PRIMARY

Keeley Thomas will be a new teacher in kindergarten. Thomas is a 2017 graduate of Gatesville High School and a graduate of Tarleton State University. Alexandria McNair will be working as a speech language pathologist.

KGB names Yard of the Month

Keep Gatesville Beautiful has chosen the home of Marlene and Bob White, 213 River Place, as the August Yard of the Month. This beautiful yard has several large, majestic live oaks, beautiful landscaping, and provides the backdrop for a lovely off-white rustic brick home.

Rotary installs Peace Pole

Though the Gatesville ISD school board primarily focused on the upcoming 2026-2027 budget and property tax rate during their Aug. 4, meeting, the board also decided to buy a building and install a peace pole during that session.

GISD school board holds preliminary budget discussion

The GISD School Board began in-depth discussions on the 20262027 operating budget, as well as school’s tax rate, during a special meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Chamber hosts Paint and Sip

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Margaritaville Paint & Sip Ambassador Drive at the chamber office. The cost for the event was $35 which included all the art supplies.

Best of Gatesville makes its return

The Gatesville Messenger is proud to announce the return of the annual Best of Gatesville local favorites competition.Ballots will be available in the newspaper starting this publication and lasting until Wednesday, Sept. 30 when submissions will be due at 5 p.m.

Briefs

The following list highlights upcoming events in Gatesville and the surrounding areas that will occur within a month of each publication of The Gatesville Messenger.

THE DISPATCH

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from August 4 – 10. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.

GISD serving breakfast and lunch to all primary and elementary students in district

Gatesville ISD has announced that it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year at the primary and elementary campuses.

School bells are getting ready to ring…

As Gatesville begins the new school year, a visit to the schoolroom exhibit at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center is very appropriate. The schoolroom is full of photographs of students, area schoolhouses, and memorabilia from days gone by.