http://www.hcnews.comOnline News Edition of Hood County News en http://www.hcnews.com/images/header.gifhttp://www.hcnews.com http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10075http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10075Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:34:00 CSTDivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. It's a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling. Facilitators steer participants to heal from the hurt of divorce. Starting Wednesday, Feb. 8, the group meets every Wednesday at Lakeside Baptist Church from 6:15-7:45 p.m. The church is located at 500 W. Bluebonnet. Call 817-573-2094 for information. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10081http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10081Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:15:48 CSTThe National Weather Service in Fort Worth on Friday announced a hazardous weather outlook for the area, including Hood County, with what it called a "slight" risk of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight. Damaging downburst winds and hail up to the size of half dollars are possible with the storm, along with locally heavy rain, the NWS stated. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10067http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10067Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:20 CSTDavied Eugene Ethridge, 35, of Long Creek Court in the Long Creek subdivision in north-central Hood County, was arrested on Wednesday by Hood County Sheriff's Office deputies, accused of a second-degree felony count of indecency with a child under 14, Lieutenant Johnny Rose said. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10066http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10066Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:56:23 CSTAnita Jean Clark, 42, of Josh Court in the Sandy Beach subdivision southeast of Granbury, was arrested by a DPS trooper on Jan. 19 and charged with a state jail felony count of possession of a controlled substance. She is also facing two misdemeanor charges. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10063http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10063Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:40:55 CSTCongressman Mike Conaway of the 11th district will be available to constituents next week when he comes to town to meet with local officials about air quality. The meeting with constituents will take place at noon on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Buffalo Gap restaurant. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10061http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10061Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:02:42 CSTFriday is the last day that the city of Granbury will accept applications from those who wish to serve on city boards. Those interested can contact City Secretary Dee Arcos at 817-573-1114. Applications can be downloaded off the city's website, www.granbury.org. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10060http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10060Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:49:47 CSTIn the UIL's biennial realignment, Tolar remained in District 10-2A in basketball with opponents being Godley, Grandview, Keene Smith, Maypearl, Rio Vista and Whitney. Lipan moved to District 17-A with long-time rival Huckabay, Gordon, Gorman, Lingleville and Strawn. Announced earlier were football realignments, with Granbury joining Aledo and six Fort Worth schools, while Tolar is in with Millsap, Rio Vista and five Dallas-area schools. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10059http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=10059Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:18:49 CSTIn the University Interscholastic League's biennial realignment announced this morning, Granbury remains in District 7-4A, but the rest of the league has changed. Joining Granbury for the next two years will be Aledo, Fort Worth Western Hills, FW Southwest, SW South Hills, FW Arlington Heights, FW Trimble Tech and FW O.D. Wyatt. In football, Tolar will compete in District 6-2A Division II with Blooming Grove, Corsicana Mildred, Dallas Life School Oak Cliff, Millsap, Rice, Rio Vista and Scurry-Rosser. Tolar's 2A and Lipan's 1A Division II basketball districts will be announced shortly. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=32&id=10080http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=32&id=10080Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:17:20 CST"Crazy" - It's not just a Patsy Cline song. Trying to figure out the UIL's realignments can mean you "start going crazy," according to Granbury Athletic Director Dwight Butler. Locals react to Granbury's placement with three-time state football champ Aledo. Anger, betrayal: Victims of former pastor Matthew Porter talk about how his crimes affected their lives. Let's try this again: The head of the Lake Granbury Area Recreation Association expresses surprise that county commissioners want the group to ask - again - for a rec center to be placed on the ballot. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10069http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10069Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:25:00 CSTBoys basketball Friday Arlington Seguin 76, Granbury 56 Pirates (16-14, 5-6 in 7-4A) see playoff hopes take a serious hit. Granbury was within 10 with six minutes to play, but Cougars (25-5, 9-1) pulled away. Clayton Adams led Pirates with 16 points, while Connor Adams added 14. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10068http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10068Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:18:00 CSTGirls basketball Friday Granbury 61, Arlington Seguin 53 Lady Pirates (25-7, 11-2 in 7-4A) clinch second in district with a second win over Lady Cougars (25-9, 9-4). Lilley VanderZee scores 26 and Ashley Bonugli scores a career-high 19. Granbury takes early 14-3 lead after first quarter and makes it stand up in battle of state-ranked squads (Lady Pirates are ranked 20th, Seguin 21st). Lady Pirates won 45-41 at home last month. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10071http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10071Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:45:00 CSTFriday Lipan 72, Newcastle 31 Indians (18-10, 6-1 in 16-A) get sixth straight win and remain tied with Graford for district lead. Godley 52, Tolar 35 Rattlers 12-15, 4-7; to play at Boyd on Tuesday. Dallas Tyler Street 59, Happy Hill 58 Pioneers (17-10, 10-3 in TAPPS 2-A) stay third in district http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10070http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10070Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:20:00 CSTFriday Lipan 73, Newcastle 26 Lady Indians (28-2, 9-0) clinch District 16-A title. Godley 42, Tolar 38 Lady Rattlers (24-7, 8-5 in 10-2A) now must defeat Boyd Tuesday to reach playoffs, while Godley (22-5, 11-2) wraps up second place. Happy Hill 75, Dallas Tyler Street 23 Lady Pioneers (20-5, 9-0 in TAPPS 2-A) get 30 points from Shantel Gray. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10072http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=10072Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:35:04 CSTFW Trimble Tech at Granbury (4-4-1), 7:15 p.m. Lady Pirates have not surrended a goal in regulation in three straight games. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=10032http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=10032Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:55 CSTBill Martin, director, details purposes of the Acton Baptist Church Upwards Basketball league. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=10001http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=10001Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:31:38 CST Tolar VFD Lieutenant Asa Keith and Tolar firefighter/paramedic David Dunson detail the high-water rescue of a woman from a Nissan minivan Wednesday morning. The Tolar VFD got the call at about 7:45 p.m. The motorist was a little damp but fine, and went on to work after they got her out of the situation. Keith and Dunson were two of the key rescuers there, among seven firefighters who were on the scene. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9950http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9950Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:59:23 CSTDr. Barbara Herrington, chair of the Granbury ISD superintendent search committee, explains the process school board will follow to find replacment for retiring superintendent, Ron Mayfield. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9943http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9943Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:25:12 CSTRandy Branum, incumbent Constable Precinct 3, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9939http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9939Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:47:20 CSTMike Lang, candidate for Constable Precinct 3, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9938http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9938Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:29:32 CSTBirt "Pete" Wilkerson, candidate for Constable Precinct 3, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9933http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9933Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:07:16 CSTJoe Lee, candidate for Constable Precinct 1, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9930http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9930Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:36:22 CSTAndy Rash, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, speaks to forum hosted by the Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9929http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9929Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:50:45 CSTRoger "Cotton" Howell, candidate for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9924http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9924Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:18:28 CSTMichael Lacy, candidate for Hood County Commissioner, Pct. 1 http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9919http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9919Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:37:31 CSTMike Sympson, incumbent candidate for Hood County Commissioner, Pct. 1. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9918http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9918Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:10:53 CSTJean Cochran, candidate for Hood County Commissioner Pct.1, speaks to forum hosted by Republican Club of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9917http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9917Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:32:12 CSTRobert Crank, candidate for Hood County Sheriff. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9915http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9915Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:41:21 CSTRoger Deeds (I), candidate for Hood County Sheriff http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9914http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9914Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:09:57 CSTCandidate for Hood County Attorney http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9913http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9913Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:37:56 CSTCandidate for Hood County Attorney http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9902http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9902Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:56:48 CSTHood County bidders come through at the 57th annual Hood County Jr. Livestock Sale held Saturday. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9790http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9790Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:42:33 CSTA few of our more memorable photographs from 2011. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9725http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9725Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:30:44 CSTChristmas scenes from around Hood County http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9696http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9696Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:27:24 CSTSchool Superintendent Ron Mayfield reflects on his tenure at Granbury ISD http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9619http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9619Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:04:47 CSTNew Granbury Communications and Marketing Director Shanna Smith Snyder takes a moment to introduce herself to local residents. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9593http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9593Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:23:10 CSTFaye Landham shared her collection of 700 nativities at the Away in a Manger display Dec. 2-4 in conjunction with the 28th annual Candlelight Tour in Granbury. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9552http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9552Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:03:09 CSTTake in the sights and sounds of the Christmas season with joy as many did during Friday's annual Night of Lights Christmas parade. This year's theme was Jesus Christ - Celebrate the Gift. The Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance and the Historic Granbury Merchants Association sponsor the annual http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9531http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9531Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:48:33 CSTVarious views of fall colors around Hood County http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9523http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9523Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:23:40 CSTA Happy Thanksgiving wish from us to you! http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9463http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9463Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:21:08 CSTMembers of the Commissioners Court met Tuesday morning with employees and those involved with the restoration of the courthouse to iron out final details. The courthouse to be open for the Candlelight Tour Dec. 2-4. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9454http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9454Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:20:00 CSTSeith Guill turned 11 on Nov. 11. His birthday wish . . . . . help feed hungry children. Operation End Starvation was held Sunday to raise community awareness on the need to help fight hunger among Hood County children. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9428http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9428Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:21:34 CSTScenes from Granbury's Veterans Day observances http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9410http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9410Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:51:19 CSTHood County Commissioner Steve Berry (Pct. 4) reviews recent meeting with officals from Governor Rick Perry's office and Texas Historical Commission officials. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9408http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9408Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:37:03 CSTHood County Tax Assessor-Collector Teresa McCoy comments on courts denial of early probation release requested by former Tax Assessor-Collector Sandy Tidwell. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9094http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9094Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:21:00 CSTHomecoming royalty presented at halftime. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9054http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=9054Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:55:16 CST Monday evening parade opens Homecoming Week for Granbury High School. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8986http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8986Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:25:30 CST In tribute to the late Al Getchell, the U.S. Veterans Museum in Granbury has provided a video of Mr. Getchell relating his service during World War II. Please visit the U.S. Veterans Museum in Granbury. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8962http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8962Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:51:57 CST A quick one-minute look at Lady Granbury Volleyball. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8898http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8898Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:54:35 CST Granbury residents pay final respects to SPC Jesse Dietrick as funeral procession passes through Granbury Friday afternoon. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8813http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8813Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:56:14 CST Scenes from Granbury-Saginaw high school football Friday, Aug. 26. For invidiual photos check out galleries at www.hcnews.com http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8771http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8771Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:04:16 CSTGranbury Head Coach Scotty Pugh comments on Friday night scrimmage and upcoming Pirate football season. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8764http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8764Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:10:05 CST Scenes from around the campus of Acton Elementary School during first day of classes Monday. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8684http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8684Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:29:51 CSTVideo highlighting the vision and impact of Hood County's Substance Abuse Council, an initiative of the United Way of Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8535http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8535Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:49:24 CSTSchool Board President Charlie Cloud and Superintendent Ron Mayfield discuss the 2011-12 budget concerns. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8445http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8445Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:28:24 CSTScenes from Granbury's Fourth of July parade. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8203http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8203Tue, 31 May 2011 11:22:38 CSTMemorial Day parade through the historic Granbury Square honors nation's servicemen and women. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8109http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8109Mon, 16 May 2011 14:24:39 CSTTolar's Morgan Walker ends high school career. Coaches praise young athletes. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8108http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=8108Mon, 16 May 2011 12:37:59 CSTTolar Freshman Reagan Mabery tied for 4th in the pole vault event at the Class AA state track meet. She becomes first Tolar female athlete to record points at the state meet. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7968http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7968Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:53:41 CSTPaluxy resident Danny Jennings shot video of large funnel cloud near his home in Paluxy. The Monday afternoon storm produced this funnel between Paluxy and Cedar Point and another one near Glen Rose. See Wednesday's Hood County News for detailed storm reports and photos. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7965http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7965Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:16:19 CSTWild fires rage throughout the Lake Possum Kingdom area. Local firefighter Julie Bell shoots video and pictures of fires near Hell's Gate. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7778http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7778Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:29:58 CSTPost game interviews with Lady Pirate Soccer Coach David Winkleman and players following Granbury's sectional playoff win over Crowley Friday in Aledo. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7758http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7758Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:42:18 CSTCoach David Winkleman discusses Lady Pirate playoff victory http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7757http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7757Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:09:28 CSTGranbury soccer athletes discuss playoff wins http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7751http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7751Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:33:29 CSTGranbury's Doug Kissinger talks about win over Fort WorthTrimble Tech. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7656http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7656Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:47:18 CSTVisitors crowded the historic Granbury square Saturday for the Annual General Granbury's Birthday Party celebration. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7628http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7628Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:55:52 CSTLeprechaun Nick Sager leads the annual St. Patrick's Day parade Thursday around the Historic Granbury Square. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7583http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7583Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:48:53 CSTAt least two dwellings believed destroyed in fires at River Country Acres Friday. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7531http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7531Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:09:39 CSTLipan basketball action http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7473http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7473Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:03:35 CSTLipan Coach Amber Branson comments on Lady Indians dramatic come from behind win over Newcastle earning a trip to the state tournament. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7472http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7472Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:09:32 CSTLipan Coach Amber Branson comments on Regional Tournament victory over Roby. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7471http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7471Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:19:12 CSTDallas Cowboy Sean Lee speaks to Brawner Elementary students during Health & Fitness event. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7420http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7420Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:50:00 CSTLipan Indians defeat May 51-36 to earn Class A bi-district title. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7221http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7221Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:20:35 CSTA sheet of ice crippled Hood County with school being cancelled Tuesday through Thursday. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing through Friday afternoon. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7785http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=7785Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:10:39 CSTHood County News Publisher Jerry Tidwell discusses the ciritcal need to assist local food pantries fight hunger in Hood County and how you can help!