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Welcome rain - As viewed from the Granbury square on Pearl Street Wednesday evening, clouds gathered followed by rainfall. A steady, beneficial rain lingered over Hood County in the overnight hours. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
Breaking
Roan: "I won't resign"
(Posted Wed 05:31 pm)
Two hours after being hit with the grand jury's two-count indictment, Precinct 2 commissioner Dick Roan said he will not resign his elected office. The Class B misdemeanor charges are tied to Roan's alleged advanced degrees. In his role as commissioner, Roan has sparred with judges and said he believes a visiting judge should preside over the trial. He said a member of the grand jury was an outspoken supporter of county judge Andy Rash, whom Roan publicly refused to support for re-election.
(Posted Wed 05:31 pm)
Two hours after being hit with the grand jury's two-count indictment, Precinct 2 commissioner Dick Roan said he will not resign his elected office. The Class B misdemeanor charges are tied to Roan's alleged advanced degrees. In his role as commissioner, Roan has sparred with judges and said he believes a visiting judge should preside over the trial. He said a member of the grand jury was an outspoken supporter of county judge Andy Rash, whom Roan publicly refused to support for re-election.
Commissioner Dick Roan indicted by grand jury
(Posted Wed 03:27 pm)
The grand jury has handed down a two-count indictment against Precinct 2 commissioner Dick Roan based on advanced degrees that allegedly are "fraudulent, substandard or fictitious." The crime is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. One of the degrees at issue is a Ph.D. from LaSalle University, a now-defunct correspondence institution that was raided by the FBI in the late 1990s.
(Posted Wed 03:27 pm)
The grand jury has handed down a two-count indictment against Precinct 2 commissioner Dick Roan based on advanced degrees that allegedly are "fraudulent, substandard or fictitious." The crime is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. One of the degrees at issue is a Ph.D. from LaSalle University, a now-defunct correspondence institution that was raided by the FBI in the late 1990s.
Update
Biker Bash Texas here this weekend
(Posted Thu 07:57 pm)
Powerful motorcycles will be joined by powerful people in Granbury this weekend as the second annual Biker Bash Texas rolls into town.
Featured speakers at the Christian biker rally are members of the famed Power Team. “This group is really aimed at the kids. They love 'em,” said pastor David Kimbrow of Granbury. While showing off their feats of strength, the Power Team also speaks on the strength that can be found through the Lord, Kimbrow explained. The Power Team is part of the evening program starting at 6 p.m. Saturday in Hewlett Park.
(Posted Thu 07:57 pm)
Powerful motorcycles will be joined by powerful people in Granbury this weekend as the second annual Biker Bash Texas rolls into town.
Featured speakers at the Christian biker rally are members of the famed Power Team. “This group is really aimed at the kids. They love 'em,” said pastor David Kimbrow of Granbury. While showing off their feats of strength, the Power Team also speaks on the strength that can be found through the Lord, Kimbrow explained. The Power Team is part of the evening program starting at 6 p.m. Saturday in Hewlett Park.
New court and boat slips open in Pecan
(Posted Thu 10:18 am)
As a community, there was much to celebrate in Pecan in August. Fourteen years of fund raising efforts by the Pecan Plantation Tennis Association culminated with the dedication ceremony of the sixth tennis court followed by great food and drinks and plenty of tennis. Pecan marina committees have worked hard for years to plan and construct 30 new wet slips. That vision is now a reality as the slips opened Aug. 1, and there is now a waiting list.
(Posted Thu 10:18 am)
As a community, there was much to celebrate in Pecan in August. Fourteen years of fund raising efforts by the Pecan Plantation Tennis Association culminated with the dedication ceremony of the sixth tennis court followed by great food and drinks and plenty of tennis. Pecan marina committees have worked hard for years to plan and construct 30 new wet slips. That vision is now a reality as the slips opened Aug. 1, and there is now a waiting list.
Hit-and-run crash reported on Highway 144
(Posted Wed 05:02 pm)
Witnesses reported Wednesday afternoon that a white Hyundai passenger car caused a southbound Ford pickup to swerve off of Highway 144, then took off after striking the rear of a Jeep Cherokee that was in the left-hand turn lane set to turn onto Contrary Creek Road. One Hood County man from the Jeep was transported by ambulance for treatment at a local hospital, and two women may have also gone to be examined.
(Posted Wed 05:02 pm)
Witnesses reported Wednesday afternoon that a white Hyundai passenger car caused a southbound Ford pickup to swerve off of Highway 144, then took off after striking the rear of a Jeep Cherokee that was in the left-hand turn lane set to turn onto Contrary Creek Road. One Hood County man from the Jeep was transported by ambulance for treatment at a local hospital, and two women may have also gone to be examined.
Man, woman arrested after clash on porch
(Posted Wed 09:14 am)
A Hood County man and woman living together were involved in a disturbance Aug. 28 at their home, and both were arrested and charged with a Class C misdemeanor, family violence assault, according to the Hood County Sheriff's Office. The two got involved in a shoving match on their porch. The man fell off the porch and struck his head, according to reports.
(Posted Wed 09:14 am)
A Hood County man and woman living together were involved in a disturbance Aug. 28 at their home, and both were arrested and charged with a Class C misdemeanor, family violence assault, according to the Hood County Sheriff's Office. The two got involved in a shoving match on their porch. The man fell off the porch and struck his head, according to reports.
Plan to search for another woman leads to assault charge
(Posted Wed 09:08 am)
A Hood County couple that had been living together went for a night out drinking and returned home, but when the man told the woman he was going to go back out to find another woman and wanted her to leave, a physical confrontation ensued. The Aug. 28 incident resulted in the man being arrested and charged with family violence assault, a Class A misdemeanor, according to a report from the sheriff's office.
(Posted Wed 09:08 am)
A Hood County couple that had been living together went for a night out drinking and returned home, but when the man told the woman he was going to go back out to find another woman and wanted her to leave, a physical confrontation ensued. The Aug. 28 incident resulted in the man being arrested and charged with family violence assault, a Class A misdemeanor, according to a report from the sheriff's office.
Sports
Student seating expanded at Pirate Stadium
(Posted Thu 11:16 am)
Section G seating for Granbury High School and Crossland Ninth-Grade Center students has been expanded. General admission seating is still available in Sections C, D and F. In addition, individual tickets in Section E reserved general admission seating are also available.
(Posted Thu 11:16 am)
Section G seating for Granbury High School and Crossland Ninth-Grade Center students has been expanded. General admission seating is still available in Sections C, D and F. In addition, individual tickets in Section E reserved general admission seating are also available.
Friday night football
(Posted Thu 11:11 am)
Trophy Club Nelson Bobcats (0-1) at Granbury Pirates (1-0)
7:30 p.m.
Last season: Granbury 1-9. This is Nelson's first season of varsity ball.
Returning starters: Granbury 5 offense/6 defense.
Notables: Granbury is coming off a 26-0 victory against Saginaw, the Pirates' first season-opening win since 2006 and their first shutout More...
(Posted Thu 11:11 am)
Trophy Club Nelson Bobcats (0-1) at Granbury Pirates (1-0)
7:30 p.m.
Last season: Granbury 1-9. This is Nelson's first season of varsity ball.
Returning starters: Granbury 5 offense/6 defense.
Notables: Granbury is coming off a 26-0 victory against Saginaw, the Pirates' first season-opening win since 2006 and their first shutout More...
Kissinger new Pirate soccer coach
(Posted Wed 12:20 pm)
Doug Kissinger has been named the new head coach of the Granbury Pirates soccer team. Kissinger was a captain of the 1999 Class 4A state champion Pirates squad and was promoted from being an assistant girls coach at GHS. He replaces Drew Womble, who resigned after guiding the team to More...
(Posted Wed 12:20 pm)
Doug Kissinger has been named the new head coach of the Granbury Pirates soccer team. Kissinger was a captain of the 1999 Class 4A state champion Pirates squad and was promoted from being an assistant girls coach at GHS. He replaces Drew Womble, who resigned after guiding the team to More...
Lady Pirates' Friday match canceled
(Posted Thu 11:20 am)
The Granbury Lady Pirates' volleyball match at Mansfield Timberview Friday has been canceled at the request of Timberview. The Lady Pirates (15-11) will take a nine-match winning streak into Stephenville Tuesday.
(Posted Thu 11:20 am)
The Granbury Lady Pirates' volleyball match at Mansfield Timberview Friday has been canceled at the request of Timberview. The Lady Pirates (15-11) will take a nine-match winning streak into Stephenville Tuesday.
Lady Rattlers back on road
(Posted Thu 09:01 pm)
After playing their first home volleyball match of the seaosn Tuesday, the Tolar Lady Rattlers (9-6) are back on the road at Everman Saturday for an 11 a.m. match.
(Posted Thu 09:01 pm)
After playing their first home volleyball match of the seaosn Tuesday, the Tolar Lady Rattlers (9-6) are back on the road at Everman Saturday for an 11 a.m. match.
Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Thu 05:01 pm)
Thomas Ray Marbut, 71, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Carolyn Sue Luce, 70, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 4 p.m., Abiding Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Worth.
Leonard Charles "Chuck" Varvel, 70, Granbury -- Service Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Mansfield.
(Posted Thu 05:01 pm)
Thomas Ray Marbut, 71, Granbury -- Service Friday, 2 p.m., Wiley Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday evening, 6-8, Wiley Funeral Home.
Carolyn Sue Luce, 70, Granbury -- Service Saturday, 4 p.m., Abiding Faith Lutheran Church, Fort Worth.
Leonard Charles "Chuck" Varvel, 70, Granbury -- Service Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., First United Methodist Church in Mansfield.
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