Replacement of water and wastewater lines and manholes on Mills Street from 14th to 18th streets is scheduled to begin this summer after the Gatesville City Council awarded a contract to LC Paving …

Since 1925, when celebrity and advocate Helen Keller asked the Lions Club to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness, Lions have championed the cause of the visually …

It doesn’t take a baseball savant to look and see that the future is bright for Gatesville High School baseball. But the present is pretty darn good as well. Thanks to two of their most …

While keeping construction costs for the future Leon Street Annex appears to be a priority for the Coryell County judge and each member of the commissioners court, a discussion about the topic …

Even with all the success he has enjoyed over a storied athletic career at Gatesville High School, senior Carlo Martinez entered uncharted territory on May 11 when he competed in two events — the …

To celebrate the last day of school, The First National Bank of Gatesville will provide free snow cones for the community to enjoy on Thursday, May 25. Snow cones will be provided by Bryson’s …

The National Honor Society of Evant Independent School District recently had a workday on Monday, May 1. The workday was a community service project that was held at Coryell Health RehabLiving Center …

Mother Neff State Park will celebrate its one hundredth year with crafts and s’mores on Saturday, May 13. The celebration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to stop by the park …

Ricky Phillips, Gatesville athletic director, invites the public to attend a Year-End Shout-Out for students to be held on Monday, May 8. The shout out is to recognize all 2022-2023 athletic teams …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Gatesville Police Officer Dewey Jones and Sgt. Sharyn Cary were busy fingerprinting children at the Gatesville Exchange Club’s Day of the …

Businesswoman Karen George wakes up each morning and tells herself “Do you and let God take care of the rest.”George has been the owner of Vintage Royalty for over 17 years. Vintage Royalty is …

Congratulations to Chuck Ansis for submitting the photo that won the grand prize in The Gatesville Messenger’s Bonnets in Bloom Bluebonnet photo contest. Chuck will receive a one-year …

The Gatesville Independent School Board has recently voted to approve the dedication of the junior high auditorium to long-time educator Clay Reeves. The dedication will be held at the junior high …

The Pearl Cottage Bookstore has an exceptional, rare collection of Robert Redford memorabilia from a massive, private collection. Many of the pictures and items are autographed. It includes “The …

The Oglesby Independent School District recently released the A and A/B Honor Roll for the 3rd nine weeks. Students qualifying for the honor roll include: A HONOR ROLL 1st Grade Brennen …

Nell Blanchard celebrated her 88th birthday on March 18th. Her only gift request was that her beloved poodle, Lucy be thrown a fabulous Sweet 16th birthday party!  On March 25, Lucy was given …

Hopson Quarter Horses had a jockey representing them in Oklahoma this past weekend at the Ruby Buckle.  Ruby Pullen, on her horse, Bizzy, ran a 17.2 on a standard pattern Sunday placing them fourth …

The Gatesville High School cheer team will host a little hornet’s cheer camp from Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8. The camp will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gatesville High …

Grace Assembly Christian Church invites the community to dine at the King’s Table on Saturday, May 13. The meal will begin at 1 p.m. and will continue through 3 p.m. There will be fellowship, fun, …

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 …