Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 3 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Dominique Griego. Dominique will receive a free one-year subscription to The …

Although Jeremy Stills was recently named the Gatesville Volunteer Fire Department's Firefighter of the Year, he is quick to credit others in the department for all they have done to help him learn …

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 …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --The Gatesville Lions Club recognized Gatesville Intermediate School’s sixth grade teacher Michelle Hall as their “Teacher of the …

Homeless people in Houston can take hot 20-minute showers in mobile shower stalls provided by a group called Moving Waters. “We’re providing 150 showers a week,” said Dr. Jennifer Park, who …

Distracted driving is on the rise in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to pay attention on the road. In an instant, Karin Zaltsman lost her teenaged daughter when a driver made the decision to …

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 Bob had many memories …

Gatesville’s newly appointed police chief, Brad Hunt, who was sworn-in just eight weeks ago, recently spoke to the Gatesville Exchange Club about his law enforcement career. In his opening comments …

Mark your calendars for April 21-22 for the Pearl Community Center Flea Market. Also, the Pearl Cottage Bookstore and Resale Shop will have a big indoor/outdoor sale! Items we will have will …

The New Oasis Worship Center will host a live auction and fundraiser to benefit the New Oasis Worship Center building fund on Saturday, April 15 at the Flat Community Center. A barbecue meal is …

Two new principals have been named to replace the out-going principals at the Gatesville Primary School and Gatesville High School, Gatesville Independent School District officials …

The annual business meeting of the Murphree Cemetery Association in Evant has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16 at the First National Bank. The agenda will include a financial report, …

On Sunday, April 9, Live Oak Baptist Church will have an Easter egg hunt for children starting at 9:45 a.m. on the church grounds. Children are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets to gather eggs …

The community is invited to attend the Jonesboro Volunteer Fire Department BBQ luncheon on Sunday, April 16. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. held at the Jonesboro Community …

Coryell County Historical Marker “SPOTLIGHT” Hemmeline Cemetery Marker text: In 1895, members of the German Bethel Baptist Church (now Bethel Heights Baptist Church) established this …

The Peer Assistance and Leadership (PALS) program recently held a banquet and award presentation ceremony at the Gatesville High School auditorium to honor the students involved. The program, …

Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Head Start provides quality childcare for children ages three to five years old, and other needed services qualifying families …

The Exchange Club of Gatesville has selected several winners for the Golden Deeds Banquet to be held Monday, April 24 in the First Methodist Church Family Life Center, starting at 6:30 …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of March 29 – April 4.  While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host a Fort Hood hiring event at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center on April 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event is free to …