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"Renaissance Salons" - Ridglea Willard (foreground) and fellow Granbury High School sophomores (from left) Katherine Bramlett, Racheal Rodgers and Jaden Carbonnet impress judges with their performance, research and preparation with their presentation of "Renaissance Salons" for Wednesday's History Fair at the high school. These young ladies were so prepared they actually hauled in the green antique sofa shown in the photo to use as a prop. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
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Update
Lake is full, let the debris removal begin
(Posted Today 01:24 pm)
After heavy rains filled the lake this week, many waterfront owners are now clearing logs and floating debris from around their docks. The current created with gates open at the dam brings all kinds of floating objects downstream. Logs and other debris becomes lodged in and around boat docks and canels on the lake.
(Posted Today 01:24 pm)
After heavy rains filled the lake this week, many waterfront owners are now clearing logs and floating debris from around their docks. The current created with gates open at the dam brings all kinds of floating objects downstream. Logs and other debris becomes lodged in and around boat docks and canels on the lake.
Raffa offers fire safety tips
(Posted Today 12:34 pm)
Fire Chief Dave Raffa of the Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department has some important safety reminders as we head into February. If you utilize your fireplace, dispose of the embers and ashes in metal pails and place them away from your house. Never place them in a trash container or paper sack in or near your home or garage. They stay dangerously hot for a lot longer than you would think, and often cause house fires during the winter months. Also, check your smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly and change the batteries at least once a year.
(Posted Today 12:34 pm)
Fire Chief Dave Raffa of the Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department has some important safety reminders as we head into February. If you utilize your fireplace, dispose of the embers and ashes in metal pails and place them away from your house. Never place them in a trash container or paper sack in or near your home or garage. They stay dangerously hot for a lot longer than you would think, and often cause house fires during the winter months. Also, check your smoke detectors to make sure they are working properly and change the batteries at least once a year.
Rainfall totals since Tuesday
(Posted Wed 11:14 pm)
Rainfall:
6.00" -- 3 miles N of Granbury, Joni Berry
5.98" -- Oak Trail Shores, Hadlee Jackson
5.00" -- Western Hills Harbor, Allan Davis
4.2" -- Indian Harbor, Timothy G. Martin
4"-plus -- deCordova, Rene Poe
3.75" -- deCordova, Scott Mitchell
(Posted Wed 11:14 pm)
Rainfall:
6.00" -- 3 miles N of Granbury, Joni Berry
5.98" -- Oak Trail Shores, Hadlee Jackson
5.00" -- Western Hills Harbor, Allan Davis
4.2" -- Indian Harbor, Timothy G. Martin
4"-plus -- deCordova, Rene Poe
3.75" -- deCordova, Scott Mitchell
HALO pet adoption day set this Saturday
(Posted Wed 06:07 pm)
The next Hood County Animal Lovers Organization (HALO) pet adoption day will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Arrow Feed & Ranch, 2301 Highway 377 East in Granbury.
(Posted Wed 06:07 pm)
The next Hood County Animal Lovers Organization (HALO) pet adoption day will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Arrow Feed & Ranch, 2301 Highway 377 East in Granbury.
Rain raises lake 4 feet
(Posted Wed 04:45 pm)
Heavy rainfall has raised Lake Granbury -- it's almost full -- according to the Brazos River Authority gauges. The rising lake is good news to unhappy lakefront property owners who have claimed their property has been more "beachfront" than lakefront. BRA boat ramps on the lake have reopened.
(Posted Wed 04:45 pm)
Heavy rainfall has raised Lake Granbury -- it's almost full -- according to the Brazos River Authority gauges. The rising lake is good news to unhappy lakefront property owners who have claimed their property has been more "beachfront" than lakefront. BRA boat ramps on the lake have reopened.
TCEQ to BRA: Give us a water study in 10 months
(Posted Wed 04:03 pm)
The Brazos River Authority was given 10 months to submit a water management study in its request for additional water rights, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) commissioners decided Wednesday. Dozens of Granbury lakeside homeowners, concerned about further lowering of the lake, attended the hearing in Austin. TCEQ said it would decide on BRA's request in 24 months.
(Posted Wed 04:03 pm)
The Brazos River Authority was given 10 months to submit a water management study in its request for additional water rights, the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) commissioners decided Wednesday. Dozens of Granbury lakeside homeowners, concerned about further lowering of the lake, attended the hearing in Austin. TCEQ said it would decide on BRA's request in 24 months.
Tolar woman rescued from roaring water
(Posted Wed 03:02 pm)
A driver was helped to safety in a dramatic high-water rescue Wednesday morning at 8th St. and Hill City Highway in Tolar. Swift-water rescue team members pulled the Tolar woman from the window of her vehicle in roaring water, an eyewitness said. Map of area
(Posted Wed 03:02 pm)
A driver was helped to safety in a dramatic high-water rescue Wednesday morning at 8th St. and Hill City Highway in Tolar. Swift-water rescue team members pulled the Tolar woman from the window of her vehicle in roaring water, an eyewitness said. Map of area
How much rain did you get?
(Posted Wed 02:58 pm)
How much rainfall did you receive? The Hood County News would like to know. Please email your name, where you live and rainfall total to editor@hcnews.com
How much rainfall did you receive? The Hood County News would like to know. Please email your name, where you live and rainfall total to editor@hcnews.com
Granbury rain measured at 4.61 inches
(Posted Wed 12:35 pm)
The Granbury Regional Airport recorded 4.61 inches of rain from Tuesday evening through 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Flooding caused the closing of a number of roads in Hood County, along with water rescues of two stranded motorists Wednesday morning, officials said. The NWS is forecasting a 40 percent chance of rain today and tonight for Hood County, and a 30 percent chance for Thursday.
The Granbury Regional Airport recorded 4.61 inches of rain from Tuesday evening through 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. Flooding caused the closing of a number of roads in Hood County, along with water rescues of two stranded motorists Wednesday morning, officials said. The NWS is forecasting a 40 percent chance of rain today and tonight for Hood County, and a 30 percent chance for Thursday.
Hood County Junior Livestock Show
by HCNvideo
(Posted 1/12/2012 04:43 pm)
Scenes from opening days of the Hood County Junior Livestock Show
(Posted 1/12/2012 04:43 pm)
Scenes from opening days of the Hood County Junior Livestock Show
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(Posted Today 10:27 am)
Shudder speed: HCN photographer Mary Vinson wins awards for a reason. She was on the scene when first responders successfully pulled off a dramatic high water rescue this week of Tolar school cafeteria worker Cathy Fisher.
(Posted Today 10:27 am)
Shudder speed: HCN photographer Mary Vinson wins awards for a reason. She was on the scene when first responders successfully pulled off a dramatic high water rescue this week of Tolar school cafeteria worker Cathy Fisher.
Sports
Pirates try to move above .500 in district
(Posted Thu 03:11 pm)
Boys basketball
Friday
Granbury at Joshua, 8 p.m.
Pirates 15-12, 4-4 in 7-4A, Owls 0-23, 0-8
(Posted Thu 03:11 pm)
Boys basketball
Friday
Granbury at Joshua, 8 p.m.
Pirates 15-12, 4-4 in 7-4A, Owls 0-23, 0-8
Lady Pirates can clinch playoff berth
(Posted Thu 03:06 pm)
Girls basketball
Friday
Granbury at Joshua, 6:30 p.m.
Lady Pirates (22-7, 8-2 in 7-4A) can wrap up a postseason berth with a win over the Lady Owls (5-19, 1-9) and a loss by Everman (14-10, 5-5) against Arlington Seguin (23-8, 7-3).
(Posted Thu 03:06 pm)
Girls basketball
Friday
Granbury at Joshua, 6:30 p.m.
Lady Pirates (22-7, 8-2 in 7-4A) can wrap up a postseason berth with a win over the Lady Owls (5-19, 1-9) and a loss by Everman (14-10, 5-5) against Arlington Seguin (23-8, 7-3).
Area boys basketball
(Posted Thu 03:18 pm)
Thursday
Happy Hill at Waco Methodist, 7:30 p.m.
Pioneers 15-8
Friday
Tolar at Brock, 7:30 p.m.
Rattlers 11-13, 3-5 in 10-2A; Eagles 19-6, 8-0, No. 7 in state
Lipan at Bryson, 8 p.m.
Indians 15-10, 3-1 in 16-A, No. 21 in state
(Posted Thu 03:18 pm)
Thursday
Happy Hill at Waco Methodist, 7:30 p.m.
Pioneers 15-8
Friday
Tolar at Brock, 7:30 p.m.
Rattlers 11-13, 3-5 in 10-2A; Eagles 19-6, 8-0, No. 7 in state
Lipan at Bryson, 8 p.m.
Indians 15-10, 3-1 in 16-A, No. 21 in state
Lady Rattlers travel to three-time defending state champs
(Posted Thu 03:13 pm)
Area girls basketball
Thursday
Happy Hill at E. Tyler Christian, 5 p.m.
Lady Pioneers 17-5, No. 1 in state in TAPPS A
Friday
Tolar at Brock, 6 p.m.
Lady Rattlers 23-5, 7-3; Lady Eagles 24-5, 10-0, No. 3 in state
Lipan at Bryson, 6:30 p.m.
Lady Indians 25-2, 6-0 in More...
(Posted Thu 03:13 pm)
Area girls basketball
Thursday
Happy Hill at E. Tyler Christian, 5 p.m.
Lady Pioneers 17-5, No. 1 in state in TAPPS A
Friday
Tolar at Brock, 6 p.m.
Lady Rattlers 23-5, 7-3; Lady Eagles 24-5, 10-0, No. 3 in state
Lipan at Bryson, 6:30 p.m.
Lady Indians 25-2, 6-0 in More...
Granbury swimmers seek regionals
(Posted Thu 03:30 pm)
District 15-4A Meet
Friday-Saturday, Mansfield Natatorium
Top six in each event advance to Region IV Meet, also in Mansfield, Feb. 9-11
(Posted Thu 03:30 pm)
District 15-4A Meet
Friday-Saturday, Mansfield Natatorium
Top six in each event advance to Region IV Meet, also in Mansfield, Feb. 9-11
Pirates face big test
(Posted Thu 03:23 pm)
Boys soccer
Friday
Mansfield Legacy (3-1-1) at Granbury (7-0), 7 p.m.
Pirates have five shutouts this season
(Posted Thu 03:23 pm)
Boys soccer
Friday
Mansfield Legacy (3-1-1) at Granbury (7-0), 7 p.m.
Pirates have five shutouts this season
Entertainment
Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Today 12:50 pm)
Ann Janette Southern, 77, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home, Glen Rose.
Irene Peters Arwine, 86, Weatherford -- Service Saturday, 2 p.m., Lipan First Baptist Church. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Wiley Chapel in Lipan.
Linda Fitzgerald, 74, Granbury -- Service Sunday, 2 p.m., Triple Cross Cowboy Church. Visitation Saturday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Don Wesley Campbell, 75, Granbury -- Service Wednesday, 2 p.m., Couts Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Weatherford.
(Posted Today 12:50 pm)
Ann Janette Southern, 77, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home, Glen Rose.
Irene Peters Arwine, 86, Weatherford -- Service Saturday, 2 p.m., Lipan First Baptist Church. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Wiley Chapel in Lipan.
Linda Fitzgerald, 74, Granbury -- Service Sunday, 2 p.m., Triple Cross Cowboy Church. Visitation Saturday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Don Wesley Campbell, 75, Granbury -- Service Wednesday, 2 p.m., Couts Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Weatherford.
