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Fair day fun - Officers of the Hood County Young Riders 4-H Club were enthusiastic representatives at the Hood County 4-H Fair Day Wednesday evening at Annex I. From left: Maddison Smith, Nellie Jenkins and her sister Mattie Jenkins were ready and waiting to offer information and answer questions. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
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Get ready to laugh
(Posted Today)
Today's fourth annual Healthy Woman Anniversary event brings the return of humorist and motivational speaker Suzie Humphreys. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a free women's expo at the Granbury Resort Conference Center, 621 E. Pearl St. The expo is followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the keynote speaker at 7:15.The annual event always draws a crowd. Healthy Woman is a program sponsored by Lake Granbury Medical Center.
(Posted Today)
Today's fourth annual Healthy Woman Anniversary event brings the return of humorist and motivational speaker Suzie Humphreys. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a free women's expo at the Granbury Resort Conference Center, 621 E. Pearl St. The expo is followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the keynote speaker at 7:15.The annual event always draws a crowd. Healthy Woman is a program sponsored by Lake Granbury Medical Center.
Rainfall brings no road closures, emergencies reported so far in Hood County
(Posted Wed 01:50 pm)
Hood County officials have not reported any road closures or emergency situations caused by the rainfall from Tropical Storm Hermine, which was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday night. Fort Worth, Arlington and other cites in the area are dealing with flooding. Hood County rainfall totals reported as of Wednesday morning were 5.1 inches at Pecan Plantation, 4.25 inches in Tolar, 3.8 inches at the Granbury Regional Airport, 3 inches at Lipan and 2.02 at Cresson.
(Posted Wed 01:50 pm)
Hood County officials have not reported any road closures or emergency situations caused by the rainfall from Tropical Storm Hermine, which was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday night. Fort Worth, Arlington and other cites in the area are dealing with flooding. Hood County rainfall totals reported as of Wednesday morning were 5.1 inches at Pecan Plantation, 4.25 inches in Tolar, 3.8 inches at the Granbury Regional Airport, 3 inches at Lipan and 2.02 at Cresson.
Hood County Library set for genealogical workshop on Friday
(Posted Tue 02:46 pm)
The public is invited to a free genealogical workshop, scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Hood County Library, 222 North Travis Street, in Granbury. Yvonne Ables of the Hood County Genealogical Society is slated to speak, and will also answer questions and show examples of how U.S. census records can be used in such research.
(Posted Tue 02:46 pm)
The public is invited to a free genealogical workshop, scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at the Hood County Library, 222 North Travis Street, in Granbury. Yvonne Ables of the Hood County Genealogical Society is slated to speak, and will also answer questions and show examples of how U.S. census records can be used in such research.
Voting helps United Way
(Posted Tue 12:39 pm)
It's time to cast your vote for the Granbury Oscars. Local residents are competing for the “Oscar” award as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Hood County. Performances are planned at the United Way's Night at the Oscars event Friday Sept. 17 at the Granbury Resort Conference Center. For more information call 817-579-5100. Early voting has started for the following contestants:
* Police chief Mitch Galvan and his wife Sara will be dancing as John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney from “Saturday Night Fever.” Voting jar is at City Hall, Bridge Street.
* Mary Ward and dance partner Kyle Watson will perform the theme dance from “All That Jazz.” Voting jar is at Southwest Securities, 1100 E. Highway 377.
* Bert Johnson will be performing as the debonair Rex Harrison from “Dr. Doolittle.” Voting jar is at Granbury First United Methodist Church, 301 Loop 567.
* Granbury High School senior Alysia Murphy will sing “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song from Titanic, made famous by Celine Dion. Voting jar is at Chicken Express, Highway 377.
* The Historic Granbury Gunslingers will perform a scene from “Cat Ballou.” Voting is at Pearl Street Station, at the corner of Pearl and Lambert streets, just west of the square.
(Posted Tue 12:39 pm)
It's time to cast your vote for the Granbury Oscars. Local residents are competing for the “Oscar” award as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Hood County. Performances are planned at the United Way's Night at the Oscars event Friday Sept. 17 at the Granbury Resort Conference Center. For more information call 817-579-5100. Early voting has started for the following contestants:
* Police chief Mitch Galvan and his wife Sara will be dancing as John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney from “Saturday Night Fever.” Voting jar is at City Hall, Bridge Street.
* Mary Ward and dance partner Kyle Watson will perform the theme dance from “All That Jazz.” Voting jar is at Southwest Securities, 1100 E. Highway 377.
* Bert Johnson will be performing as the debonair Rex Harrison from “Dr. Doolittle.” Voting jar is at Granbury First United Methodist Church, 301 Loop 567.
* Granbury High School senior Alysia Murphy will sing “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song from Titanic, made famous by Celine Dion. Voting jar is at Chicken Express, Highway 377.
* The Historic Granbury Gunslingers will perform a scene from “Cat Ballou.” Voting is at Pearl Street Station, at the corner of Pearl and Lambert streets, just west of the square.
Vote for "Best of Hood County"
(Posted Tue 07:46 am)
Where can you get the best chicken-fried steak? Who is the best plumber? You can voice your opinion for free in the Hood County News "Best of Hood County." Ballots for these and over 90 other categories are available in the Wednesday and Saturday editions of the Hood County News. Hurry and vote -- deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. And one lucky winner will receive $100.
(Posted Tue 07:46 am)
Where can you get the best chicken-fried steak? Who is the best plumber? You can voice your opinion for free in the Hood County News "Best of Hood County." Ballots for these and over 90 other categories are available in the Wednesday and Saturday editions of the Hood County News. Hurry and vote -- deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17. And one lucky winner will receive $100.
Barbershop harmony planned at concert
(Posted Tue 07:18 am)
Texas Millionaires, a popular Fort Worth men’s a capella chorus, will kick off the 2010-11 Music at Acton season with a concert on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. at Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Highway. The Texas Millionaires perform music based on the four-part close harmony of barbershop-style singing. They are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an international organization.
(Posted Tue 07:18 am)
Texas Millionaires, a popular Fort Worth men’s a capella chorus, will kick off the 2010-11 Music at Acton season with a concert on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. at Acton United Methodist Church, 3433 Fall Creek Highway. The Texas Millionaires perform music based on the four-part close harmony of barbershop-style singing. They are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an international organization.
Sports
Pirates hit road for first time
(Posted Today 02:01 pm)
Granbury Pirates (1-1) at Carrollton Turner Lions (0-1)
7 p.m. Thursday
Last season: Granbury 1-9. Turner 0-10. Teams did not play.
Returning starters: Granbury 5 offense/6 defense, Turner 7 offensive/8 defensive
Notables: The teams are playing Thursday because Carrollton has several schools and they have to rotate use of Standridge More...
(Posted Today 02:01 pm)
Granbury Pirates (1-1) at Carrollton Turner Lions (0-1)
7 p.m. Thursday
Last season: Granbury 1-9. Turner 0-10. Teams did not play.
Returning starters: Granbury 5 offense/6 defense, Turner 7 offensive/8 defensive
Notables: The teams are playing Thursday because Carrollton has several schools and they have to rotate use of Standridge More...
Friday night football
(Posted Today 02:04 pm)
Clifton Cubs (2-0) at Tolar Rattlers (0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Last season: Tolar 8-3, advanced to area round of playoffs; Clifton 3-7. Teams did not play.
Returning starters: Tolar 6 offense/4 defense, 8 offense/9 defense.
Notables: The Rattlers' first season in 2A Division II has gotten off to More...
(Posted Today 02:04 pm)
Clifton Cubs (2-0) at Tolar Rattlers (0-2)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Last season: Tolar 8-3, advanced to area round of playoffs; Clifton 3-7. Teams did not play.
Returning starters: Tolar 6 offense/4 defense, 8 offense/9 defense.
Notables: The Rattlers' first season in 2A Division II has gotten off to More...
Tuesday volleyball
(Posted Tue 09:47 pm)
Granbury defeated Stephenville 25-15, 26-24, 25-13
Lady Pirates (16-11) win 10th straight to finish predistrict play. Open District 7-4A Friday at home against Burleson.
Tolar defeated Hico 19-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-9
Lady Rattlers (10-7) play on the road for 16th time in 17 matches. Mykayla Armstrong serves 18 straight More...
(Posted Tue 09:47 pm)
Granbury defeated Stephenville 25-15, 26-24, 25-13
Lady Pirates (16-11) win 10th straight to finish predistrict play. Open District 7-4A Friday at home against Burleson.
Tolar defeated Hico 19-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-9
Lady Rattlers (10-7) play on the road for 16th time in 17 matches. Mykayla Armstrong serves 18 straight More...
GHS tennis match postponed
(Posted Tue 03:59 pm)
The Granbury at Joshua District 7-4A tennis match has been postponed because of rain. The teams will tentatively play Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the GHS courts.
(Posted Tue 03:59 pm)
The Granbury at Joshua District 7-4A tennis match has been postponed because of rain. The teams will tentatively play Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the GHS courts.
Entertainment
Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Today 11:50 am)
Kathleen Hooks, 88, Granbury -- Service Thursday, 2 p.m., Granbury First United Methodist Church.
Gerry Burton Barbee, 78, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
David E. Richardson, 81, deCordova -- Celebration of life service Sunday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home. Inurnment service Monday, 10 a.m., Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Neletta Jaylene Kemp, 73, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home.
Leonard Charles "Chuck" Varvel, 70, Granbury -- Service Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Mansfield.
(Posted Today 11:50 am)
Kathleen Hooks, 88, Granbury -- Service Thursday, 2 p.m., Granbury First United Methodist Church.
Gerry Burton Barbee, 78, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
David E. Richardson, 81, deCordova -- Celebration of life service Sunday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home. Inurnment service Monday, 10 a.m., Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Neletta Jaylene Kemp, 73, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home.
Leonard Charles "Chuck" Varvel, 70, Granbury -- Service Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Mansfield.
