Keegan is serving her fifth year as the principal of Gatesville Elementary School. She expressed that the best part of her job are the incredible students, families, and teachers that she gets to …

In 2024, with the upcoming race for the office of Coryell County sheriff approaching, a few changes can be observed in just how elections have evolved over the years. Today, we have electronic …

The United Way of Central Texas will be hosting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) with free tax preparation of those households with an income of $64,000 or less per year. IRS certified VITA …

Little Mr. Paxton Brack Jones was born on Monday, Feb. 19, at Scott and White Hospital in Temple. The baby weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was twenty-one inches long. The proud parents are …

If you’re reading this on Saturday morning, March 2, you need to quickly finish reading The Gatesville Messenger and head to Pearl. The Pearl Cottage Bookstore is open today from 9 a.m. until 3 …

Texas Independence Day is observed annually on March 2 to honor the sacrifices of many men who gave their lives to fight for independence. In the fall of 1835, many Texans concluded that …

The Gatesville Public Library is offering three ways to get glasses for the Total Eclipse that will happen in April. One way to obtain your pair of eclipse glasses would be to check out a space- …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage …

The Morris Federation will meet Saturday, March 9, at 10:15 a.m. in the James Coryell Room at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center. The program will be presented by Joyce Talbot, who will be …

On February 17, The Gatesville Messenger ran an article titled “If these walls could talk,” which told the story of a sealed stairwell and a forgotten upstairs room on the west side of …

Nancy Germain is a longtime member of the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce and is currently volunteering as an ambassador and assists with the Junior Ambassadors. Germain moved to Gatesville in …

Hundreds showed up for the 54th annual Rattlesnake Roundup at the Oglesby Community Center on Feb. 24-25. The event featured live snake demonstrations and a show, a vendor fair, live …

The Coryell County Fair is over for the year, but there are still many things happening within Coryell County 4-H. There will be around seven contests coming up within the next few weeks, and …

As thousands of young people and their families travel across Texas to major stock shows this season, I’m reminded of how big the state of Texas truly is. With 254 counties full of 4-H members …

Various Oglesby Independent School District Junior High students were honored with awards from the Academic UIL competition that took place this past fall. The students placed third overall in …

The race for Coryell County Sheriff heats up as the three candidates make their case to voters ahead of the primary election on March 5. Coryell County Republican Party (CCRP) Chairman, Colton …

Student athletes often balance multiple responsibilities – from their classes, jobs, and personal lives to sports and other extracurriculars. Despite the busy schedules, Gatesville High …