Gatesville is located on the northern edge of Fort Hood, and as such is also dependent on the military for a part of its economy (besides Fort Hood, a large military vehicle repair facility is located on the east side of town).

Ten years later, interested residents and businesses became involved in a town project to restore the building and to make it the offices for the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce.

The following list will highlight several upcoming local events in the Gatesville and surrounding areas that will occur within a month of each new publication of The Gatesville Messenger.

Gatesville, Texas, is a city often recognized for its rich history and its role as a hub for the state's correctional facilities. Known as the "Spur Capital of Texas," Gatesville boasts a unique cultural identity tied to its cowboy heritage, which is celebrated annually during the Spurfest.

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If you haven’t decided where to go next, why not choose Gatesville, TX, conveniently located some 80 miles north of Austin, Texas? Gatesville is the county seat of Coryell County and is included in the Killeen – Temple metropolitan area.

GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) — A massive fire Monday night, causing the destruction of an entire block of downtown, is not stopping the City of Gatesville. Gatesville City Manager Brad Hunt was able to ...