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Cardboard boat racers will return to beach
(Posted Sat 12:34 pm)
After the wild success of last fall's Pirate Invasion, the Pirates for Hire are returning to Granbury the last weekend in August. Captain Jack Sparrow, Bosen Shred, Shanghai, Mister Roberts and Davy Jones will participate in the Pirates for Kids festival. Plans include family activities such as an inner tube race, one-man raft and cardboard boat races at City Beach. Treasure hunts and costume contests are also planned. For more information contact Sara or Tom Baker at 817-279-7412.
(Posted Sat 12:34 pm)
After the wild success of last fall's Pirate Invasion, the Pirates for Hire are returning to Granbury the last weekend in August. Captain Jack Sparrow, Bosen Shred, Shanghai, Mister Roberts and Davy Jones will participate in the Pirates for Kids festival. Plans include family activities such as an inner tube race, one-man raft and cardboard boat races at City Beach. Treasure hunts and costume contests are also planned. For more information contact Sara or Tom Baker at 817-279-7412.
Moore is top artist for month
(Posted Sat 07:18 am)
Wendy Moore was chosen as Artist of the Month for July by the Lake Granbury Art Association for her painting "Fossil Rim Friendly." The artwork will be on display at Community Bank in Acton until Aug. 9.
(Posted Sat 07:18 am)
Wendy Moore was chosen as Artist of the Month for July by the Lake Granbury Art Association for her painting "Fossil Rim Friendly." The artwork will be on display at Community Bank in Acton until Aug. 9.
The Wrights are ready for some 'down' time
(Posted Fri 07:57 pm)
Longtime community advocate Norma Wright and husband David are retiring to the coast. “It's a good time for me to say goodbye,” she said Tuesday. After securing a contract on their Granbury house over the weekend, the couple was traveling south this week to look at property in Corpus Christi. Norma said the couple had been thinking about the move for some time. “We've been wanting to move somewhere that's a little bit warmer in the winter,” she said. Norma said she is retiring from her public life and plans to spend more time with her husband.
(Posted Fri 07:57 pm)
Longtime community advocate Norma Wright and husband David are retiring to the coast. “It's a good time for me to say goodbye,” she said Tuesday. After securing a contract on their Granbury house over the weekend, the couple was traveling south this week to look at property in Corpus Christi. Norma said the couple had been thinking about the move for some time. “We've been wanting to move somewhere that's a little bit warmer in the winter,” she said. Norma said she is retiring from her public life and plans to spend more time with her husband.
Hunter education course set Aug. 21-22 in Granbury
(Posted Fri 04:29 pm)
A Texas hunter education course will be held Aug. 21 (9 a.m.) and Aug. 22 (1 p.m.) at the Granbury Resort Conference Center, 621 E. Pearl St. in Granbury, according to instructor Jeremy Ballew. Class size is limited to about 30 students. It's open to anyone born on or after Sept. 2, 1971. The minimum age is 9, and the cost is $15 per person. Contact Ballew at 817-614-7351 to reserve a spot or for more information.
(Posted Fri 04:29 pm)
A Texas hunter education course will be held Aug. 21 (9 a.m.) and Aug. 22 (1 p.m.) at the Granbury Resort Conference Center, 621 E. Pearl St. in Granbury, according to instructor Jeremy Ballew. Class size is limited to about 30 students. It's open to anyone born on or after Sept. 2, 1971. The minimum age is 9, and the cost is $15 per person. Contact Ballew at 817-614-7351 to reserve a spot or for more information.
Arson suspect now facing three felony charges
(Posted Fri 12:00 pm)
Kelly Otis Petty, 54, of Blackfoot Court in Comanche Harbor south of Granbury -- the arson suspect in the fire that destroyed the home where he formerly lived with his girlfriend -- is now facing one first-degree felony charge and two third-degree felonies, according to fire marshal Brian Fine. He was arrested on July 22 after a 16-hour standoff with deputies and other law officers at Kelly's Auto Repair on Contrary Creek Road.
(Posted Fri 12:00 pm)
Kelly Otis Petty, 54, of Blackfoot Court in Comanche Harbor south of Granbury -- the arson suspect in the fire that destroyed the home where he formerly lived with his girlfriend -- is now facing one first-degree felony charge and two third-degree felonies, according to fire marshal Brian Fine. He was arrested on July 22 after a 16-hour standoff with deputies and other law officers at Kelly's Auto Repair on Contrary Creek Road.
Hood County man accused of felony assault on wife
(Posted Fri 10:47 am)
James Lynn Enochs, 40, of Granbury Court in Granbury Acres, has been arrested and accused of assaulting his common-law wife by putting a pillow over her mouth, according to Hood County Sheriff's Office lieutenant Johnny Rose. The charge, a third-degree felony, is assault family/house member impede breathing/circulation, jail records indicate.
(Posted Fri 10:47 am)
James Lynn Enochs, 40, of Granbury Court in Granbury Acres, has been arrested and accused of assaulting his common-law wife by putting a pillow over her mouth, according to Hood County Sheriff's Office lieutenant Johnny Rose. The charge, a third-degree felony, is assault family/house member impede breathing/circulation, jail records indicate.
Women have district workshop
(Posted Fri 07:18 am)
The Woman's Wednesday Club and Granbury Woman's Club recently hosted the 2010 Pioneer/Trinity District Workshop at deCordova Bend Estates Country Club. Woman's Wednesday Club president, Jeanell Morris and Granbury Woman's Club president Nancy Keeler directed the activities of the host clubs. This event was attended by 99 members of the federation.
(Posted Fri 07:18 am)
The Woman's Wednesday Club and Granbury Woman's Club recently hosted the 2010 Pioneer/Trinity District Workshop at deCordova Bend Estates Country Club. Woman's Wednesday Club president, Jeanell Morris and Granbury Woman's Club president Nancy Keeler directed the activities of the host clubs. This event was attended by 99 members of the federation.
Sports
Buckman competing in Junior Olympics
(Posted Fri 01:00 am)
Granbury's Alex Buckman will compete in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Va. next week. She will long jump Monday and triple jump Wednesday. This is her first trip to the AAU nationals.
(Posted Fri 01:00 am)
Granbury's Alex Buckman will compete in the Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Va. next week. She will long jump Monday and triple jump Wednesday. This is her first trip to the AAU nationals.
New Tolar field house near completion
(Posted Fri 01:00 am)
Tolar head football coach/athletic director Mike Franklin said the new field house is expected to be completed by Aug. 3. The facility, estimated to have cost around $700,000, will have a grand opening celebration Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a hot dog supper, complete with homemade ice More...
(Posted Fri 01:00 am)
Tolar head football coach/athletic director Mike Franklin said the new field house is expected to be completed by Aug. 3. The facility, estimated to have cost around $700,000, will have a grand opening celebration Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a hot dog supper, complete with homemade ice More...
Rattlers open workouts Aug. 2
(Posted Tue 01:00 am)
The Tolar Rattlers will begin two-a-day football practices Monday. They will don pads for the first time on Friday, Aug. 6. Tolar's first scrimmage is Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. in Comanche, followed by a home scrimmage against Dublin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The Rattlers open the season More...
(Posted Tue 01:00 am)
The Tolar Rattlers will begin two-a-day football practices Monday. They will don pads for the first time on Friday, Aug. 6. Tolar's first scrimmage is Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. in Comanche, followed by a home scrimmage against Dublin at 6 p.m. on Aug. 19. The Rattlers open the season More...
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Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Sat 03:19 pm)
Wayne Howard Dean, 81, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 5 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Granbury.
Theodore J. Gerlach, Jr. -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home.
C.E. Moore, 88, Granbury -- Service Saturday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Granbury.
(Posted Sat 03:19 pm)
Wayne Howard Dean, 81, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 5 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Granbury.
Theodore J. Gerlach, Jr. -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home. Visitation Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home.
C.E. Moore, 88, Granbury -- Service Saturday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church in Granbury.
