Miss Olivia Lois Long was honored on her fifth birthday with a party in Gatesville at the Hillside Medical Lodge. The party was given by her parents and sister, Zach, Amanda and Aubree Long.  Those …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   When the pressure is off, the pressure is on   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

BOOK REVIEW Don’t go into the attic (until you have read this book) TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Do you run or scream in fear? Maybe both. When you see whatever it is that scares you to the …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   I was looking at you while you are looking at me   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

Several people of Mound attended the 2022 annual Gatesville High School Homecoming activities including the bonfire, pep rally, the GHS varsity football game, banquet and class reunions. This …

When RD Vordick was growing up in Milllersview, a town of a few dozen people near San Angelo, the school only went through the seventh grade. “There was no baseball or any kind of sports, so the …

The Pearl Community Center Flea Market will be held on Oct. 14-15 this year. Friday’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday’s hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Community Center kitchen will have …

ON FISHING Observing boat traffic can help you make better fishing decisions MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been a …

You think you know who dun it. Sometimes, murder mysteries are like that: you get a few pages in, and the killer is obvious to anyone with eyes. And then sometimes, there's a sense of the …

Kyle and Summer McClellan, along with Hugo and Pedro Quintero enjoyed a few days on the bayou in Sabine Pass hunting alligators. On their return, Frank and Susie Hopson hosted an alligator-themed …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   The most aggravating, rewarding game ever attempted by mere mortals SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

ON FISHING   Fall turnover has begun – get ready for lake changes MICHAEL ACOSTA   As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been …

When Mother and Daddy were young and starting their ranching business and acquiring land after World War II, they purchased a place “on the mountain” as it was called in Coryell County back …

BOOK REVIEW Dog shows, bridge and murder – so much to like about this mystery TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER It's your deal. Cards cut, they're in your hand, and now you dole them out. Thirteen …

ON FISHING Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has …

DEAR FRANKIE Focus on health: TLC or overkill? GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   What fuels the fascination many of us have with stockpiling ‘collectibles’?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also …

The Annual Labor Day Weekend Atchley Fish Fry and Scholarship Auction at the Pearl Church of Christ was a complete success this year. In fact, over $17,000 has been raised for His Kids and local …

ON FISHING Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He …

DEAR FRANKIE  Focus on health: TLC or overkill? GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear …