The next Pearl Bluegrass event will be Aug. 6. If you would like to be part of the stage show lineup, please contact Ronald Medart at 254-865-6013. You can also go on Liz Patton’s Facebook page to …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH Growing older comes with consequences SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright and entertainment …

ON FISHING Protect against ticks to avoid diseases MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been a licensed guide since …

Dear Frankie, I always thought humans were overly dramatic when they said they were "overwhelmed." That is until it happened to me. Several weeks ago, my mom went grocery shopping. Usually, she …

Book Info: The Elephant Girl by James Patterson and Ellen Banda-Aaku © 2022, Little, Brown Young Readers, $16.99, 272 pages Her feet were the size of hubcaps; her ears, as big as your …

The Oglesby Lions Club recently installed new club officers for the 2022-2023 year. Pictured from left to right are Clement Gossett, one-year director; David Maass, two-year director; Ryan Basham, …

Little Miss Emma Beth Hopson was born Wednesday evening on July 13, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple to Paul and Rachel Hopson. The baby weighed 8.5 pounds and was 18.5 inches long. …

As the fall season approaches, it’s important to remember that the Texas heat is no joke. We might not be in the heat of summer anymore, but the average temperatures for late August and early …

This past week a young friend of mine had the unfortunate experience of having their grandmother pass. By the time a person reaches my “ripe old age” of 65, a close family members death is …

So far this summer, you've read at least a dozen murder mysteries. You love a good whodunit more than anything, and that's great: summertime is when you'll find tons of detective novels and …

It’s almost time for the Pearl Bluegrass event and the Pearl Cottage Bookstore and Junk in Your Trunk Day. We hope you will brave whatever weather we have and come on out to Pearl for a fun day of …

Growing up I was, an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Many a night I would stay awake, laying under the covers listening to my transistor radio as Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck would call the …

I have written several articles on how noise can help or hinder you on the water. These articles allude to how you can “call in” fish by making certain kinds of noise. There are other noises that …

Dear Frankie, You can't imagine how difficult it is to find fashionable dog apparel in sizes XX-Large or, heaven forbid, XXX-Large. Invariably, the salesperson at the dog shop will suggest sites …

Congratulations to the local 4-H team at Gatesville High School for winning the state title. Coryell County made a strong impact at the annual Texas 4-H Roundup held recently in College Station …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A coach’s impact goes beyond the game   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer …

The next Pearl Bluegrass event will take place on Saturday, July 2, at the Pearl Community Center. If any bands would like to play under the pavilion or on the stage, they can call Ronald Medart at …

From My Front Porch Four flats and a lesson on life SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment …

Cherishing our family time   Whether we get to spend time with loved ones every day, or because of the circumstances of life we get to see them far less often than we’d like to, there’s …

You have a lot on your plate. What, with the kids and school, getting back to normal, pent-up socializing, paying bills and yikes, those food prices! You're wondering if maybe it's time for that …