Sign up for library cards in September By Faye Nichols, Library Director September is Library Card Signup Month! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark …

The Gatesville Independent School District Board of Trustees gave final approval to the 2022-23 budget and tax rate during a special meeting on Aug. 30, setting the budget at $29,717,793 and the tax …

Quick thinking by Gatesville High School cafeteria manager Brittany Boaz helped save a co-worker's life, and Boaz was recognized for her actions during the Aug. 30 meeting of the Gatesville …

Businesses and governmental offices across Coryell County will join the rest of the nation on Monday, Sept. 5, celebrating Labor Day.Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of …

In 1940, author Ernest Hemingway wrote the classic novel, “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” These days, that title may have an opposite meaning for the residents of Gatesville and could be titled For …

Coryell Health hosted a ribbon cutting at the Medical Clinic- Waco location performed by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 16. The new clinic location is on 5100 Franklin Avenue in …

When you enter Roy Ward’s cigar store in Hico, the bell rings. “The name of the store is The Wooden Indian Cigar Shop,” says Roy. “We started out just selling premium handmade, hand rolled …

Optional, student-led prayer-at-the pole will be held Friday mornings this school year at Gatesville’s high school and junior high campuses. The sessions will begin at 7:30 a.m. at each of those …

The historic Eagle Springs Baptist Church recently began the early stages of a facelift. The church building, constructed in 1878, has been moved twice over the last 20 years and is constantly in …

While housing options for lower income residents in Gatesville may seem to be few and far between, one option that provides a lifeline for both families and single adults is housing offered by the …

Bare Bones BBQ will proudly present classic rock star Ted Nugent on the Bone Yard Stage in Gatesville on Saturday, Sept. 10, in a show to benefit the Friends Helping Veterans organization. Special …

Daryl and Debbie Maxwell of Gatesville recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Daryl Maxwell and the former Debbie Tippit were married on Aug. 18, 1972, at First Baptist Church in Gatesville, …

It’s time to enroll in 4-H for the year! As the largest youth development program in the nation, 4-H offers kids a chance to develop life skills, make new friends, learn about their communities, …

The Cruzin Cruzer Club will be holding its 36th annual car show on the courthouse square in Gatesville on Sept. 17.There will be a $100 cash drawing for pre-registering. Pre-register online …

The 2022 Gatesville Hornet Football posters have arrived and can be picked up at The Gatesville Messenger located at 116 S. 6th Street. A football team photo and 2022 varsity schedule are on the …

The Gatesville High School National Honor Society inducted approximately 18 new members at the close of the 2021-2022 school year. For students to be accepted and placed, they must demonstrate …

Weldon and Charolett Chambers may not live in Gatesville – or even Coryell County – but their commitment to doing their best for local students is why the Gatesville Independent School District …

Charlie Wise, a well-known and respected citizen of Gatesville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 19 at the age of 94. Wise was well known for his philanthropy, good deeds, strong faith, and his hard …

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office recently announced a multi-county sheep and goat workshop which will be held on Friday, August 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $20 per person and …

 Gatesville Elementary School’s partners from the 1-393 BSB, 120th IN BDE, and First Army West were recently on hand at the school to ensure that the students had a great first morning. The …