Deral has been the minister at Cedar Ridge Church of Christ for 34 years and has been the Executive Director at the Gatesville Care Center for 23 years. He loves presenting God’s word and …

The Evant Chamber of Commerce is to sponsor the Evant Market Day on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market Day will be held on the square in Evant. Admission is free. This community …

Evant Independent School District is beginning the referral process for Gifted and Talented services for the 2023-2024 school year. Evant ISD is committed to providing challenging learning …

Bar N Veterinary Clinic, PC is set to host a discounted vaccination and microchip drive-through event on Saturday, April 15. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We Chip Pets will be in …

Almond Blossom Ministries will hold a New Mercies Conference on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will be held at the Gatesville Civic Center, hosted by Cheyenne Kizer, Founder of …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 2 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Chuck Bass. Chuck will receive a free one-year subscription to The Gatesville Messenger …

The Gatesville City Council is taking another look at city manager candidates after finalist James Fisher abruptly withdrew himself from pursuit of the position on March 31. Fisher was initially …

Avery Streetman finished 10th in district girls golf competition, and the Gatesville High School boys golf team won the district championship in competition March 28-29. The Hornet golf squad beat …

The Gatesville High School varsity tennis team accumulated 12 pieces of hardware at the Bryan Rudder tournament on March 24. The results: Girls singles - Callie Smith 1st, Kasey Fitzer consolation …

A work day will be held Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Wood Cemetery. A meeting will commence following lunch at noon.  Be sure to bring gloves, hoes, shovels, lawnmowers, weed eaters, …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)    — David Lovelace was helping with the annual Methodist Men’s Pancake Supper held at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lovelace was busy pouring …

The Turnersville Community Center will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the community center and will be open …

Robert Lee “Uncle Bob” Saunders was an early-day resident of Gatesville and the son of one of Gatesville’s early business pioneers. Born in 1880 in Gatesville, Uncle Bob had many memories and …

Trinity Baptist Church announced its Easter Sunday schedule for Sunday, April 9. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and at 10 a.m. an easter egg hunt will begin for the children. Refreshments will be …

Tickled Pink Dance Studio will hold two fundraisers for its future dance competition. All donations are to cover the expenses of the dance gear, hotels, food, gas, and fees.  Tickled Pink is …

The Gatesville Prospects 8-Under baseball team will hold a bake sale on Friday, April 7 at Vintage Royalty Boutique. The bake sale will begin at 10 a.m. and will continue until everything is …

The Gatesville Primary School recently held an assembly for an awards ceremony where students were recognized for their achievements and accomplishments during the last nine weeks of …

The next Pearl Bluegrass event and The Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day will be April 1. No fooling! While you’re in the bookstore, you can purchase any of the following books: The Gazoway Cabin - …

Mrs. Patricia Cliver Pruett is asking for our community to keep her in your prayers.  Pat is having open heart surgery on Wednesday, March 29.  Then Pat will have to go in to have her aortic valve …

Members of the Morris Federation will meet on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. in the James Coryell Room at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center. The program, which is titled "The Touch …