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The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce is hosting Margaritaville Paint & Sip Ambassador Drive on Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the chamber.
The cost is $35 and covers all art supplies to enjoy time of painting a guided project to take home.
Friday, August 7, 2026
GISD school board holds preliminary budget discussion
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
The GISD School Board began in-depth discussions on the 2026-2027 operating budget, as well as school’s tax rate, during a special meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Courtesy photo John Flournoy, Pastor of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Gatesville, shows off his Military Order of World Wars Plaque with Wendell Jones (left) and the local LDS Missionaries (right). Fluornoy received the award from Retired LTC James Marques from NFH Chapter. The award is given to those in the community who have done outstanding service to the people of Gatesville.
John Flournoy
Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
GISD announces start and end times for new school year
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
The Gatesville school district has announced new start and dismissal times for the 2026-2027 school year.
The new start and end times are: Primary campus, Pre-K will start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. while Kindergarten will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3:45 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Commissioners discuss subdivision plat and health insurance
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
The Coryell County Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss updates to the Moody CR 340 Estates subdivision and health insurance for employees of Coryell County.
The conversation, led by Superintendent of Development and Permitting Justin Mannix, was regarding a 48.
Friday, August 7, 2026
New signage installed at Chamber of Commerce
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently erected a new digital sign which will inform the public about recent news, upcoming events, as well as the date, time, and temperature.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Briefs
Gatesville Messenger Staff
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.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Pictured left to right are GISD employees, Gatesville Education foundation members, and H-E-B representatives: GISD superintendent, Dr. Barrett Pollard, Dan Davidson, Brittany Ellison, Velda Watson, Susie Meelbusch, Julie Matthews, HEB employees Teresa Moya and Micaela Klaich, Amanda Aguirre, and Michelle Martin. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott
H-E-B delivers school supplies
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
H-E-B delivered pallets of school supplies to Gatesville ISD on behalf of the Gatesville ISD Education Foundation.
This generous corporate donation from H-E-B helped the district significantly cut down required back-to-school supply lists for families.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Gatesville Riding Club holds 89th annual Rodeo
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
The 89th annual Gatesville Riding Club Rodeo took place July 30 – August 1 at the rodeo arena.According to Riding Club board member Linda Segraves, “We had a record number of attendees – approximately 2,000 over the threeday weekend and a record number of contestants.
Friday, August 7, 2026
New signage installed at Gatesville Chamber of Commerce
Gatesville Messenger
By David ScottThe Gatesville Messenger The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently erected a new digital sign which will inform the public about recent news, upcoming events, as well as the date, time, and temperature.
Friday, July 31, 2026