As I typed the Pearl News today, I realized that this was the first time I’ve officially typed “2024.” I also realized that if you are reading this on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, then …

The Morris Federation recently celebrated Christmas with a Dutch Treat luncheon at The Feed Mill. After a short business meeting, members enjoyed a program presented by Nancy Garvin, who read two …

Don, Sue, Case, and Kristen Jones, Scott, Kelby and Sterlin Shults went to see the Christmas lights at Cameron Park Zoo Saturday evening in Waco. Barbara Hopson hosted the annual Hopson family …

Part 2 As the 2023 calendar year comes to a close, I’m reminded of the personal growth, celebrations of goals met, and outstanding achievements of our 4-H members. Looking back, it’s …

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Kitty King Kemp, formerly of Pearl. Mrs. Kemp was born in Pearl in 1941 to Harry and Essie Smith King, attended Pearl School, and graduated from …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) The Gilbreath Room at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center became a USO for a reception honoring World War II veterans. Gatesville Elementary School was …

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one person in Coryell County on Dec. 21. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. …

As 2023 comes to an end, The Gatesville Messenger offers a snapshot of some of the biggest local news stories of the year. From professional and personal to tragic and uplifting, this list kicks …

The Gatesville Police Department has recently made applications available for a Citizen’s Police Academy to give locals an inside look at what it is like to be in the law enforcement field. …

Since the holiday season is wrapping up, the City of Gatesville has made its annual recycling bin available for locals to drop off live Christmas trees at the Chamber Depot. The drop-off bin …

Waco author Joye Thackston recently published her third children’s book inspired by her own childhood in Gatesville.   Titled “My Little David,” the story follows a young …

From Nov. 1 through Dec. 4, the Hidden Gem Family Center took names for the Tree of Giving for kids for Christmas. The tree had individual ornaments with children’s profiles and items needed. …

The local Special Olympics team, known as Team Gatesville, recently joined community members to ring the bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Joyce Talbott, a representative …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual member banquet, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center. This will be an evening …

Local grocery store HEB will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 3, partnering with Carter Blood Care. The blood drive will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the HEB parking lot. To …

The Boys & Girls Club of Gatesville recently preformed a special Christmas concert at the city auditorium. The concert featured various age groups including the Elementary Choir and the …

Oglesby Independent School District student-athlete Matti Dixon has been honored as the November Class 1A Greater Texas Ford Dealers – Female of the Month. Dixon is the captain of the …

The Gatesville Independent District Board of Trustees met on Monday, Dec. 11, and discussed several issues pertaining to the district including the replacement of staff lost through attrition and …