

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THE DISPATCH

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from May 27 – June 2. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Museum Spotlight

Museum Spotlight

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Museum Spotlight

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
When visiting the service station exhibit at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, visitors will see a vintage Coca-Cola cooler on the front porch of the station facade. Back in the day, the Coca-Cola bottles were kept cold by packing them in ice in an insulated cooler chest.
KIDS-K runners who began the race at 7:45 a.m. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

KIDS-K runners who began the race at 7:45 a.m. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Crime Stoppers Donut Dash considered a success

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The annual Cen-Tex Crime Stoppers Donut Dash took place on Saturday, May 16, with the starting point being at the Gatesville City Pool. Runners had the option of running in a 5K or 10K race, both offering unique challenges for runners of all ages.
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