Cen-Tex Crime Stoppers is seeking sponsorship's for the 2023 Donut Dash to be held on May 20. This event raises funds for the administration of rewards to people submitting tips that result in the …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 1 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Ryan McClinton. This photo, taken in Oglesby, truly represents the great state of Texas …

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

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   It’s ‘Bluebonnet in Bloom’; send us your photo and win our contest!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …

Many of those who enjoy listening to music don't know about the long process of changing a song from a diamond in the rough into a polished gem. During a recent meeting of the Gatesville Lions Club, …

Coryell County 4-H will host a talent show on Thursday, March 30, at the Gatesville City Auditorium. Performances will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is free to the public. The talent show will provide …

The Gatesville Silver Spurs Drill Team will hold their tryouts on Saturday, March 18, at 3:30 p.m at the Gatesville Riding Arena. Tryouts are only for the ages 12 and up. The Silver Spurs Drill Team …

Coryell County 4-H will host its 2023 fashion show on Monday, March 27 at Hay Valley Baptist Church. The exact starting time of the show will be determined once all entries are completed.  Entries …

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 Turnersville Cemetery Association  will have its first quarterly meeting on Monday, March 13, starting at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Turnersville Community Center and will be open …

Registration is now open for the Gatesville Summer Music Camp, to be held on Monday, June 26 through Thursday, June 29 at the Gatesville High School. Over the course of four days the children will …

The Turnersville Community Center invites the public to come to the Forty-Two Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 25. The entrance fee will cost $10 per person and $20 per team. Registration …

Vendors around Gatesville will host a Spring Sip and Shop for the community to enjoy. It will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giveaways, sales, drinks, and more will take place …

The Gatesville Riding Club is to host a Playday Saddle Series on March 18, April 15, May 6, May 20, and June 24. Books will open at 9 a.m. A saddle is high point for all ages. Buckles will be given …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A little ‘spaced’ out: We love our stuff and we are keeping it!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, …

Join the community on Saturday, March 11 at the Clear It & Clean It Day event. It will take place at Mother Neff Baptist Church, 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. The goal is to clear brush and overgrowth to …

The Bell County Master Gardeners Association recently announced their events schedule for the remainder of March. For those interested in gardening, the events held during the month are as …

OUTDOORS   Trolling — an effective way to locate fish   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of …

Gatesville Parks and Recreation will hold a 2023 Baseball and Softball Skills Day on Saturday, March 4, at Lions Club Park. The skills day is directed toward children in the age ranges of 8U through …

Tyler, TX – February 21, 2023 – On February 22, Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) will join supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the third annual Supermarket Employee Day. …