A prominent Hood County leader may have left his mark on many residents he encountered over the years — but now his legacy will live on in the most honorable tribute.

Paola Lumbreras may only be in the seventh grade, but she has already proved to be wise beyond her years with her latest accomplishments. Lumbreras, a student at Acton Middle School, was recently selected to join the Joint Science and Technology Institute East for Middle School Students (JSTI East – MS) set to take place at Townson University in Maryland July 20-26.

Cresson resident Rosemar Colon never dreamed that she would be making the transition from decorating venues to opening one of her own. But Saturday, May 11, her decorating “magic” will officially become a career with the opening of her new event venue, Jax2.

A 16-year-old Granbury High School student was found in possession of a THC vape pen Monday morning and was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 2, less than one gram— a state jail felony.

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously entered into an agreement — specifically, a memorandum of understanding — with both Somervell and Erath counties to exhance Granbury’s Regional Radio Network.

The colorful flags that have surrounded the Hood County Courthouse on a year-round basis will now be placed on a seasonal holiday schedule following a unanimous vote by the Hood County Commissioners Court April 23.

The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) program at Granbury High School will soon have a new workout station for its students. The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the MCJROTC BeaverFit workout station during a regularly scheduled meeting April 22.

The May 4 unofficial election results are in, with the majority of residents giving a firm thumbs down to the $161 million Granbury Independent School District bond proposal. The bond — …

Three Granbury High School students received a prestigious honor during the Granbury Independent School District’s board of trustees meeting April 22. Students Quinn King, Andrew Nickell and Jonathan Hutchison were each presented with the Lamar Award by the Granbury Masonic Lodge #392.

The Hood County Commissioners Court discussed a draft of its first ever fund balance policy during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23.

On Wednesday, May 8th, at 9:30 a.m., the American Sign Language 3 & 4 Honors students from Granbury High School, in a remarkable collaboration with students from Western Hills High School Deaf …

The North and East Texas Press Association held its annual convention in Granbury April 25-27, with Hood County News receiving several awards in the Better Newspaper Contest.

This November, Hood County residents will vote whether to move forward with a proposed tax for the local hospital district — although the rate of the tax remains to be set.

According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Nothing Bundt Cakes will open a 2,285 square foot location at 1200 Waters Edge, Suite 120 — the former home of Superior Fitness.

The Granbury Independent School District recognized 21 graduates from its LEAP Academy program during a regularly scheduled school board meeting April 22.

Many Hood County residents were left shocked Wednesday morning after witnessing the aftermath of what appeared to be a car crash involving the new CEFCO gas station on Highway 51.

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to terminate its lease agreement with the Hood County YMCA during a special meeting April 25.

The Hood County Commissioners Court designated May 12-18 as National Police Week during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23.

The Hood County Commissioners Court officially declared Thursday, May 2 a National Day of Prayer during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23.

The city of Granbury recently held its first open house meeting regarding the city’s next Comprehensive Plan, with residents voicing their opinions on how to best shape the future of Granbury.