County employees gather on the courthouse steps wearing pink to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness. The Gatesville Messenger | David Scott
Pies are ready for pickup at a past Gatesvile Lions Cub pie sale. Pies and cobblers may be ordered through Nov. 18 and pickup is set for Nov. 24. Courtesy Photo
Gatesville’s mayoral candidates Meredith Rainer and Leo Corona shake hands before speaking to the members of Gamma Alpha. The Gatesville Messenger | David Scott
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Friday, October 23, 2026
The First Methodist Church of Gatesville held its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 41st consecutive year.From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the church was lively with roughly 30 vendors lined up both outside the church and inside, along with activities for all ages.
Back Row: Superintendent Dr. Barrett Pollard, Coach Wendell Jones, Rogan Smith, Colin Rainer, Quinton Ivy, Elijah Tyson, Ryan Connolly, Bryson Stevens, Donnovan Herrera, Coach Alex Scott. Front Row: Riley Butler, Paislee Moseley, Lexi Bryant, Olivia Potts, Annabelle Lea, Jillianna Kim, Miriam Hernandez, Abigail Shaw. The Gatesville Messenger | Ally Hinkle
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