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Filing opens for November general election

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Local women take advantage of the pickle cardboard cutout photo opportunity during the first ever Pickle Festival on Friday, July 3. GATESVILE MESSENGER/ Ally Hinkle

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Gatesville holds first-ever Pickle Fest

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 10, 2026

During the Gatesville America 250 multi-day celebration, one of the most popular events to emerge...

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Fourth of July festivities continue

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 3, 2026

The city of Gatesville is planning a massive celebration for the country’s 250th birthday.

Whitney A. Myers, Gatesville Police Department, receives her graduation certificate from Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter during the Police Academy Basic Peace Officer Course Alpha Class of 2026 commencement ceremony.

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CTC Police Academy Graduates Strengthen Public Safety in Gatesville and Coryell County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

By Wendy Sledd,Special to The MessengerKILLEEN, TX (July 18, 2026)-- Public safety agencies in Gatesville and Coryell County are gaining three newly trained peace officers following the graduation of Central Texas College's Police Academy Basic Peace Officer Course, Alpha Class of 2026.

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Gatesville Messenger Staff

Friday, July 17, 2026

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

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County commissioners discuss vehicles and inmates

Ally Hinkle The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 17, 2026

The Coryell County Commissioners Court met on Tuesday, July 14, to discuss vehicles for the county...

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Hornets out to prove DC wrong

Rick Mauch The Gatesville Messenger

Friday, July 17, 2026

“Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” has hit newsstands and most likely is in the hands of nearly every...

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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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