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County stock show moving forward — with modifications?

“We’re going to put on a show for the kids.” ...
THE EARLY BIRD GETS ... A BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE

DAVID MONTESINO ...
Naval aviator grateful for ‘greatest years of our nation’

University of Texas in December 1965, and the same month Mke Scott graduated from the raised his hand and joined the Navy. ...
South Pacific swings to town

Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” was a 2017 summer hit in Granbury. ...
Conaway in town for final Town Hall

U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, R-Midland, has made many trips to Hood County during his years in office, but Monday was likely his last as a congressman. ...
Christina’s American Table thriving amid pandemic

If you’ve ever been downtown to Granbury’s historical square, you’ve probably seen or dined at Christina’s American Table, a true hidden gem complete with fine dining and a bar. ...

News

County resumes COVID updates

Emergency Management Coordinator Jay Webster reported a total of 1,338 COVID-19 positive cases detected in Hood County residents.

Tolar volleyball playoff game set

The district champion Tolar Lady Rattlers will clash with Moody in the bidistrict playoff game Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glen Rose.

GHS Choir students advance to pre-area auditions

Five Granbury High School students and one alternate are advancing in the multi-level process to qualify for All-State Choirs, according to GISD Communications Director, Jeff Meador.

Three-day weekend for Granbury ISD

Granbury ISD students have Nov. 2 off, giving them a three-day weekend following the end of the second grading period, according to Granbury ISD.

Flu shots offered in Lipan ISD Library Wednesday

Flu shots will be offered in the Lipan ISD Library Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., according to Lipan ISD.

Last week for early voting

There are five days left of early voting.

HealthySteps program supports parents

I think we can all agree - navigating life in 2020 has not been easy.

Nonprofit delivers gift bags to elderly vets

Operation Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit that serves veterans in the community, recently delivered gift bags to local veterans in nursing homes.

Sports

Runners racing toward district

Granbury High School cross country runners are racing through invitational meets, heading for the district contest.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Old COVID update

Why hasn’t the website for Granbury.org/CoVid been updated in more than three weeks? The last update posted is dated Sept. 17. Has it taken a back seat to the election?

Vandlandingham leads Lady Rattlers to straight-set win

Justyce Vanlandingham served 25 straight points to lead the Tolar volleyball Lady Rattlers to a straight-set victory over visiting Meridian Tuesday night.

Conaway aces Pecan’s No. 11

Jerry Conaway aced hole No. 11 at Pecan Plantation Country Club. He used an 8-iron. Witnesses were Debbie Conaway, Tim Ahlander and Cathy Ahlander.

Not missing a step

The Lipan Lady Indians cross country team has been making an impression on the running world.

The girls won four meets this fall and were runner-up in the other four.

Granbury wins district volleyball match

The Granbury Lady Pirates defeated visiting district opponent Brewer in straight sets Tuesday night.

Granbury, improving to 1-2 in district, won 25-9, 25-12, 25-13.

Rattlers dominate Bulldogs, go 2-1 in district

Five Tolar players got into the scoring act in the Rattlers’ 44-8 dusting of depleted Hamilton Friday night in Tolar.

Pirates focus on Cooper’s star running back

The Granbury Pirates (2-2) will have to contain star running back Noah Garcia to beat Abilene Cooper Friday, according to Pirate Head Coach Chad Zschiesche.