GATESVILLE, Texas (KWTX) – Gatesville Messenger Publisher Sam Houston on Friday announced the sale of the newspaper.
On March 16, a devastating fire destroyed the Messenger’s building in downtown Gatesville. The newspaper had served the Coryell County community for 145 years.
Houston said the Hyde Media Group has announced the sale of the Messenger to two experienced journalists who are ready to carry the beloved hometown paper forward.
The new ownership duo will include David Morris, of Copperas Cove, who will serve as the new publisher.
Houston thanked the community for its incredible outpouring of support in the aftermath of the fire, and shared his confidence that the Messenger is in very good hands moving forward.
“This isn’t just a business transition, it’s a reminder of what a strong, supportive community can do in the face of adversity,” Houston said.
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