Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Katy is pictured with her husband, Chad, and children, Brock and Ruby.
Folks Around Town
Say hello to our neighbor, Katy Hill! Katy is a local insurance agent with Texas Farm Bureau and has been with the company for 10 years. She expressed that the best part about her job is having …
Gatesville Exchange Club's Golden Deeds Awards
The Exchange Club of Gatesville is currently requesting nominations for their Golden Deed Awards, which will include “The Book of Deeds.” The deadline for nominations is March 20. The …
Local lifeguard, Lindsey Cummings, is pictured helping a child swim across the pool.
Lifeguards wanted at City Pool
The City of Gatesville has announced that applications are being accepted for lifeguard positions at the City Pool. Applicants must be 15 years or older before May 12 and are to complete a …
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Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment producer/promoter. sam@hcnews.com | 817-573-7066, ext. 260
From My Front Porch
This past weekend I was scrolling through my phone, casually reading news on the internet. I find it entertaining to mindlessly read articles while I have my morning cup of coffee. The subject matter …
Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment producer/promoter. sam@hcnews.com | 817-573-7066, ext. 260
Some "don'ts" no longer apply
As a child, my mother expressed a lot of “don’ts” to me. She wanted to raise me right, keep me safe from harm, and for me to meet all the behavior standards she expected of a small …
Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment producer/promoter. sam@hcnews.com | 817-573-7066, ext. 260
From My Front Porch
The Texas legislature is back in session. Heaven save us from the political rigmarole they seem to have planned for us citizens. The Texas legislature only meets every other year. No telling what …
Tumbleweed Smith of Big Spring is a newspaper columnist and producer of The Sound of Texas radio series.
Tumbleweed Smith
Glenn Moreland in Fort Davis is preserving the Western way of life.  He’s a popular figure at chuck wagon cooking competitions. “Back before they started having chuck wagon …
Sam Houston
From My Front Porch
Like most folks my age, my doctor has prescribed several medicines for me. I have suffered from asthma most all my life, and something about pecan trees and mountain cedar seem to make the condition …
Obituaries
Peggy Ann Ballard Feb. 26, 1939 – March 16, 2025
Peggy Ann Ballard passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in Rowlett, Texas. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at Pearl Cemetery. Peggy was born on …
Melba Ellisor May 23, 1949 – March 7, 2025
Melba Ellisor, age 75, of Gatesville, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 7, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, at Scott’s Funeral Home with Dr. Eric …
Peggy Campbell Dec. 14, 1941 – March 5, 2025
Funeral services for Peggy Campbell, age 83, of Welch, TX were held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Welch with Al Crisp officiating and Marlin Mahan assisting. …
Steven Bernard States Aug. 21, 1982 – March 5, 2025
Steven Bernard States, age 42, of Riesel, passed away on March 5, 2025. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 10, at Restland Cemetery in Gatesville. Steven was born in …
Dallas Morgan Dees June 18, 1970 – March 1, 2025
Dallas Dees, age 54, of Gatesville, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Private graveside services will be held at Mound Cemetery. Dallas Morgan Dees was born June 18, 1970 to Maj. …
Entertainment

GHS Art Department to host fashion show, April 11

Gatesville High School Art Teacher Claude Williams recently announced that the art department will be hosting their second annual fashion show on Friday, April 11. The garments featured in the …

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GHS Band brings home Sweepstakes Awards

Last week, Gatesville ISD’s band program received superior ratings for their University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation, which resulted in a Sweepstakes Awards …