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Pictured left to right are GISD employees, Gatesville Education foundation members, and H-E-B representatives: GISD superintendent, Dr. Barrett Pollard, Dan Davidson, Brittany Ellison, Velda Watson, Susie Meelbusch, Julie Matthews, HEB employees Teresa Moya and Micaela Klaich, Amanda Aguirre, and Michelle Martin. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Pictured left to right are GISD employees, Gatesville Education foundation members, and H-E-B representatives: GISD superintendent, Dr. Barrett Pollard, Dan Davidson, Brittany Ellison, Velda Watson, Susie Meelbusch, Julie Matthews, HEB employees Teresa Moya and Micaela Klaich, Amanda Aguirre, and Michelle Martin. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

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H-E-B delivers school supplies

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 7, 2026
H-E-B delivered pallets of school supplies to Gatesville ISD on behalf of the Gatesville ISD Education Foundation. This generous corporate donation from H-E-B helped the district significantly cut down required back-to-school supply lists for families.
COURTESY PHOTO | Lee Letzer • Covephotos.com

COURTESY PHOTO | Lee Letzer • Covephotos.com

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Gatesville Riding Club holds 89th annual Rodeo

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 7, 2026
The 89th annual Gatesville Riding Club Rodeo took place July 30 – August 1 at the rodeo arena.According to Riding Club board member Linda Segraves, “We had a record number of attendees – approximately 2,000 over the threeday weekend and a record number of contestants.

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City Council passes two ordinances

Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
By Ally HinkleThe Gatesville Messenger The Gatesville City Council met on Tuesday, July 28, to discuss potentially passing two new ordinances. The first ordinance was regarding fire hydrants and on-site sewage facilities.

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Saturday crash on F.M. 580 kills McGregor man

Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
By LYNETTE SOWELL-STEVENSThe Gatesville Messenger  A 40-year-old McGregor man died on Saturday after a two-vehicle crash on FM 580, west of FM 116 and east of Topsey. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) made the announcement on Monday morning.

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THE DISPATCH

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from July 22 – 27. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.
Mission Righteous Roots executive director Melanie Webb (left) poses with Annette (middle) and Bill Cole (right) after unveiling the conference room dedicated to the couple during the Volunteer Banquet on July 24. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/ Ally Henkil

Mission Righteous Roots executive director Melanie Webb (left) poses with Annette (middle) and Bill Cole (right) after unveiling the conference room dedicated to the couple during the Volunteer Banquet on July 24. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/ Ally Henkil

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Local couple recognized during Mission Righteous Roots banquet

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, July 31, 2026
Mission Righteous Roots recently held their annual Volunteer Banquet in which they dedicated a portion of the building to longtime volunteers. The banquet was held at their 904 E Leon Street location on Friday, July 24.
Display cases that show early day cameras and photographs from Coryell County.

Display cases that show early day cameras and photographs from Coryell County.

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Just picture it…

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, July 31, 2026
In a hallway across from the James Coryell Room at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center are two display cases containing early day cameras that once belonged to local photography enthusiasts.
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Pearl News

Jeffrey King
Friday, July 31, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors! The Pearl Community Center held their quarterly board meeting on July 27. This meeting is open to anyone that would like to attend and provide input on what is happening at the Community Center. Tim Wilkinson was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors.
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