The Coryell County Courthouse recently underwent a slight facelift with the installation of a new roof. It was reported that the shingles on the structure had not been replaced since the mid-1980s …

Finding ways to protect Coryell County residents and their property — and also finding out what concerns people the most when it comes to natural disasters and how prepared they are — are the …

The Gatesville High School Band will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Gatesville High School located at 205 S. Lovers Lane. The event will be a “mattress …

The Bell County Master Gardener Association and the Harker Heights Activities Center presents “Spring Gardening Starts Now.”  The seminar is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24. at …

The Gatesville Lions Club will host its 46th annual Homer Davis Chili Supper on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Gatesville High School cafeteria. The supper will begin at 4 p.m. and continue through 7 …

For nearly 10 years, Bare Bones BBQ has been a destination for quality barbecue, with the addition as a country music performance venue. Owned by Ricky and Tana Snoddy, the restaurant is managed …

Gatesville used a 29-6 second quarter burst to offset a sluggish first quarter en route to a 58-39 boys basketball victory over Stephenville on Jan. 10. Gatesville trailed 14-8 after one quarter …

The annual Coryell County Youth Fair is always one of the most anticipated events of the year. Drawing hundreds of entries from students in Gatesville, Oglesby, Jonesboro, Evant and Copperas Cove …

The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a $13.6 million plan to finance the expansion of the Coryell County Jail and the construction of a justice center, the Leon Street Annex, during the …

Mound News Liz McCorkle and Sue went to Temple for lunch Friday. Davie and Cal Sage of Austin spent the weekend with Kelsey Sage and Natalie Gonzalez. A backyard picnic and fireworks Sunday …

The following is a breakdown of activity reported through dispatchers during the period of January 8 - 11.  While there were many calls to the dispatcher, this is a partial list of more …

Centex Crime Stoppers can use your help in solving a case of BURGLARY OF A BUILDING. Between Dec. 19 and Dec. 24, 2022, an unknown person(s) forced entry to a storage unit in the 100 block of …

Starting Monday (Jan. 23), Gatesville residents will receive their new 96-gallon trash carts as well as 96-gallon recycling carts in anticipation of changes in trash collection service that will …

Students from Let’s Grow Learning Center showed off their ball-handling skills at a recent Baylor Ladies’ basketball game. Hunter Briggs and Mason Whitenburg, along with many other students, …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Former Gatesville resident, Keith Dyer, a 1982 graduate of Gatesville High School, had been named executive director of the Texas Baptist …

RECIPE This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you …

The Gatesville Prospects Baseball Team will hold a Pulled Pork Fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 11:30 a.m. and until everything is sold out. The fundraiser will be held at Vintage Royalty, where …

Awards ceremony held at Gatesville Primary School The Gatesville Primary School recently held an awards ceremony for students to recognize their achievements during the last nine weeks of …

Pearl News By: Betsy Clark Jan. 11, 2023 We wish to congratulate Denise Medart Dyer and Judd Wall on their marriage, which took place at the Pearl Community Fellowship Church on New Year’s …

Mother Neff State Park will host its first program on the new year on Saturday, Jan. 14. The public is invited to join Lt. Ricky Dolifka as he takes a walk-through hike of Mother Neff while …