Over the last two weeks, the remains of the west side of the courthouse square have been removed, including Leaird’s Furniture Store pictured above. Gatesville Messenger/David Scott
Generations of Gatesville and Coryell County residents will always remember their experiences when visiting Leaird’s Department Store on the west side of the courthouse square.
For many, those memories came rushing back as they watched or saw videos of the store engulfed in flames on March 16. The fire destroyed Leaird’s as well as The Gatesville Messenger, A Freedom Bail Bonds and Davidson Chiropr…
