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 …

Education can be intimidating; even more so for younger, inexperienced minds. Taking the initial step of kickstarting their academic journey opens a doorway to influence their futures from that …

For 33 years, Stanton has had a soup cook-off to raise funds for the restoration of the city’s historic monastery and convent complex.  I have been privileged to judge it a few times and have …

This is a true story – kind of funny and a bit sad at the same time. Just keep in mind about what Se’Vette and I wrote about in our “The Red Nail” piece. We each had a nail to hang our …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Random musings to make you smile or say, huh?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

The Pearl Community Fellowship Church has installed a new sign in front of their building. Also, they have a new storage building. These things are a nice addition to the Pearl Community. Drive by …

United Women in Faith met on March 14 in the Banquet Room of the Methodist Church in Gatesville beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fourteen members and one visitor, Cindy Martin, were present at the meeting. The …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th! Don’t forget to wear green to avoid the risk of the dreaded pinch. Also, I hope you all remembered to “Spring Forward” last Saturday night. Getting up …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   It’s ‘Bluebonnet in Bloom’; send us your photo and win our contest!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …

The Pearl Cottage Bookstore reports that they enjoyed a very busy day on Saturday, March 4. Linda, Corlisa and Kay said that they had a wonderful time visiting with some old friends and making some …

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, …

Coryell Museum By Jann Dworsky 212th article Coryell County News January 10 and 14, 1969 One article in the newspaper stated below: “Groundwork begins for H.E.B. grocery store. H.E.B. …

OUTDOORS   Trolling — an effective way to locate fish   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of …

I just received a call from one of my “partners in ‘crime’ (‘mischief’ is probably the better word)” who asked me if I am delusional, delirious or intoxicated since I reported absolute …

It’s good to be able to write the Pearl News again this week. Last week, you may have noticed, I was absent due to a case of the “gallopin’ gosh amighties,” an apt description of what this …

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 …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH Icy winter weather creates a variety of unfortunate problems Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and …

Special Edition of My Front Porch for the Gatesville Messenger to publish on February 4, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, playwright …