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Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, June 26, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors, I was proud and excited to be a part of the Grand Reopening for the Gatesville Messenger last Saturday. Our Pearl friends from Sorry Boys BBQ were there cooking up some pulled pork sandwiches and sausage wraps.
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Mound News

Barbara Hopson
Friday, June 26, 2026
Little Mr. Sterlin Shults was honored on his fifth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon at his grandparents Don and Sue Jones’ roping pen. The kids enjoyed the slip and slide and the bounce house. Those attending were family and friends. Mrs.
Over the last two weeks, the remains of the west side of the courthouse square have been removed, including Leaird’s Furniture Store pictured above. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Over the last two weeks, the remains of the west side of the courthouse square have been removed, including Leaird’s Furniture Store pictured above. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Losing an 1898 landmark business

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
Generations of Gatesville and Coryell County residents will always remember their experiences when visiting Leaird’s Department Store on the west side of the courthouse square. For many, those memories came rushing back as they watched or saw videos of the store engulfed in flames on March 16.
Helen Munday speaks about the Central Texas Hospitality House to the members of the Gatesville Exchange Club. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Helen Munday speaks about the Central Texas Hospitality House to the members of the Gatesville Exchange Club. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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Hospitality House discussed at Exchange Club meeting

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
Helen Munday recently presented a program to the Gatesville Exchange Club about the Central Texas Hospitality House which is a faithbased ministry for the families of prisoners.
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Cowboy Coffeecake

Lynda Wooten, Gatesville
Friday, June 26, 2026
This recipe appeared in the “Coryell County Cookin’” cookbook in 1994. The Gatesville Messenger runs a series of recipes from that cookbook. If you would like to submit your own recipe of a favorite dish for possible publication, please email it to: dscott1929@yahoo. com 2 ½ c. flour 2 c.

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Whatever happened to

Friday, June 26, 2026
1996 (Thirty years ago) The Gatesville Unit donated $480 to the Gatesville Senior Center to sponsor one meal each weekday for an entire year for one home-bound senior citizen.

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THSCA ACCOLADES

Friday, June 26, 2026
Along with their TGCA awards, five members of the Lady Eagles were recognized by the Texas High School Coaches Association as part of their Super Elite Softball Team. The award honors players who have shown exemplary achievement in their respective sport.

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Lady Eagles lead all-state SB honors

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, June 26, 2026
When you win a third consecutive state championship, of course most of the accolades are coming your way. But what the Jonesboro Lady Eagles received recently from the Texas Girls Coaches Association is enough to make anyone from casual to diehard softball fans stop and take notice.
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