The First National Bank of Central Texas contributed to the Gatesville Independent School District Education Foundation with a $10,000 donation on Friday, Aug. 11. With this donation, the …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of August 9 – 16.  While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …

Central Texas Roots Garden Club held their monthly meeting on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Junction 36. This month’s educational topic was led by Fallon Redding of Cen-Tex Reptile and Wildlife …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce presented J&M’s Hill Country Bar-B-Q with the August Business of the Month award in honor of Benjie Johnson. J&M’s Hill Country Bar-B-Q family would …

Bergman benefit fundraiser to be held August 26 Staff Reports There will be a benefit fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 26 for Lyndsie Bergman to help the family with medical expenses. The …

University of Maryland Global Campus has recently announced Alysia Ayala of Gatesville to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least …

RehabLiving at the Meadows wants to make Christmas special for their residents this year by participating in a Christmas project that will involve various Christmas lights to be donated. The …

My Front Porch Volume 303 for Publication the week of August 14, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright and entertainment …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Allsup’s to the community on Thursday, August 10 with a Grand Opening. The Past The Allsup’s story is truly one of achieving the American …

2023 Coryell Senior Expo to be held August 24 Staff Reports The 2023 Coryell Senior Expo will be held at the Gatesville Civic Center on Thursday, August 24. The event will be from 8 a.m. to …

The 2023-2024 4-H year officially kicks off September 1st, with enrollment beginning August 15th. Coryell County 4-H of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is excited to welcome new and …

University of Maryland Global Campus has recently announced Alysia Ayala of Gatesville to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least …

In 1983, when she was just 23 years old, Barbara Hopson was asked to become a weekly correspondent for the Gatesville Messenger. Little did she know at the time that she would be writing the same …

Gatesville Elementary School hosted a Snowcones with Principals event to introduce incoming students to the school principals, teachers and staff members.

Oglesby Independent School District will hold its Meet the Teacher on Monday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. This is a time for students to meet their teachers, visit with peers, gather information on classes, …

The Pearl Cottage Bookstore ladies reported a great day on Saturday, Aug. 5, despite the heat! They were able to say hello to many old friends and a big “welcome” to new ones, too! I remember …

Cone with a Cop event held Aug. 2 The Gatesville Police Department partnered with Studebakers Pizza for their annual free ice cream event. The event was open to the public and all children …

Kinsley McPherson along with two other 4H members and two chaperones from Coryell County made a trip to Ecuador as part of the Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors. They enjoyed learning about specialty …

Jonesboro Independent School District will hold its Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 16. Meet the Teacher will begin at 6 p.m. and continue through 8 p.m. Meet the Teacher will be a time for …

Jonesboro Superintendent Matt Dossey understands that not every student matches well with each and every school. “Every school has its strengths and weaknesses. Some kids do better in a small …