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 …

Survivors of crime and relatives of victims who died because of crime gathered at the Coryell Museum and Historical Center recently to remember their loved ones and to thank those who stood by them …

On Saturday, Dec. 17, a benefit will be held for Wade Key and his family. Join the community in supporting the Key family in its fight against cancer. The benefit will be held at the Gatesville Civic …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   It’s best to obey the law and not be a rule breaker   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

The workshop will provide local landowners with information about wild pigs and the problems they pose to agriculture, ecosystems, and the health of humans and animals. The workshop will be held …

GETTING OUTDOORS     As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more than 35 years, he has been fishing all of his life, …

BOOK REVIEW You couldn't hide, even if you wanted to. There'd be nowhere to go – and besides, everyone knows who you are. Your entire life has been catalogued, from the moment you were born …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   The election is over, and now the time for governing begins   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, …

The Texas Station Event Center will hold a dancehall honky-tonk music event on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Don Crum Band will be performing, set to start at 7 p.m. The doors will open at 6 p.m. Pre-sale …

HOOD OUTDOORS   It’s trout stocking time in Texas   MICHAEL ACOSTA As a licensed professional fishing guide, Michael Acosta shows you how to find them. A Granbury resident of more …

Melanie Diserens, the English resource teacher and campus ESL (English as a second language) coordinator at the Gatesville High School campus was recently awarded a $3,400 grant from the Dollar …

FROM MY FRONT PORCH   A demonstration of leadership as great as Texas   SAM HOUSTON Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. He is also an actor, author, playwright, …

Gatesville residents will once again have an opportunity to help those in need through the annual Food for Families food drive, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. at …

The next meeting of CRSP (Coryell Retired School Personnel) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Ranchers' Steakhouse. Social time will be held at 9:30 a.m., and the regular meeting will begin at 10 …

On Saturday, Nov. 12, there will be horse validations held at the Gatesville Riding Club arena. The Coryell County Youth Fair will only need to attend. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, validations for market/ …