The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a seven-year tax note on Feb. 14 that will pay for the construction of a new justice center and also for the expansion of the Coryell County …

Although he has been on the job since Feb. 3, new Gatesville Police Chief Brad Hunt was sworn in during a ceremony on Feb. 14 with his family attending. Hunt's wife, Courtney, pinned her husband's …

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 …

A pair of Gatesville Hornets football standouts earned spots on the Texas Sports Writers Association/Blue Bell Class 4A All-State Team released on Feb. 8. Senior Kyle Shafer and junior Lawson …

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 annual Valentine Auction benefiting “His Kids” ministries will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Pearl Church of Christ following the morning worship service held at 10:30 a.m. Items for the …

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 …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003) — Carly McClellan of Gatesville was among the December graduates at Sam Houston State University. McClellan was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in journalism/public …

Centex Crime Stoppers can use your help in solving a case of theft of copper under $30,000. Between Dec. 31, 2022, and Feb. 7, 2023, an unknown person(s) forced entry to a building in the 500 block …

Waco La Vega got a basket on a runner from Qwae Willis in the closing seconds of regulation to sneak past Gatesville 64-62 in Tuesday’s District 23-4A boys basketball contest. Gatesville’s …

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 …

Being able to have access to the materials needed — and also staying within the allotted budget — is crucial for being able to maintain streets throughout the county. With that in mind, the …

Gatesville Youth Sports get kids moving

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 …

Feb. 8, 2023 The Pearl Cottage Bookstore reported having a wonderful day this past first Saturday. The ladies there said that they were so happy that the weather was warmer and drier, which …

Mother Neff State Park will hold its annual Back to Nature Trail Run on Saturday, Feb. 25. There will include a 5K competitive run, a 2-mile fun run, and 1-mile kids run. The trail runs will wind …

The Hammack Building Marker Text: The Hammack Building is located on property once owned by John Chrisman, who helped survey the town of Gatesville in 1854. The building was constructed by W.W. …