On Feb. 1, 1975, a tradition that would last for 48 years began following the marriage of Gatesville couple Ed and Eileen Stacy. The couple were married at the Antioch Baptist Church in New Hope, …

The annual Valentine Auction benefiting “His Kids” ministries will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Pearl Church of Christ following the morning worship service held at 10:30 a.m. Items for the …

The Oglesby Lions Club will be hosting the 53rd annual Rattlesnake Roundup on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26. The Rattlesnake Roundup will include a snake show and vendor fair, which will …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) — Carly McClellan of Gatesville was among the December graduates at Sam Houston State University. McClellan was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in journalism/public …

Centex Crime Stoppers can use your help in solving a case of theft of copper under $30,000. Between Dec. 31, 2022, and Feb. 7, 2023, an unknown person(s) forced entry to a building in the 500 block …

Waco La Vega got a basket on a runner from Qwae Willis in the closing seconds of regulation to sneak past Gatesville 64-62 in Tuesday’s District 23-4A boys basketball contest. Gatesville’s …

Soldiers stationed at North Fort Hood and Coryell County residents gathered Feb. 7 at The Feed Mill in Gatesville to talk about upcoming events and opportunities for partnerships. One upcoming …

When Lauren Morrell of Gatesville heard that a new city park is planned near the fitness center, one of the ideas that came to mind is the possibility of including a state-of-the-art pump track for …

Being able to have access to the materials needed — and also staying within the allotted budget — is crucial for being able to maintain streets throughout the county. With that in mind, the …

Gatesville Youth Sports get kids moving

The Turnersville Community Cemetery Association will be having a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 starting at 6 p.m. The topic of the meeting will be the Turnersville Tabernacle. The meeting will …

Special Edition of My Front Porch for the Gatesville Messenger to publish on February 4, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright …

Feb. 8, 2023 The Pearl Cottage Bookstore reported having a wonderful day this past first Saturday. The ladies there said that they were so happy that the weather was warmer and drier, which …

Mother Neff State Park will hold its annual Back to Nature Trail Run on Saturday, Feb. 25. There will include a 5K competitive run, a 2-mile fun run, and 1-mile kids run. The trail runs will wind …

The Hammack Building Marker Text: The Hammack Building is located on property once owned by John Chrisman, who helped survey the town of Gatesville in 1854. The building was constructed by W.W. …

Gatesville Junior High School recently announced the results of the 2023 UIL contest. They include: 7th Ready Writing Anna Gutierrez, 5th; Jaelee Thornton, 3rd 8th Editorial …

The Gatesville High School Band recently held a fundraiser in the school’s band hall. The event was a mattress fundraiser to benefit the school’s band program. The band hall, which was turned …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of Feb. 2-5.  While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more significant …

Girl Scout Cookies continue to be available for purchase in Gatesville. Local Girl Scout Mackenzie Stacher sets up her tent for business at Walmart every weekend from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Stacher sold …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in conjunction with the grand opening of the Hummingbird Boutique at 600 E. Leon Street in Gatesville on the historic …