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Friday, May 9
The Gatesville High School Improv Comedy team will be putting on a final improv show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17. According to the improv coach, Ruth Hamilton, the public is invited to attend and …
Friday, May 9
As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, residents in Coryell County might think about a mother from the early days, who was sometimes referred to as the Mother of Coryell County, while others …
Friday, May 9
20 YEARS AGO (2005) Gatesville I.S.D. lost its appeal on state property values. Death row inmate Francis Newton was set to be executed Sept. 14, 2005. Luker Studio in Hamilton advertised …
Friday, May 9
Jeff Aresty moved from Boston to Waco in 2021. He says people in Boston and those in other parts of the world think of only two things when they think of Waco: Fixer Upper and Branch Davidians. …
Friday, May 9
The Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame is excited to announce a free concert at the Gatesville City Auditorium Friday, May 16. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at 110 N. 8th Street in …
Friday, May 9
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 …
Friday, May 9
In a small exhibit near the back of the Coryell Museum is a small-scale replica of the 1904 Leon River Bridge. Several early-day photographs of the bridge are included in the exhibit. The bridge …
Friday, May 9
The Presbyterian Church of Gatesville recently welcomed visitors into their sanctuary to observe the National Day of Prayer. The church was honored to sponsor the annual event and extended an open …
Friday, May 9
The senior recital of Katherine Sue Hopson, accompanied by David Perez-Guerra, was held Sunday evening, May 4, at White Mound Baptist Church. Special guests were Hal and Martha Hopson and their …
Friday, May 9
The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of April 30 through May 6. While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …
Friday, May 9
The Coryell County Genealogical Society will return to their usual meeting site at the Gatesville Public Library for their meeting Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. RootsTech is the premier conference for …
Friday, May 9
Absolutely “tons” of people have reported an outstanding weekend at the Pearl Bluegrass event and the Pearl Cottage Bookstore Day last week. Jammers enjoyed playing together both Friday …
Friday, May 9
During the April 28 meeting of the Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees, the subject of fencing around Gatesville Primary and Elementary schools was addressed. In the school …
Friday, May 9
Gatesville native and 1998 Gatesville High School graduate, Keith Mueller, has returned to his hometown to serve as captain of the Gatesville Police Department. On Thursday, May 1, a ceremony …
Friday, May 9
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 42 of Gatesville will host its first Catfish Tournament Saturday, May 17, at the Blora Hideaway Pavilion located at 7999 Sparta Road in Belton. Registration will …
Friday, May 9
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 42 will host a garage sale May 9 and May 10 at the Bobby Dean Hall at 214 Watts Lane in Gatesville. The Sons of the American Legion Post 42 will host a crawfish …
Friday, May 9
During the April 28 meeting of the Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees, the subject of a possible bond election in May of 2026 was discussed. The potential bond would include an …
Friday, May 9
Gatesville High School’s annual powderpuff game was held Wednesday, April 30. The seniors defeated the juniors, 8-7, after an intense game and a location switch due to weather conditions. …
Friday, May 9
Last week, City Manager Brad Hunt issued a press release to update the public on the city’s efforts to secure FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funding, repair damages and reopen …
Friday, May 9
The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a mutual aid request from the Lampasas County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, May 7, during a high-risk felony warrant service involving a …
Friday, May 9
The Oglesby Tigers traveled to Whitney High School Friday, May 2, to take on the Bluff Dale Bobcats in bi-district action. In the best-of-three series, the Tigers took game one by a score of …
Friday, May 9
Since summer is approaching, the City of Gatesville opened the splash park May 1. The splash park is free to the public and is open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Gatesville …
Friday, May 9
The 74th annual National 4-H and FFA Land and Range Judging contest was held in El Reno, Oklahoma, April 29 through May 1, with 199 teams entered and 34 states represented. Coryell County 4-H …
Friday, May 9
Oglesby Independent School District senior, Drake LeBlanc, made school history last week after being the first student in the district to complete Temple College’s Texas Bioscience Institute …
Friday, May 9
Oglesby High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian have been named for the class of 2025. Valedictorian, Drake LeBlanc Oglesby ISD valedictorian, Drake LeBlanc, is the son of Dustin …
Friday, May 9
Each year, Gatesville High School Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard selects seniors to be named superintendent scholars who received recognition in the seventh grade Duke TIP (Talent Identification …
Friday, May 9
Gatesville softball, Jonesboro softball, Oglesby baseball advances to next round of playoffs. Three Gatesville area teams have advanced to the next round of the playoffs for softball and …
Friday, May 9
It’s been said there is a beautiful cruelty to baseball, and sentiment was never more true than in the Gatesville Hornets' series loss to Lampasas in the bi-district playoffs. The Hornets …
Friday, May 9
Jonesboro Independent School District will join many schools across the nation in providing free meals to their students for the 2025-26 school year, but will not go through the National School Lunch …
Friday, May 9
A recent ribbon cutting was held to welcome DOMO Dove Nest Motorsports Club of Central Texas as a member of the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members and city officials were present for the …
Friday, May 9
Evant Independent School District’s Board of Trustees Election Day was held Saturday, May 3. Preliminary Election Results Three-Year Term: Curtis Williams, 31; Lauren Goins 36; Lura …
Friday, May 9
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is kicking off its second annual Healthy Texan Week May 5 through May 11, by highlighting resources for helping Texans embrace healthy living. …
Friday, May 9
Say hello to our neighbor, Jeffrey Clark! Jeffrey Clark has served our community as the Chief of Police for the Gatesville Police Department since he began his tenure in December of 2024. …
Friday, May 9
Once upon a time, young people in the United States would think about the future and picture themselves as having a successful and prosperous career, raising a family, and then retiring to a life of …
Friday, May 9
Alexandra Carol Meelbusch and Luke Aaron Jackson, both of Gatesville, recently announced their engagement on May 3. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Susie Meelbusch of Gatesville and Andrew …
Friday, May 9
The home of Kathy and Jim Upshaw, located at 401 7th St., is the recipient of Keep Gatesville Beautiful’s Yard of the Month for May. The Upshaws have lived in Gatesville since 2018, when …
Friday, May 9
An ongoing watershed project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research is working to reduce flood risks for residents in Coryell County and surrounding areas. The 30-month project, launched in …
Friday, May 9
Both propositions on the Oglesby Independent School District bond election ballot for $9.495 million passed on election day, May 3. The proceeds are intended to be used for campus and department …
Thursday, May 8
Cecil Lee Bone, 76, of Gatesville, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home on the Bone farm. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Scott’s Funeral Home in …
Thursday, May 8
Doris Dean Whaley, 94, of Gatesville, passed away at her home Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born to the late Orba Lee and Mary Jane Powell Jackson in the Spring Hill Community, south of …
Thursday, May 8
Mary Ellen Pringle, 82, of Amarillo, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, at South Georgia Baptist Church with Karen Wells officiating. …
Thursday, May 8
William (Bill) Thomas Ashcraft, 79, of Gatesville, passed away May 1, 2025. A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at First Baptist Church in Gatesville with Pastor Sam …
