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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.
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

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.
The Turnersville School as it appeared in 1912.

The Turnersville School as it appeared in 1912.

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.
CTC Vice Chancellor of Instruction and Workforce Education Tamara Clunis presents an Associate of Arts degree to Jeremisha Adams at the April commencement ceremony. The college is expanding course offerings to enroll more students thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Trellis Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO

CTC Vice Chancellor of Instruction and Workforce Education Tamara Clunis presents an Associate of Arts degree to Jeremisha Adams at the April commencement ceremony. The college is expanding course offerings to enroll more students thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Trellis Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO

CTC receives $750,000 grant to expand prison education

Wendy Sledd Special To The Messenger
Friday, June 19, 2026
Central Texas College (CTC) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Trellis Foundation to expand educational opportunities for incarcerated students through its Gatesville site.

THE DISPATCH

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from June 10 - 16. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
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