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The Gatesville Lions Club inducted three new members to their club during their Wednesday, Aug. 5, meeting. From left to right: current member Linda Klontz, new member Cheryl Pittman, Lions Club president Shawnee Miller, and new members Tom and Mary Anne Leib pose after the new members took the Lions Club oath. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

The Gatesville Lions Club inducted three new members to their club during their Wednesday, Aug. 5, meeting. From left to right: current member Linda Klontz, new member Cheryl Pittman, Lions Club president Shawnee Miller, and new members Tom and Mary Anne Leib pose after the new members took the Lions Club oath. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

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County Commissioners continue budget workshops

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Coryell County Commissioners had various discussions regarding the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) budget during their Tuesday, Aug. 11, meeting. This follows the budget discussions the commissioners had with various county departments from July 22 to July 30.
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Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, August 14, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors! I wanted to start off with a mention of one piece of news that is pertinent to the whole county and that is the passing of Ms. Sissy, Estelle Lovejoy Newton.
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Party Chicken Salad

Fannie Myers Huckabee
Friday, August 14, 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.com. 3 c.

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Mound News

Barbara Hopson
Friday, August 14, 2026
Coryell County 4-H Horse Judging held in Oklahoma Several children from Mound attended and enjoyed Popsicles with the Principals on Thursday at the Outdoor Learning Center at the Gatesville Elementary School. The annual Back to School Bash was held on Saturday August 8.

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Friday, August 14, 2026
A number of Coryell City folks attended a birthday party honoring 95-year-ol Floy (Puggie) Neimeier Sparkman at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Coryell County’s first ever Wiener Dog Race held at McKamie Stadium. The race was to benefit the Coryell County Chapter of The American Cancer Society.
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Fall sports update

Rickey Phillips Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 14, 2026
After two quick starts, GHS cross country will compete in a loaded field at the Belton ISD Invitational on Friday of next week. The Hornets will get to run against some stiff competition and also cover a course that features plenty of slopes and incline.

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Assessing area VB districts

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 14, 2026
With volleyball season now officially underway with the first matches being played at press time, teams are prepping for upcoming district play following the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment this past spring.

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**DISCLAIMER** Although

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
**DISCLAIMER** Although the proposed tax rate shown above exceeds the voter-approval tax rate stated in this notice, the Board of Trustees intends to approve a debt service rate higher than the District’s minimum debt service rate pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Tax Code.
Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Abbott, a 1999 graduate of Jonesboro High School, has served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was among the United States military personnel who rendered aid to passengers in an overturned bus in the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Republic of Korea, back in June. Courtesy Photo

Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Abbott, a 1999 graduate of Jonesboro High School, has served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was among the United States military personnel who rendered aid to passengers in an overturned bus in the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Republic of Korea, back in June. Courtesy Photo

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Coryell County native hailed for emergency response in South Korea

Lynette Sowell-stevens The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 14, 2026
A Coryell County native was among several active-duty servicemembers serving in South Korea who swung into action when a tour bus overturned, in the Korean Demilitarized Zone in Paju, Republic of Korea. Chief Master Sgt.
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