Almond Blossom Ministries will hold a New Mercies Conference on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will be held at the Gatesville Civic Center located at 301 Veterans Memorial …

Wofford Presents “The Love Story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning” to CRSP members Marsha Lee Contributing writer Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series about Elizabeth Barrett …

Remembering Uncle Bob Robert Lee “Uncle Bob” Saunders was an early-day resident of Gatesville and the son of one of Gatesville’s early business pioneers. Born in 1880 in Gatesville, Uncle …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger is running a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook, or if you would like to …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a plat on April 25 for phase two of Twin Caverns Ranch, a subdivision in the Oglesby area. "It is a continuation of the same subdivision …

Since 2009 Trent Farrell has served as judge of the 52nd State District Court, helping hand out justice in Central Texas. During a Gatesville Lions Club meeting on April 19, Farrell gave an update …

May 2: Gatesville ISD will offer free physicals on Tuesday, May 2, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Coryell Health Medical Clinic. Updated physicals are required for next year's incoming seventh, ninth and …

The Gatesville Independent School District joined the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) in opposition to proposed state legislation which could allow money to be funneled from public …

The Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved an application for a grant for bullet-resistant shields for the GISD Police Department. The action was taken at the April …

After dropping a playoff warmup game against Class 3A power West, the Gatesville softball team rolled into the postseason for the second consecutive season – this time against District 24-4A …

Thanks to a 17-0 rout of Waco La Vega the Gatesville Hornets baseball team is back in the postseason. The Hornets were bi-district finalists in 2021 but missed the playoffs in 2022. They will face …

The approval of an interlocal agreement between Gatesville Independent School District, Coryell County and the Texas Department of Public Safety will allow the DPS to temporarily base seven troopers …

Frustrations with changes to a county road led a local resident to appear during the public forum of the April 25 meeting of the Coryell County Commissioners Court to voice his concerns. James …

County leaders are seeking ways to reduce the budget of the proposed Leon Street Annex, which is scheduled to house some of the county's justice of the peace offices as well as the 440th district …

Pursuit of excellence has already propelled Gatesville High School junior Barrett Boyd to some outstanding achievements - including school records in the pole vault and the 110-meter hurdles - but …

Members of the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barnard Cattle Company owned by Blayr Barnard. Members of the chamber joined Barnard and other employees at …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 5 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Claire Latham. Claire will receive a free one-year subscription to The Gatesville …

This photo captures the five generations of JoAnn Paul. On the top row from left to right is JoMarrs, great- grandmother and JoAnn Paul, great-great grandmother. On the bottom row from left to right …

A spelling bee will be hosted by Righteous Roots for the community’s youth on Saturday, April 29. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Gatesville High School auditorium and is open to second grade …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Several Jonesboro High School students held a bake sale to raise money for their junior-senior prom. Erin Lord and Karri Miller visited …