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Gatesville gearing up for July 4th festivities

David Scott Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
The bulk of Gatesville activities will take place on Saturday, July 4. The day will begin with the America’s 250th Parade, which will consist of both the Kids Toy Parade and the Main Street Parade. The Kids Toy Parade is scheduled to begin around 4:30 p.m.

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The following list will highlight several upcoming local events in the Gatesville and surrounding areas that will occur within a month of each new publication of The Gatesville Messenger.
Helen Munday speaks about the Central Texas Hospitality House to the members of the Gatesville Exchange Club. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Helen Munday speaks about the Central Texas Hospitality House to the members of the Gatesville Exchange Club. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Hospitality House discussed at Exchange Club meeting

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
Helen Munday recently presented a program to the Gatesville Exchange Club about the Central Texas Hospitality House which is a faithbased ministry for the families of prisoners.
Gatesville ISD Superintendent Barrett Pollard (left) shakes hands with former educator Coach Elton Ramthun (right) during the Hornet Legend Spotlight section of the June 22 School Board meeting. Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

Gatesville ISD Superintendent Barrett Pollard (left) shakes hands with former educator Coach Elton Ramthun (right) during the Hornet Legend Spotlight section of the June 22 School Board meeting. Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

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Hornet Legends

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
Two former Gatesville ISD educators were honored during the Hornet Legend Spotlight at the Monday, June 22, GISD School board meeting. The first teacher to be recognized was Elton Ramthun.
Team Gatesville hosts annual bake sale

Team Gatesville hosts annual bake sale

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Team Gatesville hosts annual bake sale

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
Team Gatesville recently held its annual bake sale at the Chamber of Commerce Market Days event. They offered breakfast tacos a variety of baked goods.Team Gatesville is an accredited Area 12 Special Olympics Texas delegation.
The Turnersville School as it appeared in 1912.

The Turnersville School as it appeared in 1912.

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Museum Spotlight

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
In the school room display at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, visitors will see at least fifty photographs of rural schools that were once located in Coryell County.One of the many photographs on display is of the Turnersville School in the northern part of Coryell County.

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Sheriff’s Office arrests convicted sex offender

Special To The Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
· The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) announced on Monday that it has executed an arrest warrant for 47-year-old Blake Wright, on the charge of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements, a violation of Texas law.
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