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Friday, April 11
John Lucky Luckadoo, of Dallas, 104 years old, was a member of a famous bomber group during World War II. “It was the Bloody 100th Bomb Group,” says Lucky. “That group was the …
Friday, April 11
The DISPATCH The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of April 3 – April 8. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list …
Friday, April 11
20 YEARS AGO (2005) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department named Mother Neff State Park the “Park of the Month.” Businessman Bill Herridge was honored with the Seven Seal Award from the …
Friday, April 11
The community of Pearl extends their deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. Pauline Conner, age 97, who passed to her heavenly home on April 1. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 8, at …
Friday, April 11
Mr. Noah Truett Hopson received his first-place medal for UIL Music Memory. His parents, brother and sister, Paul, Rachel, Benjamin and Emma Hopson are so very proud of all the hard work that he put …
Friday, April 11
For the Archie family, social media has become a space where they can inspire others with content about agriculture, family, and faith. With 1.3 million followers on TikTok, Cody and Erika …
Friday, April 11
To commemorate their 90th anniversary, Gatesville Lions Club wanted to do something big to recognize their club and help the Gatesville community. A check for $15,000 was recently donated to improve …
Friday, April 11
Originally postponed due to threats of rain, community members would not let a little rain keep them away from volunteering to help clean Restland Cemetery. City Manager Brad Hunt said, “Our …
Thursday, April 10
This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you would …
Thursday, April 10
Several months ago, the Coryell County Historical Commission decided to apply for a historical marker to be placed at the site of the Gatesville State School for Boys which was a juvenile corrections …
Thursday, April 10
Despite the downpour of rain last Saturday morning, plant-lovers from all over the community showed up at the Gatesville High School Greenhouse for their annual plant sale. A wide variety of …
Thursday, April 10
After being away from the Pearl Bluegrass Jam for a few years, Anji Pearl Day recently made a triumphant return to the stage — a place she holds dear to her heart. Anji Pearl, who now teaches …
Thursday, April 10
The Oglesby High School boys golf team competed in a district tournament last Monday at the Lake Waco Golf Club. The Tigers finished in fourth place out of the eight teams that were present. …
Thursday, April 10
In a Gatesville City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 8, updates on FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) processes for Faunt Le Roy Park and Gatesville Public Library rehabilitation projects …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville High School athletes on the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams were selected for the Waco Tribune Herald Super Centex Team as well as receiving District 23-4A awards. A few …
Thursday, April 10
Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Friday, April 18 and Sunday, April 20, in celebration of Good Friday and Easter. Closings in the …
Thursday, April 10
The Gatesville Exchange Club will host its 29th annual Fire Ant Tour Saturday, June 14 at the Gatesville Civic Center, located at 301 Veteran’s Memorial Loop. There was a total of 232 …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville High School senior golfers Max Healer and Avery Streetman are headed to the regional tournament this year after both athletes qualified as medalists in the final round of the District …
Thursday, April 10
A local sixth grade student from Gatesville Independent School District, Erin Petty, was recently invited to sing with the Texas Choral Directors Association (TDCA) Elementary Honor Choir this …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville Intermediate School students recently competed with multiple other school districts in the academic UIL competition. First place finishers Number Sense: Blake Winkler, fifth …
Thursday, April 10
Coryell County 4-H range science project group members, parents, and volunteers provided leadership to host the sixth annual MJ Hanna Ranch Invitational Plant ID and Range Evaluation contests. …
Thursday, April 10
The Jonesboro High School boys and girls golf teams competed in a district golf tournement on Monday, March 31. The girls team will advance to regionals along with Austin Massingill from the …
Thursday, April 10
Students from Oglesby Independent School District recently competed in the High School Academic UIL (University Interscholastic League) contest at Navarro College. According to Oglesby ISD, the …
Thursday, April 10
Coryell Health is hosting a month-long fundraiser during April called, “Every Sole Deserves a Sock,” in efforts to collect new pairs of socks for patients. The fundraiser aims to …
Thursday, April 10
On Thursday, April 3, the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office recognized the Gatesville Care Center and its director, Deral McWhorter, for their selfless actions. McWhorter was contacted about …
Thursday, April 10
Jonesboro High School’s UIL (University Interscholastic League) team recently competed in the UIL 1A District 26 Academic Contest. Three students will now advance to the regional …
Thursday, April 10
Evant Independent School District Counselor Jessica Buck was honored with a certificate of appreciation at a Region 12 ESC (Education Service Center) Counselor Appreciation Luncheon. Buck was …
Thursday, April 10
Oglesby Independent School District recently held an award ceremony to present certificates to students for their accomplishments from the third nine-weeks of school. Prekindergarten …
Thursday, April 10
A major milestone has been made by the City of Gatesville’s Parks and Recreation Department after Director Seth Philips and his team received a 2025 Texas Teen-Age State T-Ball Tournament …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville’s annual Good Friday Community Cross Walk, organized by Carlos Webb, will be held on April 18, to honor Good Friday and Easter. The walk will begin at the First Methodist Church …
Thursday, April 10
Oglesby High School and Junior High School girls and boys track teams competed in the District 26A track meet in Zephyr. The high school boys team achieved district champion status and will …
Thursday, April 10
In a city council meeting of the City of Gatesville, held Tuesday, April 8, council members signed a proclamation with Tree City USA, an Arbor Day Foundation program, in honor of Arbor Day, which is …
Thursday, April 10
Say hello to our neighbor, David Christian! David Christian, store manager at Higginbotham Brothers, has been with the business since 1998. He said that the best part about his job is being able …
Thursday, April 10
The Gatesville High School cheerleading program will host its annual Lil’ Hornet Cheer Camp June 16 through June 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sidney L. Pruitt Gymnasium. The camp will …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville Independent School District has released the dates for its summer sports camps that will be held from late May through the end of July. The camps are open to all incoming first …
Thursday, April 10
Gatesville High School senior, Alex Johnson, will be taking the leap to an “Ivy League” university following his graduation from high school in May. Johnson, age 18, is the son of Crystal …
Thursday, April 10
From 1936 until 1945, Ercell W. Brooks served as the superintendent of Gatesville ISD. His photograph and some of his background information are featured in the school room display at the Coryell …
Thursday, April 10
Pauline Mildred Keeley Conner, age 97, of Bee House, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Gatesville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Scott’s Funeral Home. Interment …
