One of the great things about the United States is we are a country of individuals. By the very nature of our Constitution, we are guaranteed the freedom to be allowed to live our lives and express …

The game “Portal” has been around since 2007. So long that you’ve probably seen the memes, even if you’ve never played the game – a red circle with a Christmas tree halfway through it, a …

Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment producer/promoter. Many of you may remember the name David Freese. A …

White Mound Baptist Church and Mound Cowboy Church will be having their annual Vacation Bible School June 25-29 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June …

Mark your calendars to be sure and not miss the days to come to Pearl for a great experience in entertainment and shopping! Here are the remaining dates for 2023: July 1, Aug. 5, (second Saturday in …

It's been a while since you've heard from us, so I guess we owe y'all an update on how things are going. While I can't promise that this will continue during the warm summer months, Lu and I have …

Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and entertainment producer/promoter. Doing what is right should have no party …

When Kenneth Phillips was in his mid-40s he lost all of his fingers and toes due to frostbite.  This was not in the arctic or some other frigid place.  It was in San Angelo, Texas.  He faced …

Pearl Bluegrass and Pearl Cottage Bookstore are going on today, so drive on out to Pearl and enjoy some great music, fellowship, food, and shopping! Remaining dates for these events for 2023 are: …

Kinsley Elizabeth McPherson spent a week in Rock Wall with Kyle, Holly, Ruby, Truett and Jacklyn Pullen. Emma Blakley has been here for a week. Emma will be going back to College Station to start …

Summer has “officially” begun but somehow, it is different! Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment …

It was so good to talk to Kay earlier this week. S he reported that she still enjoys walking in Raby Park with Pearl, her faithful dog, when the weather is good and going to the Pearl Cottage …

Little Miss Emma Beth Hopson was dedicated to the Lord by her family, Paul, Rachel, Noah, and Benjamin Hopson on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Coryell Community Church. Martha Ann Ares, Ryan Phillips …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Our changes have brought a positive response   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an actor, author, …

The community of Pearl lost two very dearly loved people this past week. Wanda Manning, a Pearl resident for more than 61 years, and Dick Decker, formerly of Pearl but still a huge part of the …

Mound lost one of its residents, William Wayne Coalston, who died on Thursday, May 4.  A celebration of life service was held on Wednesday at Scott’s Funeral Home.  Mr. Coalston will truly be …

Dave told my daughter, Se’Vette Early, that the day he typed my story “The Buzzard” for the paper, he went home and there on a post sat a buzzard! He said the whole time he was typing he was …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH  What happens after graduation is what really counts  SAM HOUSTON  Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, …

What Happens After Graduation is What Really Counts Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, playwright, actor, and entertainment …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Gatesville Police Officer Dewey Jones and Sgt. Sharyn Cary were busy fingerprinting children at the Gatesville Exchange Club’s Day of the …