Having an opportunity to make a positive difference in a child's life – especially a child who may be experiencing troubled circumstances – can be life-changing, and that is the goal of Court …

Team Gatesville, Special Olympics Texas, attended the Tim Tebow Foundation’s “Night to Shine” prom on Feb 10. The prom was held at Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, and in person for the …

On Jan. 18, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and Central Texas College (CTC), Windham School District participated in the women’s Skills Demonstration and …

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Gatesville Senior Center spokesman Rebel Brown, pictured center, presented boxes of candy and chocolate roses to Senior Center Director Pam Rudolph, pictured right, and …

The Gatesville Senior Center invites the community to come to a free one-hour session that will educate the public on how to take better care of your heart. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. …

Staff members of Coryell Health RehabLiving competed in an Ultimate Dessert Challenge on Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.The Coryell Health RehabLiving staff asked Coryell Health staff members to be …

Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Monday, Feb. 20, celebrating Presidents’ Day.  Presidents’ Day was originally established as a …

Keep Gatesville Beautiful recently chose the home of Diana Wolcott at 2512 Mears Dr. as their February Yard of the Month. The recent cold weather and ice was hard on local landscapes, so the Keep …

When students get a break from school, they often tend to find more exciting things to do with their free time. That does not apply to 15-year-old Mackenzie Stacher, the Gatesville representative …

On March 4, the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce Foundation will hold its annual $10K Giveaway starting at 6 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center.All proceeds will benefit the continued restoration and …

The Coryell Retired School Personnel (CRSP) organization has been busy distributing free books across the county in conjunction with a statewide Children’s Book Project. The project is aimed at …

As an author, fitness trainer and senior athlete, John Clark has had some interesting experiences — many of which did not occur until after he reached the age of 60. Clark, who lives in Kempner …

Community members and soldiers stationed at North Fort Hood gathered for the 15th annual Military Appreciation Fish Fry on Feb. 10 at the Gatesville Civic Center, which included a pinning ceremony to …

Grace Assembly Christian Church invites the community to dine at the King’s Table today, Saturday, Feb. 11. The meal will begin at 1 p.m. and will continue through 3 p.m. There will be fellowship, …

On Feb. 1, 1975, a tradition that would last for 48 years began following the marriage of Gatesville couple Ed and Eileen Stacy. The couple were married at the Antioch Baptist Church in New Hope, …

The Oglesby Lions Club will be hosting the 53rd annual Rattlesnake Roundup on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26. The Rattlesnake Roundup will include a snake show and vendor fair, which will …

Soldiers stationed at North Fort Hood and Coryell County residents gathered Feb. 7 at The Feed Mill in Gatesville to talk about upcoming events and opportunities for partnerships. One upcoming …

When Lauren Morrell of Gatesville heard that a new city park is planned near the fitness center, one of the ideas that came to mind is the possibility of including a state-of-the-art pump track for …

The Turnersville Community Cemetery Association will be having a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 starting at 6 p.m. The topic of the meeting will be the Turnersville Tabernacle. The meeting will …

Special Edition of My Front Porch for the Gatesville Messenger to publish on February 4, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright …