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THE DISPATCH

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from July 1 – 7. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Photo Courtesy: Allrecipes

Photo Courtesy: Allrecipes

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Brunch Egg Casserole

Deanna Swift
Friday, July 10, 2026
This recipe appeared in the “Coryell County Cookin’” cookbook in 1994. The Gatesville Messenger runs a series of recipes weekly from this cookbook. If you would like to submit your own recipe of a favorite dish for possible publication, please email it to: dscott1929@yahoo.

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Mound News

Barbara Hopson
Friday, July 10, 2026
Lanelle Lemons visits with Sherry Hopson Mound Cowboy Church is having a summer revival guest speaker, Cody Cochran of Anson, July 19, at 9 a.m. at the Pavilion, 2000 County Road 321 and July 19-22, Sunday through Wednesday nightly at 7 p.m. inside the Cowboy Church at 3075 FM 931.
Jeffrey King

Jeffrey King

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Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, July 10, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors, Pearl had an incredible July 4 celebration on Saturday at the Pearl Community Center. The local folks showed up in masse to celebrate the birthday of our great country.

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Whatever happened to

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago) A new hangar was under construction at the Gatesville Airport. It was designed to house on-site to provide maintenance, repairs, and airplane rentals.
Winners of the Competitive Division are pictured center, Jeffrey Shokwiler and Alex Scott, along with event coordinators Marte Bailey and Seth Phillips. Courtesy Photo/Shea Harp

Winners of the Competitive Division are pictured center, Jeffrey Shokwiler and Alex Scott, along with event coordinators Marte Bailey and Seth Phillips. Courtesy Photo/Shea Harp

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Gatesville holds Pickleball tournament

Special To The Messenger
Friday, July 10, 2026
The second day of the Gatesville USA 250 Celebration started with a pickleball tournament, which took place at the Gatesville Civic Center located at 301 Veterans Memorial Loop. The event took place from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3.
The Gatesville Lions Club members took a photo at the ballparks in recognition of the club’s $15,000 donation for sidewalks in 2025 in celebration of their 90th anniversary on July 8. COURTESY PHOTO

The Gatesville Lions Club members took a photo at the ballparks in recognition of the club’s $15,000 donation for sidewalks in 2025 in celebration of their 90th anniversary on July 8. COURTESY PHOTO

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The Hornet’s Nest |

Ricky Phillips
Friday, July 10, 2026
2026-2027 Athletics’ tickets, passes Here is information pertaining to the sale of GHS Varsity Football season tickets, athletic season passes, and Honorary Hornet passes for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
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