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Rob Erwin takes his oath of office for interim County Judge, administred by Judge Trent Farrell on Tuesday afternoon at the Coryell County Commmissiners Courtroom in Gatesville. He replaced Roger Miller, who resigned Sept. 14. Gatesville Messenger | Ally Hinkle

Rob Erwin takes his oath of office for interim County Judge, administred by Judge Trent Farrell on Tuesday afternoon at the Coryell County Commmissiners Courtroom in Gatesville. He replaced Roger Miller, who resigned Sept. 14. Gatesville Messenger | Ally Hinkle

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Erwin sworn in as County Judge

David Scott Gatesville Messenger
Friday, September 25, 2026
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Rob Erwin was sworn in as interim Coryell County Judge at the County Commissioners courtroom annex.He was sworn in by Judge Trent Ferrell of the 52nd District Court, following the resignation of Judge Roger Miller on Sept. 14.
First Row L to R: Nita (Sheridan) Baize, Jane (Sadler) Jones, Ann (Lengefeld) Babb, Beth (Burt) Haines, Marva (McCutchen) McCarver, Charlene (Trewitt) Tapman Second Row L to R: Eldon (Sonny) Moseley, Catherine (Brown) Taylor, Rita (Henson) Sherwood, Leslie Davis, Don Russell, Sue (Keener) Burdett, Jerry Barton, Noel McLaughlin, Bill Long, Wade Sadler Courtesy photo

First Row L to R: Nita (Sheridan) Baize, Jane (Sadler) Jones, Ann (Lengefeld) Babb, Beth (Burt) Haines, Marva (McCutchen) McCarver, Charlene (Trewitt) Tapman Second Row L to R: Eldon (Sonny) Moseley, Catherine (Brown) Taylor, Rita (Henson) Sherwood, Leslie Davis, Don Russell, Sue (Keener) Burdett, Jerry Barton, Noel McLaughlin, Bill Long, Wade Sadler Courtesy photo

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GHS alum celebrate 70th reunion

Special To The Messenger
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Gatesville High School Class of 1956 held their 70th class reunion Sept. 18-19.Nine members were recognized at the High School Pep Rally on Friday. Sixteen class members and their guests, for a total of 23 people, met at Prima Pasta for a luncheon on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Volunteers in the old drug store exhibit at the museum show visitors what it was like to order sodas in years gone by. Gatesville Messenger | David Scott

Volunteers in the old drug store exhibit at the museum show visitors what it was like to order sodas in years gone by. Gatesville Messenger | David Scott

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Spurfest celebrates 25th year

David Scott Gatesville Messenger
Friday, September 25, 2026
Spurfest returned last Saturday celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center.

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Briefs

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, September 25, 2026
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.
Chicken Bisque

Chicken Bisque

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Chicken Bisque

Gatesville Messenger
Saturday, September 19, 2026
 Recipe of the WeekThis recipe appeared in the Coryell County Cookin’ cookbook in 1994. The Gatesville Messenger is running a series of recipes from that cookbook.

Whatever happened to…

Gatesville Messenger
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago)After 33 years, long-time educator Gerald Poe decided to retire and submitted his letter of resignation as assistant principal at the Gatesville Intermediate School.
2026 Homecoming Court

2026 Homecoming Court

Gatesville High School 2026-2027 Homecoming court

Gatesville Messenger
Saturday, September 19, 2026
By Ally HinkleThe Gatesville Messenger The Gatesville High School recently announced the 2026-2027 Homecoming court. The court features six seniors up for either homecoming king or queen as well as a male and female representative from the freshman, sophomore and junior classes.

Coryell County Judge resigns

Gatesville Messenger
Saturday, September 19, 2026
 By Ally HinkleThe Gatesville Messenger Coryell County Judge Roger Miller has submitted his letter of resignation amid discussions of the county’s budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
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