Sunday, October 6, 2024

Local closures to observe Columbus Day on Oct. 14

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Columbus Day is a holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.

Although Columbus Day is no longer a mandated state or federal holiday in Texas, many businesses and governmental offices will observe Monday, Oct. 10, in celebration of Columbus Day.

Closings and openings in the immediate area include:

GOVERNMENT

The city offices of Gatesville, Oglesby, and Evant will be closed on Monday.

The Coryell County Courthouse will be closed on Monday.

The Farm Service Agency will be closed on Monday.

SCHOOLS

All local schools will be closed on Monday.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Cadence, Educators Credit Union, and The First National Bank of Gatesville, Evant, and Oglesby will be closed on Monday.

POST OFFICES

All local post offices will be closed on Monday.

SENIOR CENTER

The Gatesville Senior Multi-Service Center will remain open on Monday.

NEWSPAPER

The Gatesville Messenger will remain open on Monday.