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 …

Feb. 8, 2023 The Pearl Cottage Bookstore reported having a wonderful day this past first Saturday. The ladies there said that they were so happy that the weather was warmer and drier, which …

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 …

Experiencing frozen conditions once per decade is far too often, in my opinion, and these last three years we have had some Arctic blasts that have resulted in some of the coldest weather of my …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A rant in favor of the government, when it works smoothly for us all   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, …

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Maureen Adams who passed away on Jan. 24. Mrs. Adams had lived in the Pearl Community for many years before moving to Evant. She had worked at the …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Over ‘it’: Does it really matter what you call it now?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Everyone fails, but failure does not necessarily equal a loss   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   College fraternity procedure provided valuable life lessons in scrutiny, criticism   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is …

Pearl News By: Betsy Clark Jan. 11, 2023 We wish to congratulate Denise Medart Dyer and Judd Wall on their marriage, which took place at the Pearl Community Fellowship Church on New Year’s …

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   Happy new year to all!   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment …

Jefferson was once one of the largest inland ports in the United States.  Riverboats brought merchandise and people to town. “They came from New Orleans up through Shreveport and they would hit …

Pearl Church of Christ members enjoyed a time of caroling, visiting, and fellowship last Sunday when a group of 14 young and young at heart went to The Oaks, The Meadows, Hillside Manor, and then …

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, …

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

“It’s the happiest food in the world,” says Howard Kruse, former president and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham, “because when you’re eating ice cream, you’re feeling good.” He …