Everything hurts. Your joints, your bones, your skin, even your hair hurts. You don't want to move – which is fine, since you barely can. So, what do you reach for? A phone to call the doctor …

Gatesville Mad Matters will hold an evening “plarn party” on Thursday, April 6. The party will take place at the Gatesville Public Library from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Activities will include …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   From one fan’s perspective: Just play the game, let the referees officiate   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …

Congratulations to The Gatesville Messenger’s “Bonnets in Bloom” week 1 Bluebonnet photo contest winner, Ryan McClinton. This photo, taken in Oglesby, truly represents the great state of Texas …

Many of those who enjoy listening to music don't know about the long process of changing a song from a diamond in the rough into a polished gem. During a recent meeting of the Gatesville Lions Club, …

The Turnersville Community Center invites the public to come to the Forty-Two Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 25. The entrance fee will cost $10 per person and $20 per team. Registration …

Vendors around Gatesville will host a Spring Sip and Shop for the community to enjoy. It will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Giveaways, sales, drinks, and more will take place …

The Gatesville Riding Club is to host a Playday Saddle Series on March 18, April 15, May 6, May 20, and June 24. Books will open at 9 a.m. A saddle is high point for all ages. Buckles will be given …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A little ‘spaced’ out: We love our stuff and we are keeping it!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, …

My Front Porch  Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright and entertainment producer/promoter. Tomorrow is February 23. On that …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Sometimes the risk is not worth the reward   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

{{{{JY 2-16       FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Valentine’s Day has come and gone … thank goodness!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He …

The Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame is proud to announce that The Jacob Austin Band will be performing on the Gatesville City Auditorium stage on Friday, Feb. 17, starting at 7 p.m. Admission …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Our choices in life, past and present: Facing forward, never turning back   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …

The Oglesby Lion’s Club is scheduled to hold its 53rd annual Rattlesnake Roundup on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26. The Rattlesnake Roundup will include a snake show and vendor fair, which …

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 …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Some like it hot, some like it cold   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

I am sitting down with Lu and writing what may or may not be our last version of Jeff's Reflections and Lu's Views for 2022. It's been so long since we have written one of these, but with the …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   When at first it doesn’t work … sometimes we just have to call for help   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …