AVIVA Granbury, an independent living center, assisted living center, and memory care center for seniors celebrated the completion of its renovations at a celebration that featured a ribbon cutting Dec. 7.

Although the Cresson bypass project had previously been scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2024, a recent update from the Texas Department of Transportation has confirmed the long-awaited project will not be officially completed until late 2025.

Joy was overflowing for Tammie Baker, her daughter Hannah Kirkpatrick, Hannah’s daughters Arrow and Arabella Grace and their volunteers, not to mention the happy recipients of Operation Joy on Saturday, Dec. 2. This was the first distribution day for the newly formed nonprofit.

A press release was sent out by the City of Granbury regarding an incident that occurred on Dec. 12 in the early afternoon at Granbury Middle School.

Sometimes wishes really do come true. A wish came true for 13-year-old Jax Madrigal of Granbury when he recently met his football idol. 

Get ready to step into the world of “The Nutcracker,” as an immersive experience by Brian Clowdus is coming to The Langdon Center.

Former Granbury resident Chyanne Brake recently published a book that helps children cope with the death of their pet. Brake's book is in honor of her late dog, Lizzie, who passed away earlier this year.

The Granbury Police Department's new regional radio network may be the first of its kind in Texas, allowing the GPD to connect with several first responders in the area.

Hosted by Bridgewater Memory Care and The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association, Light Up the Night is a new event scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Acton Middle School track, 1300 James Road.

Granbury nonprofit Mission Granbury has been serving the community of Hood County for 25 years — since 1998. The nonprofit organization is the largest in the county and provides nine human services programs and resources for those in need or in crisis.

A car crash in Acton led to two businesses being damaged and two women were flown to a local hospital in Fort Worth. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Dec. 5.

Henson Lumber, a leading provider of high-quality lumber and building materials, recently announced its acquisition of Decatur Lumber, a respected family-owned lumber-yard based in Decatur.

In the next few weeks, both sides of U.S. Highway 377 between Davis Road and Fall Creek Highway in Granbury will undergo smoke testing.

Shelby Slawson, state representative for Texas House District 59, recently placed a new ornament on the Texas House Christmas tree.  The ornament was painted and designed by local artist Teresa Houston to represent Granbury and the rest of House District 59. 

The TX HOP (House of Pickleball) Club held its groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 920 Tucker Way, across the street from Granbury Baptist Church on Farm-to-Market Rd. 51.

The Friends of the Library for Hood County is offering a half-price book sale at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St., from now through Wednesday, Dec. 20.

In a 3:2 vote, the Hood County Commissioners Court approved the allocation of ARPA funds totaling $380,000 to the Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for the intended purpose of purchasing a fire rescue boat, during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

The Pecan Plantation Country Club (PPCC) said goodbye to summer and hello to winter during its Changing of Seasons ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17.

Hood County residents will soon be able to experience Christmas like never before with Granbury Baptist Church’s fourth annual Christmas Carnival. The free event — set for Sunday, …

After four months of dealing with utility billing issues due to a city network hack, the end of a stressful situation is in sight for utility billing customers.