Tanner Brown, the son of Brian Brown, a 1981 Gatesville High School graduate and Veronica Brown, formerly of Waco, and the grandson of Barbara Herndon of Gatesville, recently signed a contract with …

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who have died while serving in the military for the United States of America. Formally known as Decoration Day, it’s a federal holiday observed yearly on …

This year will mark the 49th anniversary of the Gatesville Shivaree. The first Shivaree took place on Aug. 3, 1974, and next year Gatesville will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the special …

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign made a big comeback in Gatesville in 2022. That was only the beginning, as the Gatesville Lions Club steps up to the plate to help provide volunteers and lead …

The Coryell City, Osage Volunteer Fire Department will hold a barbecue luncheon on Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The luncheon will be held at the Coryell City, Osage Volunteer Fire …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Our changes have brought a positive response   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, …

The Gatesville Independent School District Community Outreach recently hosted “Spring into Summer” which was held May 4, at Gatesville Elementary School. Information was provided about …

The annual Shivaree color run is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The color run will begin and finish at the Star in the upper left-hand corner to the side of Vintage …

Robert Lee “Uncle Bob” Saunders was an early-day resident of Gatesville and the son of one of Gatesville’s early business pioneers. Born in 1880 in Gatesville, Uncle Bob had many memories and …

This year, as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department celebrates its 100th anniversary, much of the credit for the creation of the park system can be bestowed on former Governor Pat M. Neff and …

Grace Assembly Christian Church invites the community to dine at the King’s Table on Saturday, May 13. The meal will begin at 1 p.m. and will continue through 3 p.m. There will be fellowship, fun, …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH  What happens after graduation is what really counts  SAM HOUSTON  Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, …

Pamela Rudolph is the director of services at the Gatesville Senior Center. She has lived in Gatesville all her life and has worked at the Senior Center since August 2022. She enjoys being …

The locally known “Leon River Dutch Oven Gang” will be providing some down-home cooking to benefit the ongoing restoration process of the historic Eagle Springs Baptist Church located in …

Earlier this month, members of Retired School Personnel (CRSP) learned a little about 4-H, what it is, what is involved, and how it has changed over the years. The program was organized by County …

Since 1925, when celebrity and advocate Helen Keller asked the Lions Club to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness, Lions have championed the cause of the visually …

To celebrate the last day of school, The First National Bank of Gatesville will provide free snow cones for the community to enjoy on Thursday, May 25. Snow cones will be provided by Bryson’s …

Businesswoman Karen George wakes up each morning and tells herself “Do you and let God take care of the rest.”George has been the owner of Vintage Royalty for over 17 years. Vintage Royalty is …

Congratulations to Chuck Ansis for submitting the photo that won the grand prize in The Gatesville Messenger’s Bonnets in Bloom Bluebonnet photo contest. Chuck will receive a one-year …

Nell Blanchard celebrated her 88th birthday on March 18th. Her only gift request was that her beloved poodle, Lucy be thrown a fabulous Sweet 16th birthday party!  On March 25, Lucy was given …