Our Town

At the crossroads of US HWY 84 and State HWY 36, the City of Gatesville is a governmental and economic hub. Called “The Spur Capital of Texas,” due to a collection of over 10,000 spurs housed in the Coryell Museum, Gatesville is the County Seat of Coryell County and the primary retail area in a 25-mile radius. The City is adjacent to the famed “Texas Triangle.”

The Texas Triangle consists of three metropolitan complexes: Dallas–Fort Worth at the northern tip, Houston-Galveston at the southeastern point, and Austin–San Antonio at the southwestern edge.

These metros will soon include four of the ten most populous cities in the United States, and together represent the fifteenth largest economy in the world.  www.bushcenter.org.

Gatesville is centrally located 37 miles from Waco, 35 miles from Temple, 36 miles from Killeen, and 27 miles from Copperas Cove, Texas.  It is also directly next door to North Ft. Cavazos, the training and deployment area for over 20,000 US Army troops annually.

Gatesville’s lodging options include a Comfort Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and Days Inn by Wyndham, as well as several Air BnBs. We also boast a few traditional B&Bs, including the Pennoli Bed & Breakfast downtown and the cabins at nearby Dove Nest Motorsports Club. 

Gatesville is preparing for growth while striving to maintain its small-town charm.

Our Community

Retail, manufacturing, and government service occupations drive Gatesville’s economy.

Significant employers in the City include Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Gatesville Independent School District, Coryell Health Memorial Hospital, Wal-Mart, Coryell County, TTG, Cadence Bank, MATES (TX ARNG), Hillside Medical Lodge, and Laerdal Medical Industry.

Residents and visitors enjoy many festivals and events throughout the year, including National Night Out, Shivaree, the annual rodeo, Spur Fest, car show, the annual Halloween event, and more.

Other recreational activities include the Coryell Museum, Gatesville Public Library, the semi-private 18-hole golf course at Gatesville Country Club, and The Last Drive-In Picture Show.

The City also operates two parks with a splash pad and disc golf course, the Gatesville Fitness Center, a City pool, and a large sports complex.  Fishing and hunting are popular pastimes in the area at nearby Lake Belton.

 

 

Other Attractions

One of the largest tourist attractions in Gatesville is our lovely ballpark.  Last year, our Parks and Recreation Department hosted over 26,000 visitors to the ballpark for travel ball and leagues playing soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and flag football. 

This December, the park will host “Christmas at the Ball Park,” an extravaganza of lights, displays, and various events, including Coco with Santa!

Gatesville residents enjoy the convenience of a Super Walmart, HEB, Allsups, and Walgreens. The downtown and surrounding areas host boutiques and locally-owned businesses of all types, including the Green Rooster Coffee Shop, Leairds Furniture, 1854 Mercantile, and many more.

We encourage you to come see what Gatesville is about!