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Gatesville school board discusses summer maintenance projects

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The Gatesville ISD School Board held a special meeting on Monday, June 8, to discuss various summer maintenance projects across the district.

The core team for Gatesville chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace were in attendance during the June 6 Shivaree event. The team consists of the following members: front row - Kathy Perryman, Marcia Strieber, Maranda May and Dr. Stephen Norris; back row - Ron Perryman and Altaberto Santiago. THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER/Ally Hinkle

National organization set to open chapter in Coryell County

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Thursday, June 11, 2026

A national non-profit organization with the mission to provide beds to children in need is preparing to open a chapter in Gatesville.

Briefs

News Staff

Thursday, June 11, 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.

Miss Shivaree 2026 Bailey Wolff (center) and other attendees look at jewelry during the 52nd annual Shivaree event on June 6. The Gatesville Messenger/Ally Hinkle

Summer Fun

Ally Hinkle And David Scott The Gatesville

Thursday, June 11, 2026

The 52nd annual Shivaree event took place on Saturday, June 6, all day on the Gatesville Courthouse Square to bring a day of summer fun to the local community.Prior to the Saturday festivities, the annual Miss Shivaree pageant took place on Friday evening in the Gatesville High School auditorium.

THE DISPATCH

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers from May 27 – June 2. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant activity.

Coryell County grand jury indicts 22 in May

Lynette Sowell-stevens Gatesville Messenger

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

A Coryell County grand jury indicted 22 individuals during the month of May, to include: Raymond Reefer, 48, Copperas Cove, theft of property $2,500 or more but less than $30,000 Jessica Diggs, 44, Copperas Cove, aggravated robbery, engaging in organized criminal activity Jenny Stouder, 45,...

City Council holds retreat to start off budget season

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Gatesville City Council held a special budget retreat meeting on Saturday, May 30 to discuss the goals for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Commissioners discuss law enforcement vehicles and bridge repair funds

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Coryell County Commissioners Court met on Friday, May 29, to discuss potential court orders regarding various law enforcement personnel vehicles as well as funding for various bridges.

Museum Spotlight

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

When visiting the service station exhibit at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center, visitors will see a vintage Coca-Cola cooler on the front porch of the station facade. Back in the day, the Coca-Cola bottles were kept cold by packing them in ice in an insulated cooler chest.

KIDS-K runners who began the race at 7:45 a.m. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott

Crime Stoppers Donut Dash considered a success

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The annual Cen-Tex Crime Stoppers Donut Dash took place on Saturday, May 16, with the starting point being at the Gatesville City Pool. Runners had the option of running in a 5K or 10K race, both offering unique challenges for runners of all ages.

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