On Saturday, April 1 Don’t Mess with Texas began their annual trash-off for the entire month of April. Every year families, social clubs, Adopt-a-Highway groups, neighborhoods, and Keep Texas …

The Eldon Perkins third annual Cartel Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, May 27, at the Evant Municipal Park. Non-sanctioned entry fees include $100 for 3 meats (brisket, ribs, and chicken), $10 …

The Bell County Master Gardeners Association recently announced its events schedule for the month of May. For those interested in gardening, the events held during the month are:   MAY …

Outstanding students, as well as a firefighter, peace officer, healthcare professional, educator and community members were honored during the Gatesville Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds Banquet held …

The Gatesville Boys and Girls Club is about to receive a kitchen upgrade and is still eagerly awaiting the arrival of new vans to help transport youths. That news and more was recently shared by …

The Evant Future Farmers of America Range team competed at Tarleton State University State Career Development Event contest recently and finished within the top 30 of the state of Texas. The team …

The Davidson Cemetery Association will meet today at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. Davidson Cemetery is located on FM 1829 between Hwy. 84 and FM 107. The cemetery, originally known as Blackfoot …

Cen-Tex Crime Stoppers will hold its’ annual Donut Dash on Saturday, May 20. This will be a chip timed race; it will start and finish at the Gatesville City Pool located at 300 S. 8th Street in …

Almond Blossom Ministries will hold a New Mercies Conference on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will be held at the Gatesville Civic Center, hosted by Cheyenne Kizer, Founder of …

On April 23 Richard and LaRue Pafford were given a 50th wedding anniversary party by their five children. The party was at the Turnersville Baptist Church. The Paffords were married by Joe Broadway, …

Almond Blossom Ministries will hold a New Mercies Conference on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The conference will be held at the Gatesville Civic Center located at 301 Veterans Memorial …

Wofford Presents “The Love Story of Elizabeth Barrett Browning” to CRSP members Marsha Lee Contributing writer Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series about Elizabeth Barrett …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger is running a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook, or if you would like to …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a plat on April 25 for phase two of Twin Caverns Ranch, a subdivision in the Oglesby area. "It is a continuation of the same subdivision …

Since 2009 Trent Farrell has served as judge of the 52nd State District Court, helping hand out justice in Central Texas. During a Gatesville Lions Club meeting on April 19, Farrell gave an update …

Pursuit of excellence has already propelled Gatesville High School junior Barrett Boyd to some outstanding achievements - including school records in the pole vault and the 110-meter hurdles - but …

Members of the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barnard Cattle Company owned by Blayr Barnard. Members of the chamber joined Barnard and other employees at …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 5 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Claire Latham. Claire will receive a free one-year subscription to The Gatesville …

This photo captures the five generations of JoAnn Paul. On the top row from left to right is JoMarrs, great- grandmother and JoAnn Paul, great-great grandmother. On the bottom row from left to right …

A spelling bee will be hosted by Righteous Roots for the community’s youth on Saturday, April 29. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Gatesville High School auditorium and is open to second grade …