Survivors of crime and relatives of victims who died because of crime gathered at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center recently to remember their loved ones and to thank those who stood by them …

On Saturday, Dec. 17, a benefit will be held for Wade Key and his family. Join the community in supporting the Key family in its fight against cancer. The benefit will be held at the Gatesville Civic …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   It’s best to obey the law and not be a rule breaker   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

The workshop will provide local landowners with information about wild pigs and the problems they pose to agriculture, ecosystems, and the health of humans and animals. The workshop will be held …

GETTING OUTDOORS     As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more than 35 years, he has been fishing all of his life, …

BOOK REVIEW You couldn't hide, even if you wanted to. There'd be nowhere to go – and besides, everyone knows who you are. Your entire life has been catalogued, from the moment you were born …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   The election is over, and now the time for governing begins   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

The Texas Station Event Center will hold a dancehall honky-tonk music event on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Don Crum Band will be performing, set to start at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Pre-sale …

HOOD OUTDOORS   It’s trout stocking time in Texas   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more …

Melanie Diserens, the English resource teacher and campus ESL (English as a second language) coordinator at the Gatesville High School campus was recently awarded a $3,400 grant from the Dollar …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A demonstration of leadership as great as Texas   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

Gatesville residents will once again have an opportunity to help those in need through the annual Food for Families food drive, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at …

The next meeting of CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Ranchers' Steakhouse. Social time will be held at 9:30 a.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 10 …

On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be horse validations held at the Gatesville Riding Club arena. The Coryell County Youth Fair will only need to attend. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, validations for market/ …

The next meeting of the Central Texas Travel Club will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Johnny’s Steaks and Bar-Be-Que in Salado, beginning at 11 a.m.They will be discussing trips, including a trip …

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story of Cathryn Howard Coffman is told by her great-great-grandson Gerry Gieger. Gerry is a member of The Sons of the Republic of Texas and serves as President of the …

Cooling water will bring on the action   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more than 35 years, he …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from their cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you would like …

Mother Neff State Park will have their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Nov. 12. The festival will be held at Mother Neff State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are asked to make sure to …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Turning something bad into something good, with a simple twist of words   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, …