Following severe flooding that impacted several roads and properties over the weekend, Coryell County issued a declaration of local disaster on Sunday, May 5.   Parts of the county received …

For inmates and staff in Texas prisons, the approach of the summer heat often becomes a matter of life and death. Several advocacy groups have joined Bernhardt “Bernie” Tiede, whose …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court and contractors with Butler-Cohen and Southwest Architects shared an update on the construction of a new downtown building that will house the 440th District …

The Brazos River Authority has directed the City of Gatesville to downgrade from a Stage 2 to a Stage 1 Drought Watch for Belton Lake. The decision is based on soil dryness due to a recent lack …

After receiving several complaints about drivers passing school buses while unloading and loading children, the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office said in an April 10 Facebook post that they will …

The Gatesville City Council officially declared April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month at a special meeting on Tuesday. According to the council agenda, local resident Becky Adams, along …

The Coryell County Commissioners recently approved a notice of request for qualifications for Professional Preservation Architectural Firms for services in connection with the development of a …

Coryell County held a public meeting on Thursday, April 4 to discuss the development of its plan to help improve roads to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. After collecting a list of road …

Gatesville residents can now honor renowned community members by adding a special sign to city streets. The new policy was approved by the Gatesville City Council on March 26. The purpose of the …

The total solar eclipse that will pass directly through the center of Gatesville is nearly upon us, which means city officials and services throughout the community have been preparing for April 8. …

The City of Gatesville has issued a declaration of emergency and disaster to prepare for the total solar eclipse that is expected to bring an influx of visitors to the area on Monday. Mayor Gary …

Due to the upcoming total eclipse to arrive on Monday, April 8, the City of Gatesville has changed its trash service schedule. Since there will be an anticipated influx of traffic on the day of …

Ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8, the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to let them know if they will expect a large gathering of people on their property, which …

Coryell County will issue a Declaration of Local Disaster to prepare for the total solar eclipse that is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the area. County Judge Roger Miller said the …

After nearly one year of construction, the expansion of the Coryell County Jail is scheduled to be complete and in use by early April. Commissioner Scott Weddle said in an email that the Texas …

Coryell County is currently in the process of developing a Transportation Safety Act Plan to identify and address roadway and transportation safety concerns. The plan will feature projects that are …

Work commenced last week on the repair of the northwest dome of the Coryell County Courthouse. In February, County Commissioner of Pct. 3, Ryan Basham, reported that the four courthouse domes, …

The City of Gatesville is pursuing the establishment of a historic district following recent approval from the Texas Historical Commission in mid-February. Now that Gatesville is considered …

Coryell County is home to many powerful women, and in honor of Women’s History Month, which is observed annually during the month of March, The Gatesville Messenger interviewed Coryell County …