City Council holds public hearing for budget and tax rate
Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger
The Gatesville City Council held a public hearing Tuesday, Sept.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Gatesville ISD Athletic Director Rickey Phillips and Coryell Health CEO David Byrom display a helmet prior to kickoff of the home opener. GATESVILLE MESSENER/David Morris
Coryell Health makes donation to school’s football program
Friday, September 4, 2026
During the first game of the football season, held on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Gatesville stadium, the school district received a generous donation from Coryell Health for numerous specialized helmets for players.News
Notice of Public Sale
Gatesville Messenger Staff
Pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, Ideal Self Storage will hold an online auction.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Cross Country:
Rickey Phillips The Gatesville Messenger
GHS runners head to Glen Rose next week, stop No. 5 on the Hornets’ fall meet schedule.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Seahorn garners 100th VB victory
Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
The Lady Eagles (13-6) were in the Rio Vista Tournament Aug. 27 and 29.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Sports
Small town, big season Jonesboro youths lead area summer success
Small town, big season Jonesboro youths lead area summer success
Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger
Look on a map and Jonesboro is barely a blip.
Friday, July 24, 2026
The Hornet’s Nest
Rickey Phillips Special To The Messenger
Although we are now into the fourth week of summer break, there are still plenty of activities,...
Friday, June 19, 2026
Varsity tennis players who participated as student coaches during the recent GISD tennis camp. Pictured left to right: Head Coach Wendell Jones, Lexi Bryant, Annabelle Lea, Elijah Tyson, Rogan Smith, Olivia Potts, Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Jillianna Kim, Donnovan Herrera, Quinton Ivy, and Assistant Coach Alex Scott. Courtesy photo
GISD Tennis Camp draws record numbers of students
David Scott The Gatesvlle Messenger
The Gatesville ISD tennis camp has seen a massive surge in popularity, regularly drawing over 60...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Obituaries
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Meeks
Gatesville Messenger Staff
Darline Meeks Aug 19, 1942 — Aug 31, 2026 Martha Darline Meeks, age 84 of Kempner, passed away...
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Ruff
Gatesville Messenger Staff
Florence May Ruff May 12, 1938 ~ August 20, 2026 Florence May Ruff, age 88 of Gatesville, Texas,...
Friday, September 4, 2026
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Mitchell
Gatesville Messenger Staff
Jennie Lavon Mitchell December 11, 1975 – August 23, 2026 Jennie Lavon Mitchell, 50, of Gatesville,...
Friday, September 4, 2026
