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Barbara Hopson
Friday, July 24, 2026
The Mound community lost one of its residents. Mrs. Mary Ann Gann died Tuesday, July 14, after a long and courageous journey. Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 18, at Greenbriar Cemetery in Gatesville with Rev. Bruce Cox officiating.

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Whatever happened to

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago) The Gatesville Exchange Club made a donation to Brandon Abbott to help the Jonesboro High School student to attend state and national FHA/HERO conferences.
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Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, July 24, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors! The Vista Mountain Wildlife Management Association held their annual membership meeting on July 18. There was a good turnout of existing members and several new members showed up.

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The Hornet’s Nest |

Ricky Phillips
Friday, July 24, 2026
Rickey Phillips The Gatesville Messenger Facilities update You may have already noticed several exciting improvements around Gatesville ISD athletic facilities, and the good news is there are even more on the way.
GISD superintendent Dr. Barett Pollard (left) poses with Betty Hines (middle) and Greg Hines (right) during the Hornet Legend spotlight portion of the Monday, July 20, school board meeting. GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

GISD superintendent Dr. Barett Pollard (left) poses with Betty Hines (middle) and Greg Hines (right) during the Hornet Legend spotlight portion of the Monday, July 20, school board meeting. GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

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Married pair selected as July Hornet Legends

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 24, 2026
A married pair of retired educators were formally recognized during the Monday, July 20, GISD school board meeting. The first educator to be recognized was Betty Hines. Betty began working for GISD in 1973 when she started teaching second grade.

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Mound News

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
ra Hopson, Dani Jo Wood, Sue Jones, Jeb and Reese Dixon.Cody, Jennifer, and Claira Cochran of Anson spent the week at the home of Don and Sue Jones. Cody is preached at The Mound Cowboy Church and Jennifer played the fiddle.
File Photo Job seekers visit a table at last year’s Regional Hiring Event held by the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation. This year’s event is set for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, located at 1206 W. Avenue B.

File Photo Job seekers visit a table at last year’s Regional Hiring Event held by the Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation. This year’s event is set for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, located at 1206 W. Avenue B.

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Copperas Cove EDC to host 3rd Annual Regional Hiring Event on July 29

Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Special to the Messenger  The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is excited to host the 3rd Annual Regional Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, located at 1206 W. Avenue B.
Photo cutline: Coryell Health Dr. Eichhorn speaks with the Lions Club during their weekly meeting on Wednesday.

Photo cutline: Coryell Health Dr. Eichhorn speaks with the Lions Club during their weekly meeting on Wednesday.

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Lions Club learns about hand surgery during weekly meeting

Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Ally HinkleThe Gatesville Messenger The Gatesville Lions Club were treated to a lecture from Coryell Heath hand surgeon Dr. Michael Eichhorn on Wednesday, July 22. Eichhorn practiced in Waco before joining Coryell Health.

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THE DISPATCH

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from July 8 – 14. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
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