Bobby and Nelda Carothers celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 16, with a dinner given by their children and their families.

Kay and Corlisa report that the Saturday, Dec. 2, Bookstore Day was enjoyed by all. They express their appreciation to all the customers, a.k.a. friends, who dropped by to shop and visit.

The fall and early wintertime bring back wonderful memories of years gone by. Times spent walking through a field with a good quail dog, wing-shooting ducks from a blind, and being camouflaged …

Timing is everything. The very start of life depends on the timing of the egg and fertilization. If an egg is not ovulated or does not get fertilized at precisely the right time, no pregnancy …

Mrs. McKenzie Lois Hopson David was honored with a baby shower on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the home of her parents, Frank and Susie Hopson. The hostesses were Gloria Davidson, Misti Necessary, Tracy Sage, …

Let’s check in with the ladies of The Pleasure and Profit Club from their earliest December record ever recorded - Dec. 10, 1931. “The club met with Mrs. Alice Oney Oney. We embroidered …

The annual Thanksgiving meal at the Pearl Community Center was a big hit again this year. There were around 80 in attendance, and everyone reports a wonderful time of food, fellowship, and …

My Front Porch Volume 315 for Publication the week of October 30, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment …

CreaksAll the things that go bump in the nightAnother game from my favorite indie game company, Creaks, is a side-scrolling puzzle platformer, entirely hand-drawn in ink and watercolor, including our …

Pearl News By Betsy Clark Oct. 28, 2023 The remaining Pearl Cottage Bookstore days and Pearl Bluegrass events are Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. The bookstore is full of all sorts of new items including …

There was a time, not that long ago, when people seemed to be more concerned about how they spent their money. As a youngster, I can remember dad bringing home his paycheck and handing it to my …

The Pearl Book Cottage reported that they had a wonderful day last week during the monthly Bluegrass/Bookstore Day. Everyone was especially delighted with the much cooler weather. It seems that …

Ruby and Jacklyn Pullen of Rock Wall, the great nieces of Barbara Hopson, had their Region IV rodeo last weekend in Sulphur Springs. They competed in barrel racing and breakaway roping. Amanda Kay …

Living in Texas is a privilege. It is exactly where I want to spend the rest of my life. I would not consider moving to another location, and in fact, if someone suggested moving somewhere else, I am …

The Pearl Church of Christ will have their 128th Homecoming and Reunion on Oct. 15th. Remember, church begins at 10:30 a.m., and dinner on the grounds will follow. Plaques will be given to the …

Game OnIt’s all a matter of perspective  BY JENNIFER HARRISONMy opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. Playing games on the home computer since the days of the trash 80. I …

My Front Porch Volume 310 for Publication the week of Oct. 2, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright and entertainment …

When I was thirteen years old, I approached my dad about teaching me how to play the guitar. I’d grown up listening to him play and sing in the house, and for several years, he played around …

GAME ON By Jennifer HarrisonMy opinions on computer gaming and some of my favorite games. Playing games on the home computer since the days of the trash 80. I love indie, open-world, unique, puzzle, …

For any NFL football fan of the Dallas Cowboys, the past three weeks have been quite a roller coaster ride. In week one, while playing on the road for the big season opening Sunday Night prime time …