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Best of Gatesville makes its return

Friday, August 21, 2026

The Gatesville Messenger is proud to announce the return of the annual Best of Gatesville local...

Members of the Retired Teachers Association had a booth at the recent Back to School Bash where they handed out free books to students and parents. They had several students interested in the books they were providing. The Gatesville Messenger/ David Scott

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Back to School Bash deemed successful

David Scott The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, August 14, 2026

The Back to School Bash was held on Aug.

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County Commissioners begin budget workshops

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 24, 2026

Now that budget planning season has begun, the Coryell County Commissioners have started holding...

Lynette Sowell-Stevens instructs chamber participants how to create and paint pictures. Courtesy Photo

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Chamber hosts Paint and Sip

Friday, August 21, 2026

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a Margaritaville Paint & Sip Ambassador Drive at the chamber office. The cost for the event was $35 which included all the art supplies.

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Briefs

Gatesville Messenger Staff

Friday, August 21, 2026

The following list highlights upcoming events in Gatesville and the surrounding areas that will...

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GISD school board holds preliminary budget discussion

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, August 21, 2026

The GISD School Board began in-depth discussions on the 20262027 operating budget, as well as...

Members of the Killeen Rotary Club pose with Gatesville ISD Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard after installing a Peace Pole on campus grounds on Saturday, Aug. 15. Courtesy photo

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Rotary installs Peace Pole

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, August 21, 2026

Though the Gatesville ISD school board primarily focused on the upcoming 2026-2027 budget and...

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Small town, big season Jonesboro youths lead area summer success

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Small town, big season Jonesboro youths lead area summer success

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 24, 2026

Look on a map and Jonesboro is barely a blip.

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The Hornet’s Nest

Rickey Phillips Special To The Messenger

Friday, June 19, 2026

Although we are now into the fourth week of summer break, there are still plenty of activities,...

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

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