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Jeffrey King
Friday, August 21, 2026
Howdy Friends and Neighbors! As the dry spell and heat continues, I wanted to put a special “thank you” out there to the local fire departments that have had to make a few runs out to Pearl over the last couple of weeks.
From left to right: Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard, students Jadan Moore and Lilly Kinsey, high school choir director Cherith Wells and high school principal Liz Shoaf pose during the student spotlight portion of the Monday, Aug. 17, school board meeting. Ally Hinkle I The Gatesville Messenger

From left to right: Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard, students Jadan Moore and Lilly Kinsey, high school choir director Cherith Wells and high school principal Liz Shoaf pose during the student spotlight portion of the Monday, Aug. 17, school board meeting. Ally Hinkle I The Gatesville Messenger

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Gatesville choir students recognized during Student Spotlight

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 21, 2026
Two high school choir students were recognized during the first Student Spotlight of the 2026-2027 school year.
From left to right: GISD Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard, staff member Amanda Latham and high school principal Liz Shoaf pose during the Staff Spotlight portion of the Monday, Aug. 17, school board meeting. Ally Hinkle I The Gatesville Messenger

From left to right: GISD Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard, staff member Amanda Latham and high school principal Liz Shoaf pose during the Staff Spotlight portion of the Monday, Aug. 17, school board meeting. Ally Hinkle I The Gatesville Messenger

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Ag teacher recognized for aiding another district

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 21, 2026
A driver with the high school cheer team was honored during the first Staff Spotlight of the 2026-2027 school year. Amanda Latham, a vocational agriculture teacher at the high school, was recognized for her kindness toward a group of students in another school district in need.
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Skyler Rayne Henderson of Troy and Luke Allen Gregory of Gatesville were united in marriage May 30, 2026. A garden ceremony was held at the home of Mark and Lola Lam of Gatesville, grandparents of the groom, with Beverly Jones officiating.
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Fall sports update Cross Country:

Rickey Phillips The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 21, 2026
GHS competes in the Brownwood meet next Wednesday, then prepares to host its annual GHS Bill Bradley Invitational here on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The GHS meet will include high school runners in the morning and junior high division that afternoon.
GISD Community Outreach leader, Michelle Martin, inspects the many boxes of groceries being delivered from the Central Texas Food Bank. David Morris | The Gatesville Messenger

GISD Community Outreach leader, Michelle Martin, inspects the many boxes of groceries being delivered from the Central Texas Food Bank. David Morris | The Gatesville Messenger

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GISD’s Stinger Stash Marketplace open for business

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 21, 2026
In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Stinger Stash Marketplace was recently re-stocked with more than 8,500 pounds of grocery items from the Central Texas Food Bank, according to community outreach leader Michelle Martin.
Coryell Retired School Personnel chapter elected new officers for the 2026-- 2027 and 2027-2028 terms. The officers are, Gail Johnson, President; Terri Phillips, 1st Vice President; Kathy Smith, 2nd Vice President; Debbie Grmela, Treasurer; and Debbie Martin, Secretary. Belton Journal 5x10.pdf 1 7/2/26 10:01 AM

Coryell Retired School Personnel chapter elected new officers for the 2026-- 2027 and 2027-2028 terms. The officers are, Gail Johnson, President; Terri Phillips, 1st Vice President; Kathy Smith, 2nd Vice President; Debbie Grmela, Treasurer; and Debbie Martin, Secretary. Belton Journal 5x10.pdf 1 7/2/26 10:01 AM

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CRSP elects new officers

Gatesville Messenger Staff
Friday, August 21, 2026

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Hornets set to open season at home

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Friday, August 21, 2026
The preseason is now over and the Gatesville Hornets are set to open the 2026 football season when they host Lampasas on Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. It’s the first of two straight home games for the Hornets as they follow by hosting Glen Rose on Sept. 4, also at 7:30 p.m.
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