News

Exclusive Subscriber Content

City Council passes two ordinances

Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
By Ally HinkleThe Gatesville Messenger The Gatesville City Council met on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss potentially passing two new ordinances. The first ordinance was regarding fire hydrants and on-site sewage facilities.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Saturday crash on F.M. 580 kills McGregor man

Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENSThe Gatesville Messenger  A 40-year-old McGregor man died on Saturday after a two-vehicle crash on FM 580, west of FM 116 and east of Topsey. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made the announcement on Monday morning.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

THE DISPATCH

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from July 22 – 27. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Mission Righteous Roots executive director Melanie Webb (left) poses with Annette (middle) and Bill Cole (right) after unveiling the conference room dedicated to the couple during the Volunteer Banquet on July 24. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/ Ally Henkil

Mission Righteous Roots executive director Melanie Webb (left) poses with Annette (middle) and Bill Cole (right) after unveiling the conference room dedicated to the couple during the Volunteer Banquet on July 24. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/ Ally Henkil

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Local couple recognized during Mission Righteous Roots banquet

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
Mission Righteous Roots recently held their annual Volunteer Banquet in which they dedicated a portion of the building to longtime volunteers. The banquet was held at their 904 E Leon Street location on Friday, July 24.
Display cases that show early day cameras and photographs from Coryell County.

Display cases that show early day cameras and photographs from Coryell County.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Just picture it…

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
In a hallway across from the James Coryell Room at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center are two display cases containing early day cameras that once belonged to local photography enthusiasts.
Jeffrey King

Jeffrey King

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, July 31, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors! The Pearl Community Center held their quarterly board meeting on July 27. This meeting is open to anyone that would like to attend and provide input on what is happening at the Community Center. Tim Wilkinson was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mound News

Barbara Hopson
Friday, July 31, 2026
Carothers family celebrates numerous birthdays The Carothers family celebrated two birthdays while on a company trip to Las Vegas. Chyna Hoffman said “Yes!” becoming the fiancé of Canyon Carothers on July 18th. Bobby Carothers celebrated his 80th birthday twice.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Whatever happened to

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago) Jeff Howard, Coryell County Extension agent, was named the recipient of the Achievement Award through the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Photo Courtesy of: Insanely Good Recipes

Photo Courtesy of: Insanely Good Recipes

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

Mrs. Otto Bates, Levita
Friday, July 31, 2026
This recipe appeared in the Coryell County Cookin’ cookbook in 1994. The Gatesville Messenger is running a series of recipes from that cookbook.
Subscribe to