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 …

Making a difference in students' lives may not be the exact job description for Michelle Martin, the truancy and dropout specialist for the Gatesville Independent School District, but it is a goal …

While acknowledging Jeremy Stills’ selection as Firefighter of the Year, Gatesville Fire Chief Billy Vaden echoed Stills' comments that it is a team effort that leads to success. "There's no …

Gatesville Senior Center recently honored all of its volunteers by having a “Rainbow Tea” luncheon. Rebel Brown, a regular and constant volunteer at the senior center was also recently surprised …

GISD sports roundup Boys Track: Senior Carlo Martinez ran a school-record time of 9:14.83 to place 13th overall in the 3200 meters at this morning’s Texas Relays. Martinez, a University of …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a short-term plan to seek a contractor to help with floodplain management issues, while also talking about the possibility of adding the position to …

The Greenbriar Cemetery Association will meet on Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. at Greenbriar Cemetery. If you are unable to attend, be sure to make a donation for the upkeep of the cemetery. Remit to …

Gatesville High School will host Prom 2023 on Saturday, April 15. The prom will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Texas Station Event Center. Tickets will be available for purchase through …

Deral has been the minister at Cedar Ridge Church of Christ for 34 years and has been the Executive Director at the Gatesville Care Center for 23 years. He loves presenting God’s word and …

The Evant Chamber of Commerce is to sponsor the Evant Market Day on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market Day will be held on the square in Evant. Admission is free. This community …

Evant Independent School District is beginning the referral process for Gifted and Talented services for the 2023-2024 school year. Evant ISD is committed to providing challenging learning …

Bar N Veterinary Clinic, PC is set to host a discounted vaccination and microchip drive-through event on Saturday, April 15. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We Chip Pets will be in …

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, hosted by Cheyenne Kizer, Founder of …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 2 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Chuck Bass. Chuck will receive a free one-year subscription to The Gatesville Messenger …

The Gatesville City Council is taking another look at city manager candidates after finalist James Fisher abruptly withdrew himself from pursuit of the position on March 31. Fisher was initially …

Avery Streetman finished 10th in district girls golf competition, and the Gatesville High School boys golf team won the district championship in competition March 28-29. The Hornet golf squad beat …

The Gatesville High School varsity tennis team accumulated 12 pieces of hardware at the Bryan Rudder tournament on March 24. The results: Girls singles - Callie Smith 1st, Kasey Fitzer consolation …

A work day will be held Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at Wood Cemetery. A meeting will commence following lunch at noon.  Be sure to bring gloves, hoes, shovels, lawnmowers, weed eaters, …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)    — David Lovelace was helping with the annual Methodist Men’s Pancake Supper held at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Lovelace was busy pouring …