Following in the footsteps of his immigrant forefathers, Van Massirer, of the Osage Community, recently held an old-fashioned threshing using the same type of farm equipment used by his father and …

Children enjoy a small roller-coaster during the Gatesville Shivaree, which took place June 1-3. It was the 49th year for the event.

The Gatesville ISD Education Foundation recently hosted their annual “Ties and Tiaras” Daddy-Daughter Dance for Gatesville I.S.D. students in Pre-K through 6th grade. Girls and their chaperones …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 5 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Claire Latham. Claire will receive a free one-year subscription to The Gatesville …

Gatesville Senior Center recently honored all of its volunteers by having a “Rainbow Tea” luncheon. Rebel Brown, a regular and constant volunteer at the senior center was also recently surprised …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 1 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Ryan McClinton. This photo, taken in Oglesby, truly represents the great state of Texas …

Week one Winner of the Blue Bonnet photo contest. Congratulations! Ryan McClinton 

It is my favorite time of year, and I don’t think I am the only person who feels that way. We live in Texas, and it is time for the bluebonnets to bloom! Sam Houston.

The 53rd annual Rattlesnake Roundup was a special event for Coryell County. The event was first created by the Oglesby Lion Club as a fundraiser for the community. The club uses fundraisers to create …

Community members and soldiers stationed at North Fort Hood gathered for the 15th annual Military Appreciation Fish Fry on Feb. 10 at the Gatesville Civic Center, which included a pinning ceremony to …

Gatesville Youth Sports get kids moving

Students from Let’s Grow Learning Center showed off their ball-handling skills at a recent Baylor Ladies’ basketball game. Hunter Briggs and Mason Whitenburg, along with many other students, …

Santa Claus stopped by the Boys and Girls Club of Gatesville recently for a pancake breakfast. He visited with club members who were more than willing to share their breakfast with …

A Winter Wonderland recently attracted children of all ages to visit with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and even the Grinch. The walkthrough was decorated with hundreds of Christmas lights, trees, …

The Central Texas Hospitality House recently hosted its Christmas Celebration with an open house. The celebration included various family activities along with a nutcracker exhibit, a bounce …

Once again, Gatesville and the surrounding communities answered the call and rallied together to help feed the hungry. This year’s Food for Families was deemed a huge success, far exceeding the …

Turnersville Buffalo Stampede is a not-for-profit event providing funds to maintain and improve the Turnersville Community Center. This year’s event included arts and crafts vendors, a petting …

‘Gathering Gatesville’ held at GHS cafeteria Gatesville Community Outreach recently hosted Gathering Gatesville to spotlight students and teachers from the Career and Technology Education …

A scary great time at Boozaar

The Gatesville Primary School recently held an assembly for an awards ceremony for students to recognize their achievements during the first nine weeks of school. The pre-K students received awards …