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The demolition on the burned-out buildings on the courthouse square will begin soon. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/David Scott

The demolition on the burned-out buildings on the courthouse square will begin soon. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/David Scott

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Demolition/abatement on the square to begin soon

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
On Monday, March 16, a devastating fire destroyed the entire city block on the west side of the courthouse square which included multiple historic buildings including Leaird’s, A Freedom Bail Bonds, The Gatesville Messenger, and Davidson Chiropractic.
The core team for Gatesville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace were in attendance during the June 6 Shivaree event. The team consists of the following members: front row - Kathy Perryman, Marcia Strieber, Maranda May and Dr. Stephen Norris; back row - Ron Perryman and Altaberto Santiago. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

The core team for Gatesville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace were in attendance during the June 6 Shivaree event. The team consists of the following members: front row - Kathy Perryman, Marcia Strieber, Maranda May and Dr. Stephen Norris; back row - Ron Perryman and Altaberto Santiago. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

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National organization set to open chapter in Coryell County

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A national non-profit organization with the mission to provide beds to children in need is preparing to open a chapter in Gatesville.

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Briefs

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 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.
Miss Shivaree 2026 Bailey Wolff (center) and other attendees look at jewelry during the 52nd annual Shivaree event on June 6. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

Miss Shivaree 2026 Bailey Wolff (center) and other attendees look at jewelry during the 52nd annual Shivaree event on June 6. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

Summer Fun

Ally Hinkle And David Scott The Gatesville
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The 52nd annual Shivaree event took place on Saturday, June 6, all day on the Gatesville Courthouse Square to bring a day of summer fun to the local community.Prior to the Saturday festivities, the annual Miss Shivaree pageant took place on Friday evening in the Gatesville High School auditorium.

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THE DISPATCH

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from May 27 – June 2. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
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