News
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that they are accepting nominations for County Committee members until Aug. 3.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Area softball players honored by Texas Sports Writers
Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
On the heels of grabbing a share of history with a third consecutive state championship, a host of players from the Jonesboro Lady Eagles - along with their coach - paced the Class 1A All-State softball honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association.
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Gatesville Lions Club members took a photo at the ballparks in recognition of the club’s $15,000 donation for sidewalks in 2025 in celebration of their 90th anniversary on July 8. COURTESY PHOTO
The Hornet’s Nest |
Ricky Phillips
2026-2027 Athletics’ tickets, passes
Here is information pertaining to the sale of GHS Varsity Football season tickets, athletic season passes, and Honorary Hornet passes for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Michelle Martin displays “just a few” of the many items that can be found in the Resource Room at the Stinger Stash. Gatesville Messenger/ David Scott
Gatesville ISD offers “Stinger Stash” Resource Room
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
During the summer of 2024, Gatesville Independent School District created a “Resource Room,” or what it is now called the “Stinger Stash,” to benefit students and faculty and covers all five campuses.
Friday, July 10, 2026
By early afternoon, the Bluegrass Kitchen had run completely out of food. Lines were stretched down the hallways of the former school with hungry guests. Courtesy Photo/Leo Corona
Record attendance at Pearl Bluegrass on July 4
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Even with the unbearable heat, hordes of Bluegrass music enthusiasts made the journey to the small community of Pearl in southwestern Coryell County to celebrate the fourth of July at the Pearl Community Center.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Gatesville ISD football coach talks with Lions Club
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Gatesville ISD head football coach Jose Aguirre spoke with the Lions Club members about the summer football camps as well as the upcoming football season on Wednesday, July 8.
Friday, July 10, 2026
KGB names the July Yard of the Month
Rosemary Whittle Special To The Messenger
Keep Gatesville Beautiful has chosen the “Redemption Prayer Garden” of Coryell Community Church, 115 North Levita Road, for July Yard of the Month. This beautiful garden was the vision of Walter Davidson, who founded the church and served as its first pastor.
Friday, July 10, 2026
THE DISPATCH
Gatesville Messenger Staff
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from June 24 – 30. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Messenger to hold Fourth of July photo contest
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
As part of the Semiquincentennial, or America 250, celebrations, the Gatesville Messenger is holding a Fourth of July photo contest open to the public.
Friday, July 3, 2026
Camp Hood relics on display in the military exhibit at Coryell Museum and Historical Center. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott
Camp Hood remembered
David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the public needs to be encouraged to come by and see all of the historical memorabilia on display in the military exhibit at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center. Without the military, our country would not have lasted 250 years.
Friday, July 3, 2026