We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Duayne Smith, who passed away on Sept. 14 in Temple.Mr. Smith was born to Albert Oscar and Anna Murrah Smith in Pearl on June 7, 1935, graduating …

My Front Porch Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment producer/promoter.  “I don’t need to remember…its …

Hello readers! I’ve been working with The Gatesville Messenger for just over four years as the Marketing Consultant, but I’m also a local musician, and I am thrilled to announce I will be writing …

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Great Bikini Heist has all of Pearl in an uproar. Ace Detective David Scott aka Star Reporter and Purveyor of News and Events around Pearl and the surrounding …

My Front Porch Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter. Isn’t it time to try something …

My Front Porch Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter. It has to be five o’clock …

This game keeps you busy ... as a beaverIf you're a fan of resource games and city-builder games, you'll love Timberborn. Sentient beavers are trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. It's a …

***CPR-edit My Front Porch Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment producer/promoter. The groundball of life …

Jennifer Harrison My 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, and …

Pearl News By Betsy Clark August 26, 2023 (Happy 29th birthday, Linda Ray!) The bid items and sheets are out at the Pearl Church of Christ for the annual Atchley Fish Fry and Silent Auction …

My Front Porch Volume 304 for the week of August 21, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment …

Dene Sheppard of Big Spring fell in her bathtub and was in it four days before being rescued. She got in the tub on a Friday afternoon. She was having trouble with a shoulder muscle that made it …

The next Pearl Bluegrass and Pearl Cottage Bookstore day will be Sept. 9 (it’s always the second Saturday in September due to a long-standing first Saturday family reunion); the Pearl Church of …

Mound lost one of its longtime residents, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Bruton, died on Monday, Aug. 7.  Memorial services were held on Saturday at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville.  Private …

BotaniculaA game full of life Jennifer Harrison My 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, …

My Front Porch Volume 303 for Publication the week of August 14, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright and entertainment …

My Front Porch Volume 302 for Publication the week of August 7, 2023 Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment …

The Ray Family trekked to Waco for the Regional TAAF last week where Trent got first in Discus and second in Shotput in the 18-year-old division, and Riley got eighth in Discus. Congratulations to …

Little Miss Emma Beth Hopson was honored for her very first birthday Sunday afternoon with a party with the theme (Let’s Flamingle) at the home of her grandparents, David and Pam Hopson. Those …

There is something unique about the relationship between a human being and a horse. Like all emotionally satisfying connections, the relationship between man and horse is based on trust, …