In light of Christmas, The Gatesville Messenger hosted a Christmas Critters photo contest during the month of December to showcase local festive pets during the holiday season. The winner of the …

Mission Gatesville is shifting the schedule of their food distribution program to Saturdays in January. The organization will pass out bags of non-perishable food at no cost on the first and …

Yvonne is the founder of CandY Pet Palace, which has been in business for 18 years. She expressed that the unwavering support of the local community has been instrumental in the success of CandY Pet …

As winter weather and frigid temperatures are upon us, outdoor labor workers are continuing to answer the call and report to work. From snow, to ice, to wind, cold weather presents its own set …

Visitors started off the new year on New Year's Day by hiking and exploring the natural beauty of Mother Neff State Park. The duration of the hike was about five hours. Young and old alike …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual member banquet on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center. This year’s banquet will feature a Hollywood …

The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia at the age of 100. Carter served one term as president from 1977 to 1981. Upon …

The Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame is excited to announce a free concert at the Gatesville City Auditorium on Jan. 17. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. at 110 N. 8th Street in …

The Gatesville Public Library will host its STARS program for young adults with disabilities over the age of 18 on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and Tuesday, Jan. 28. The program is led by Karie Bartlett …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you would …

Marte is the Recreation Supervisor of Athletics and Aquatics for the City of Gatesville’s Parks and Recreation Department. He has proudly served in this role since 2021, while working to create …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you would …

The Gatesville Independent School District Education Foundation will host a Valentine’s daddy-daughter dance on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Gatesville Civic Center. There will be finger …

The Boys & Girls Club of Gatesville hosted two Christmas plays on Saturday Dec. 14 at the Gatesville City Auditorium. The local youth of the Boys & Girls Club presented “A Charlie Brown …

As 2024 comes to an end, The Gatesville Messenger offers a snapshot of some of the biggest local news stories of the year. This list kicks off the first five of the most memorable headlines in …

At the age of 86, Dave Gauvey, better known as “Santa Dave,” recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden in honor of his years of service to Santa’s …

Say hello to our neighbor, Lori McLaughlin! Lori is the Human Resource Director for the City of Gatesville and will celebrate her 10-year anniversary with the city in February. She expressed …

Visitors can start off the new year on New Year's Day by hiking and exploring the natural beauty of Mother Neff State Park. The duration of the hike will be five hours - between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. …