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Update
No injuries reported in Wednesday morning crash
(Posted Today 11:04 am)
Two eastbound Ford pickups collided Wednesday morning in the 3600 block of Highway 377 West, but no injuries were reported. A Clifton man was turning left when a Dublin man was attempting to pass, a DPS trooper said. The Clifton man's vehicle crashed through a wooden fence.
(Posted Today 11:04 am)
Two eastbound Ford pickups collided Wednesday morning in the 3600 block of Highway 377 West, but no injuries were reported. A Clifton man was turning left when a Dublin man was attempting to pass, a DPS trooper said. The Clifton man's vehicle crashed through a wooden fence.
Yancy to seek senate seat in special election
(Posted Today 08:37 am)
Darren Yancy has announced he will seek a place on the ballot for a special election expected to be called by the governor for the District 22 state senate race. State Sen. Kip Averitt announced he will resign, effective noon next Wednesday. Averitt had suspended his campaign for re-election in January, citing health reasons, but it was too late to have his name removed from the ballot. He won the primary with 60 percent of the vote to Yancy's 40 percent. Governor Rick Perry is expected to call a special election for Saturday, May 8. Local citizens will be going to the polls on that day for city and school elections.
(Posted Today 08:37 am)
Darren Yancy has announced he will seek a place on the ballot for a special election expected to be called by the governor for the District 22 state senate race. State Sen. Kip Averitt announced he will resign, effective noon next Wednesday. Averitt had suspended his campaign for re-election in January, citing health reasons, but it was too late to have his name removed from the ballot. He won the primary with 60 percent of the vote to Yancy's 40 percent. Governor Rick Perry is expected to call a special election for Saturday, May 8. Local citizens will be going to the polls on that day for city and school elections.
County clerk's office to be closed at lunchtime next week
(Posted Today 08:31 am)
The county clerk's office at Annex II (across from Granbury City Hall), as well as the office at the Justice Center on Pearl Street, will be closed from noon until 1 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week due to staff software training. Usually, the offices are open to the public during that time.
(Posted Today 08:31 am)
The county clerk's office at Annex II (across from Granbury City Hall), as well as the office at the Justice Center on Pearl Street, will be closed from noon until 1 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week due to staff software training. Usually, the offices are open to the public during that time.
Gales in the forecast
(Posted Today 07:45 am)
Sustained winds of 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 and a high projected around 70 have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire danger notice and wind advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Please keep those cigarette butts in the ash tray.
(Posted Today 07:45 am)
Sustained winds of 15-25 mph with gusts to 40 and a high projected around 70 have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire danger notice and wind advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Please keep those cigarette butts in the ash tray.
Man, 70, injured as motorcycle crashes on Contrary Creek Road
(Posted Tue 05:18 pm)
A 70-year-old Pecan Plantation man failed to make a curve on his 2007 Honda 919 motorcycle Tuesday afternoon in the 4500 block of Contrary Creek Road, according to a DPS trooper at the scene. He suffered an ankle injury, the trooper said, and was taken to an area hospital.
(Posted Tue 05:18 pm)
A 70-year-old Pecan Plantation man failed to make a curve on his 2007 Honda 919 motorcycle Tuesday afternoon in the 4500 block of Contrary Creek Road, according to a DPS trooper at the scene. He suffered an ankle injury, the trooper said, and was taken to an area hospital.
Two area women facing felony drug charges
(Posted Tue 11:26 am)
Catherine Denise Miller, 38, of Sandy Beach, and Charlotte Kay McLaurin, 41, of Glen Rose, were arrested recently in Hood County on felony drug charges, sheriff's captain Jerry East said. Miller was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), East said. McLaurin was found in possession of 6.9 grams of crack cocaine, East said, which qualifies as a first-degree felony.
(Posted Tue 11:26 am)
Catherine Denise Miller, 38, of Sandy Beach, and Charlotte Kay McLaurin, 41, of Glen Rose, were arrested recently in Hood County on felony drug charges, sheriff's captain Jerry East said. Miller was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), East said. McLaurin was found in possession of 6.9 grams of crack cocaine, East said, which qualifies as a first-degree felony.
GHS band director retiring
(Posted Mon 09:00 pm)
Granbury High band director Kyle Maxwell is among the educators retiring at the end of the school year. Others include high school counselor Nancy Seilheimer and Crossland Ninth Grade Center JROTC instructor Wylie McIntosh, the school board was notified Monday night.
(Posted Mon 09:00 pm)
Granbury High band director Kyle Maxwell is among the educators retiring at the end of the school year. Others include high school counselor Nancy Seilheimer and Crossland Ninth Grade Center JROTC instructor Wylie McIntosh, the school board was notified Monday night.
Averitt announces he will step down
(Posted Mon 05:53 pm)
State sen. Kip Averitt, who won last week's Republican primary against Darren Yancy despite having withdrawn from the race, announced late Monday that he will resign his senate seat effective noon on Wednesday, March 17. "This will allow the governor to call a special election on May the 8th," Averitt said. A public servant for 17 years, Averitt withdrew his bid for re-election in mid-January, citing health reasons. It was too late for his name to be withdrawn from the March 2 primary ballot.
(Posted Mon 05:53 pm)
State sen. Kip Averitt, who won last week's Republican primary against Darren Yancy despite having withdrawn from the race, announced late Monday that he will resign his senate seat effective noon on Wednesday, March 17. "This will allow the governor to call a special election on May the 8th," Averitt said. A public servant for 17 years, Averitt withdrew his bid for re-election in mid-January, citing health reasons. It was too late for his name to be withdrawn from the March 2 primary ballot.
Granbury Council candidate files just under the wire
(Posted Mon 05:04 pm)
Jake Caraway of Place 2 on the Granbury City Council now has two contenders battling for that seat. Tony Allen filed just before the deadline Monday. Also on the May 8 ballot will be retail clerk Mitchell Gray.
(Posted Mon 05:04 pm)
Jake Caraway of Place 2 on the Granbury City Council now has two contenders battling for that seat. Tony Allen filed just before the deadline Monday. Also on the May 8 ballot will be retail clerk Mitchell Gray.
Three Fort Worth women facing felony charges
(Posted Mon 03:30 pm)
Three Fort Worth women are in custody after being arrested in Granbury last week, including one accused of stealing a purse that contained almost $5,000. Brittany Denise Smith, 17, is facing a state jail felony theft charge. Two others, Carla Evette Gipson, 43, and Tanieka Lasha Settles, 33, are both charged with the state jail felony count of forgery-passing.
Three Fort Worth women are in custody after being arrested in Granbury last week, including one accused of stealing a purse that contained almost $5,000. Brittany Denise Smith, 17, is facing a state jail felony theft charge. Two others, Carla Evette Gipson, 43, and Tanieka Lasha Settles, 33, are both charged with the state jail felony count of forgery-passing.
Hunter education class in Granbury moved to April 17-18
(Posted Mon 03:18 pm)
The previously announced hunter education class to be conducted by Jeremy Ballew has been switched to April 17-18 in order to avoid conflicts with Easter weekend. The deadline for signing up is now March 31. Completion of he 10-hour class will earn a certificate required by the Texas Parks & Wildlife for anyone born after Sept. 2, 1971, to receive a hunting license. The class will be at the Granbury Conference Center, 621 East Pearl Street. To register, call Ballew at 817-614-7351.
The previously announced hunter education class to be conducted by Jeremy Ballew has been switched to April 17-18 in order to avoid conflicts with Easter weekend. The deadline for signing up is now March 31. Completion of he 10-hour class will earn a certificate required by the Texas Parks & Wildlife for anyone born after Sept. 2, 1971, to receive a hunting license. The class will be at the Granbury Conference Center, 621 East Pearl Street. To register, call Ballew at 817-614-7351.
Worcester will join top storytellers at festival
(Posted Mon 07:18 am)
The Texas Storytelling Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special reunion Thursday through Sunday in Denton. Granbury's Nancy Burks Worcester has been selected as one of the features. The festival includes the 25 most popular tellers on stage to share stories at the Denton Civic Center. For passes, tickets, or additional information, go to www.tejasstorytelling.com or call 940-382-7014.
The Texas Storytelling Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special reunion Thursday through Sunday in Denton. Granbury's Nancy Burks Worcester has been selected as one of the features. The festival includes the 25 most popular tellers on stage to share stories at the Denton Civic Center. For passes, tickets, or additional information, go to www.tejasstorytelling.com or call 940-382-7014.
Sports
Pirate FB schedule released
(Posted Today 10:00 am)
2010 Granbury Pirates
football schedule
(All regular season games start at 7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 20 -- Scrimmage at Stephenville, TBA
Aug. 27 -- Saginaw
Sept. 3 -- Justin Byron Nelson
Sept. 10 -- at Carrollton Turner
xSept. 24 -- Cleburne
xOct. 1 -- at Joshua
xOct. 8 -- Everman
xOct. More...
(Posted Today 10:00 am)
2010 Granbury Pirates
football schedule
(All regular season games start at 7:30 p.m.)
Aug. 20 -- Scrimmage at Stephenville, TBA
Aug. 27 -- Saginaw
Sept. 3 -- Justin Byron Nelson
Sept. 10 -- at Carrollton Turner
xSept. 24 -- Cleburne
xOct. 1 -- at Joshua
xOct. 8 -- Everman
xOct. More...
Tuesday softball
(Posted Tue 09:59 pm)
Granbury 9, Joshua 5
Lady Pirates (6-1 overall) improve to 2-0 in District 8-4A with road win over defending champions.
Tolar 12, Lipan 2
Lady Rattlers (4-2) win fourth straight while spoiling Lady Indians' season opener.
(Posted Tue 09:59 pm)
Granbury 9, Joshua 5
Lady Pirates (6-1 overall) improve to 2-0 in District 8-4A with road win over defending champions.
Tolar 12, Lipan 2
Lady Rattlers (4-2) win fourth straight while spoiling Lady Indians' season opener.
Tuesday soccer
(Posted Tue 09:56 pm)
Boys
Granbury 8, Venus 0
Pirates (14-3-1, 9-2 in 8-4A) post 12th shutout of season and stay on heels of league-leading Crowley, whom they trail by one standings point with one game to go..
Girls
Granbury 9, Venus 0
Lady Pirates (13-6, 9-2 in 8-4A) win for ninth consecutive game..
(Posted Tue 09:56 pm)
Boys
Granbury 8, Venus 0
Pirates (14-3-1, 9-2 in 8-4A) post 12th shutout of season and stay on heels of league-leading Crowley, whom they trail by one standings point with one game to go..
Girls
Granbury 9, Venus 0
Lady Pirates (13-6, 9-2 in 8-4A) win for ninth consecutive game..
Tuesday baseball
(Posted Tue 08:52 pm)
Granbury 9, Stephenville 1
Pirates (5-8 overall) win 8-4A opener in meeting of last season's co-champs as Jared Hickey pitches a four-hitter, strikes out 10 and walks one.
Millsap 9, Tolar 4
Rattlers (9-1-1) drop first of season, giving up five runs in second and four in third.
(Posted Tue 08:52 pm)
Granbury 9, Stephenville 1
Pirates (5-8 overall) win 8-4A opener in meeting of last season's co-champs as Jared Hickey pitches a four-hitter, strikes out 10 and walks one.
Millsap 9, Tolar 4
Rattlers (9-1-1) drop first of season, giving up five runs in second and four in third.
Entertainment
Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Today 02:09 pm)
Sandra Crawford, 67, Glen Rose -- Service Thursday, 2 p.m., Long Creek Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Nolan LeBlue, 74, Granbury -- Service Friday, 9 a.m., Martin's Funeral Home. Visitation one hour prior to service.
Mary Kathleen Villarreal, 44, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Kathleen Freeney Savant, 45, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 10 a.m., Faith Assembly Church of God.
Ginger Christensen, 58, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 11 a.m., Lakeside Baptist Church. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
James Morris McLester Sr., 86, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Greenwood Chapel, Fort Worth.
(Posted Today 02:09 pm)
Sandra Crawford, 67, Glen Rose -- Service Thursday, 2 p.m., Long Creek Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Nolan LeBlue, 74, Granbury -- Service Friday, 9 a.m., Martin's Funeral Home. Visitation one hour prior to service.
Mary Kathleen Villarreal, 44, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Kathleen Freeney Savant, 45, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 10 a.m., Faith Assembly Church of God.
Ginger Christensen, 58, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 11 a.m., Lakeside Baptist Church. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
James Morris McLester Sr., 86, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Greenwood Chapel, Fort Worth.
