In recognition of Dia de los Muertos, the Gatesville High School Spanish Department decorated outside their classrooms. Dia de los Muertos, which means Day of the Dead, is a holiday observed, …

Keep Gatesville Beautiful announced that its November Yard of the Month Award goes to Gil and Lynn Campbell who live at 113 Green Acres in Gatesville. This amazing couple moved from another state, …

Whether at the scene of nuclear bomb tests in the Pacific or transporting scientists in the brutal weather conditions of Antarctica, former U.S. Naval aviator Myron "Mike" Meier of Gatesville has had …

Although an economic recession is likely on the horizon for 2023, these blips are something that the country has endured before and can be weathered again. That was the message that Gatesville …

The Jonesboro Eagles and Oglesby Tigers football teams both earned district championships and will enter the playoffs on a roll after weekend victories to close out the regular season. Jonesboro …

In a battle of two teams with the same mascot, it was the Gatesville Hornets that rose to the occasion and earned an area volleyball championship in a sweep, defeating the Caldwell Hornets 3-0 to …

Coryell County leaders discussed the ability of the county's road and bridge department to negotiate contracts with a trio of engineering firms to expedite work when a work contract is less than …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of Cathryn Howard Coffman is told by her great-great-grandson Gerry Gieger. Gerry is a member of The Sons of the Republic of Texas and serves as President of the …

With her bubbly personality and contagious laugh, Tiffany Hoops-Turner became the ideal candidate to become the executive director of the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce last July,where she had been …

Tiny Tot costume winners at RehabLiving Coryell Health RehabLiving held its annual Tiny Tot costume contest on Monday, Oct. 31. The contest was for children up to 3 years of age. The winning …

Employees at Coryell Health RehabLiving joined in on the Halloween fun and dressed as a crew of pirates. Pictured left to right are Sheila Roedler, Christie Cox, Kami Sibley, Diana Shell, Denise …

Considering that November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, it might be time to start thinking about how to prevent Alzheimer’s in your daily lifestyle choices. As we know, there …

Coryell Health RehabLiving at the Meadows is holding a Food for Families raffle. The drawing for the raffle will be held on Friday, Nov. 18.  All single tickets will cost $3 each, or four tickets …

Mound Cowboy Church and White Mound Baptist Church had a fish fry for a Pastor Appreciation Luncheon Sunday for Rev. Bruce and Suzy Cox. Mrs. Neva Ann Hopson Groat of Concord, California, Gloria …

Mother Neff State Park will have their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 12. The festival will be held at Mother Neff State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are asked to make sure to …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of Oct. 30-Nov 2. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …

On Thursday, Oct. 27, members of the CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel), heard a program presented by Fire Chief Billy Vaden addressing the topic of fire safety tips, especially for seniors.He …

Aaron Smith has authorized The Gatesville Messenger to announce his candidacy for the office of Gatesville City Council in the upcoming Nov. 8 elections. I am enthusiastically running for the …

In a pressure-packed situation with their backs to the wall, the Gatesville Hornet volleyball team delivered one of its finest performances of the season, battling back from a 2-1 deficit to clinch a …

George Oney of Pearl was just in his early 20s with his whole life ahead of him when he was drafted during the height of the Korean War in February 1952. Oney, now 92, was one of 37 men the …