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 …

The Turnersville Homecoming will take place on Sunday, May 28, at the Turnersville Tabernacle. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with fellowship, coffee, and donuts. The program begins at 11 a.m. …

After graduating from college with a degree in art, Mandy Napper got a job creating advertising art for Lucky Charms.  Then she got a job with a firm that makes slot machines. “A mathematician …

Hopson Quarter Horses had a jockey representing them in Oklahoma this past weekend at the Ruby Buckle.  Ruby Pullen, on her horse, Bizzy, ran a 17.2 on a standard pattern Sunday placing them fourth …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH  Why do some people hate their job?  SAM HOUSTON  Sam Houston is a syndicated columnist and newspaper executive. He is also an author, actor, playwright, and …

Logan and Dave Howard were early carpenters in Henderson who designed and built a beautiful six-room brick house on the city’s main thoroughfare in 1858. “Logan never married,” said Joan …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH    Why have some past norms in our society become no longer normal?    SAM HOUSTON  Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, …

April 15, 2023 Mark your calendars for April 21 - 22 for the Pearl Community Center Flea Market. Also, the Pearl Cottage Bookstore and Resale Shop will have a big indoor/outdoor sale! Items we …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   The joys, mysteries of marriage are no joke   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

This story came to mind when the buzzards from Mexico made their way here as they do every year in late February and early March. Oh, how I dread them as our goats are having their baby kids at this …

People all over East Texas have told me I need to interview James Duncan, who works at radio station KMHT in Marshall. So, on an interview trip to that part of the state I stopped at the …

Everything hurts. Your joints, your bones, your skin, even your hair hurts. You don't want to move – which is fine, since you barely can. So, what do you reach for? A phone to call the doctor …

Homeless people in Houston can take hot 20-minute showers in mobile shower stalls provided by a group called Moving Waters. “We’re providing 150 showers a week,” said Dr. Jennifer Park, who …