Although he is not a school staff member, volunteer Adam Fitzer is dedicated to the safety of Gatesville students and staff, and is making a difference through the Friends on Duty program. "He …

Dr. Austin Horrocks is one of Coryell Health's management specialists, and made the move to a smaller setting after working in large cities, including San Antonio. "I was born in Utah and grew up …

The city of Jonesboro has scheduled its first annual Christmas Vendor’s Market on Saturday, Nov. 26. The market will be held at the Jonesboro Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be …

‘Gathering Gatesville’ held at GHS cafeteria Gatesville Community Outreach recently hosted Gathering Gatesville to spotlight students and teachers from the Career and Technology Education …

Sydney Mundkowsky, a 2020 graduate of Gatesville High School and now a junior on the Angelo State University Belles volleyball team, has been named to the All-Lone Star Conference second team for the …

The Texas Station Event Center will hold a dancehall honky-tonk music event on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Don Crum Band will be performing, set to start at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Pre-sale …

The contributions of area first responders and law enforcement officers were celebrated during a breakfast that the Gatesville Exchange Club held to honor those who protect and serve local …

Pam Kemp, pictured center, receives recognition from Rev. Stephen Schmidt and Linda Lovelace for her 22 years of service at Let’s Grow Learning Center. Kemp retires from Let’s Grow Learning …

It’s happily ever after for Mason Kyle Matthews and Tiffany Louise Sartor, both of Gatesville. The grandfather of the bride officiated the ceremony on October 29, 2022, on the beautiful 50-acre …

The Hemmeline Cemetery Association recently held its annual meeting with 13 people in attendance. Sidney Kiphen was re-elected as president and as a trustee. Sheila Necessary was re-elected as …

Gatesville residents will once again have an opportunity to help those in need through the annual Food for Families food drive, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at …

Since the Evant ISD Angel Tree became virtual last year, there was an overwhelming amount of generosity from the community. Evant ISD is looking for donations this year for the Angel Tree.Evant is …

The next meeting of CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Ranchers' Steakhouse. Social time will be held at 9:30 a.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 10 …

On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be horse validations held at the Gatesville Riding Club arena. The Coryell County Youth Fair will only need to attend. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, validations for market/ …

The next meeting of the Central Texas Travel Club will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Johnny’s Steaks and Bar-Be-Que in Salado, beginning at 11 a.m.They will be discussing trips, including a trip …

The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce recently selected Extraco Bank as its November Member of the Month. The business is located at 800 E. Main Street in Gatesville and can be reached by calling …

While speaking with Gary Wittie a few months ago, he told an interesting and unique story about his family and their service in the armed forces during World War II. Six Wittie brothers and their …

Rebel Brown was recently nominated as the November volunteer of the month at the Gatesville Senior Center. Pam Rudolph, director of the senior center, said, “He really deserves to be volunteer of …

The Gatesville Messenger’s office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. Those wishing to submit news or advertising will need to do so earlier than normal due to …

Veterans Day closings will occur on Friday, Nov. 11 to honor our veterans. The closings will include the following:  GOVERNMENT The City of Gatesville will be closed. The City of Oglesby and the …