The Gatesville Lions Club will host its 46th annual Homer Davis Chili Supper on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Gatesville High School cafeteria. The supper will begin at 4 p.m. and continue through 7 …

The annual Coryell County Youth Fair is always one of the most anticipated events of the year. Drawing hundreds of entries from students in Gatesville, Oglesby, Jonesboro, Evant and Copperas Cove …

TWENTY YEARS AGO (2003)                 --Former Gatesville resident, Keith Dyer, a 1982 graduate of Gatesville High School, had been named executive director of the Texas Baptist …

RECIPE This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you …

Mother Neff State Park will host its first program on the new year on Saturday, Jan. 14. The public is invited to join Lt. Ricky Dolifka as he takes a walk-through hike of Mother Neff while …

The Bell County Master Gardener Association will hold its free monthly seminar on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Texas Agrilife Extension Office located at 1605 N. Main in Belton.  Master …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Some like it hot, some like it cold   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

Mother Neff State Park will be kicking off the new year and 100 years of Texas State Parks with the First Day Hike of 2023. Bring family and friends to participate in the 11th year of a national …

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook. If your church has a cookbook or if you would like …

I am sitting down with Lu and writing what may or may not be our last version of Jeff's Reflections and Lu's Views for 2022. It's been so long since we have written one of these, but with the …

The Hidden Gem Family Center is asking the community to join them in spreading the love this Christmas for children in need.The Tree of Giving has individual ornaments with children’s profiles and …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   When at first it doesn’t work … sometimes we just have to call for help   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an …

The cheerleaders of Oglesby ISD are hosting a “Sox Drive” this Christmas for the homeless. The community is welcome to donate new socks for the sock drive. All sizes are accepted for men, women, …

The 2022 Gatesville Winter Wonderland Walkthrough and Toy Drive will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Pictures can be made with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Krampus …

Musician Gene Hamilton, better known as “BosqueBill,” recently performed at the Gatesville Senior Center and entertained those present at the facility. At an early age, BosqueBill was inspired …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH The signs are everywhere that Christmas is around the corner SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

The Gatesville Country Music Hall of Fame Stage Show will host its Christmas Special on Friday, Dec. 16, from 7 until 9 p.m. The program will be a gospel show in addition to having Christmas music …

The Gatesville Public Library will be presenting “Milk and Cookies with Santa” on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. Children will be able to enjoy milk and cookies while listening to a story read by …

The Gatesville Parks and Recreation Department recently installed two regulation Pickleball courts at Raby Park. The courts are located adjacent to the City Pool and Skate Park and were opened for …