Green Chili Casserole

This recipe appeared in the “Coryell County Cookin’” cookbook in 1994. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook.

Whatever happened to

1996 (Thirty years ago) Dr. E.E. Lowrey was a guest speaker at the Coryell County Genealogical Society where he presented a program called “Early Doctors and Medicine in Coryell County.

Coryell County Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses applied for in June at the Coryell County Clerk’s office include: Albert Alexander Castro and Chandler Diane Diaz Gabriel Alexander Michael Durham and Raynie Dee Gerdiane Coleman Jason Keith Fraley and Sierra Dawn Brister Micah Charles Gilmore and Mikalah Denae Cordell Douglas...

Mound News

Bobby and Nelda Carothers have a new great-grandson, Briar Hayes Shackelford. The parents are Caleigh (Carothers) and Cooper Shackelford. The proud grandparents are Jason and Jamie Carothers. They all live in Belton.

Pearl News

Happy Independence Day to my fellow Americans, I hope all of you have a safe and happy celebration on our country’s 250 anniversary. One last reminder that the Pearl Community Center is hosting the Pearl Bluegrass Jam and Fish Fry on July 4 going on all day.

Thinking ahead: Hornets already prepping for fall

The Gatesville Hornets won’t play their first football game for another couple months. However, players are already getting themselves set for the season ahead with summer competition.

New state licensing procedure in effect for food trucks

Starting Wednesday, July 1, all mobile food vendors (MFV) operating within the state must be licensed with the Texas Department of Health Services to operate a food vending vehicle (FVV). Due to this, all current licenses issued through the city of Gatesville will expire on July 1.

The Hornet’s Nest

Fall-sport start is next week Summer has a way of sprinting during June and into July, and this summer has been no exception. The first of four fall sports begin workouts next week, as GHS Cross Country starts official workouts on Tuesday.

Gatesville will finally get a Whataburger

Gatesville will soon see another popular restaurant chain with the announcement of a Whataburger set to open sometime in the future. This Whataburger location will be at 2733 SH 36, in the old Burger King building next to Walgreens.

Lions club holds annual banquet, welcomes upcoming leadership team

The Gatesville Lions Club held their annual banquet on Wednesday, June 24, at the Gilbreath Room in the Coryell Museum, located at 718 E. Main St.