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FROM MY FRONT PORCH   What fuels the fascination many of us have with stockpiling ‘collectibles’?   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also …

The Annual Labor Day Weekend Atchley Fish Fry and Scholarship Auction at the Pearl Church of Christ was a complete success this year. In fact, over $17,000 has been raised for His Kids and local …

ON FISHING Rain, cooler temperatures have increased the action on our area lakes   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He …

DEAR FRANKIE  Focus on health: TLC or overkill? GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear …

BOOK REVIEW Dog shows, bridge and murder – so much to like about this mystery TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER "Peg and Rose Solve a Murder" by Laurien Berenson c.2002, Kensington Cozies, $26.00, …

Some people say autumn means the end of summer and all the fun, time to get serious and go back to the ordinary. Others look forward to fall, saying it’s colorful and energizing and it’s like …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   Trials, tribulations of being an NFL player   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office announced that the Texas 4-H will be presenting the 2022 Statewide Rabbit Extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Bell County Expo Center. Registration …

When Tiffany Winkler first took her daughter Tenley to tumbling classes, the 8-year old had a request. “She liked tumbling,” Tiffany recalls, “but she asked if she could start learning …

At Gatesville Elementary School, students attend STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Lab as one of their rotation classes. Marla Tatum teaches the class. Tatum has been teaching STEM Lab …

Everyone faces challenges in life — but for some, those obstacles can seem mountainous. Gatesville Elementary School third-grader Lia Castillo is one who has overcome much at an early age, battling …

The walls of Gary Stiles' office, tucked just inside the main entrance of Gatesville Elementary School, bear witness his storied career in law enforcement. Over a dozen framed certificates and …

Luckily, the second half of August was a little more comfortable. We can appreciate this early cooling, but I am sure there is more summer to return. With this fair weather, we have had a few wind …

DEAR FRANKIE Beware the pitfalls of online doggie dating GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear …

You've never passed up a chance to catch The Mouse. You might have seen him on television when you were a child, along with Annette or Darlene, Britney or Justin. You've caught him on the big …

Sign up for library cards in September By Faye Nichols, Library Director September is Library Card Signup Month! Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark …

It may take a while before I get over the exhaustion, but I am thankfully leaps and bounds ahead of where I was just a few days ago. Let me tell you - COVID-19 isn’t for the faint of heart. Many …

ON FISHING Outlook good for Texas dove hunting season, set to open Sept. 1 MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. He has been a …

DEAR FRANKIE Best birthday gifts for dog mom? GENEVA WOODRUFF Frankie is a rescue dog and emotional support animal for Geneva Woodruff. Woodruff is a retired educator. Dear Frankie, My …

Items for the Labor Day Sunday Scholarship Silent Auction and Fish Fry on Sept. 4 will be out and ready for bidding in the dining room on Aug. 21 at the Pearl Church of Christ. All proceeds from this …

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