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Mills: ‘I won’t prosecute mask violators’

County Attorney Matt Mills isn’t being two-faced when it comes to ignoring Gov. Greg Abbott’s pandemic-related executive orders. ...
Family fun

Though scaled back by chamber, city and county officials because of COVID-19, Granbury’s 4th of July celebration still drew a number of families to the courthouse square and fireworks show. Local vendors operated booths on the square Friday and Saturday, and the celebration was capped off with fireworks. ...
‘Wake for Warriors’ event planned for July

Sixteen wounded veterans are scheduled to come to town later this month for a weekend of water sports on Lake Granbury. ...
School trustee apologizes before resigning

Facing mounting criticism because of a sexually suggestive photo on his Facebook page, rookie Granbury School Board member Bob Swearingen apologized before resigning in a special school board meeting Tuesday afternoon. ...
Governor endorses in county race

How Republican voters feel about Gov. Greg Abbott and Empower Texans (ET) could play a role in who wins the Precinct 3 seat on the Commissioners Court and the District 60 House seat. ...
Fireworks for sale

Mambrino School teachers Brittani Yates (left) and Kayla Kreutzer are picking up some extra spending money working at the fireworks stand at the corner of Acton Highway and Davis Road. Keep this in mind if you shoot off fireworks this week: They’re not allowed in the city of Granbury, Brazos River Authority parks, and church and school parking lots. Homeowners’ associations may also have rules for fireworks. ROGER ENLOW ...

News

GTC cancels 'Legally Blonde' after COVID hits staffers

The Granbury Theatre Company has canceled this weekend's performances of "Legally Blonde" after two staffers with the Granbury Theatre Academy tested positive for COVID-19.

All GISD staff will be tested for COVID-19 before school starts

COVID-19 testing for all Granbury school district employees will be conducted in late July so that all teachers and staff are aware of their status.

All GISD students to receive free school supplies

All Granbury school district students will receive free school supplies to start the school year, which will help with costs during the health and economic crisis.

Woman dies in house fire

An elderly Pecan Plantation woman died in a house fire early Thursday morning, according to the fire marshal's office.

One word: HOT!

Yes, there's only one word associated with today's weather: HOT! Stay hydrated, take plenty of breaks and wear sunscreen if you're outdoors.

Another concert coming to Brazos Drive-In

Following the success of the Garth Brooks concert aired at the Brazos Drive-In and other drive-ins throughout the United States and Canada in late June, Encore Live is launching Encore Drive-In Nig

Worn with pride

Charlotte Groves Kuykendall offers patriotic T-shirts for sale in one of the vendor booths on the Granbury square.

Piece of cloth shouldn’t divide us

“Those things are ridiculous. I will not be wearing those.”

That was me as late as a month ago.

Sports

They’re off!

The Lake Granbury Kiwanis Firecracker 5K Saturday drew a slew of runners. The race finished with 131 competitors. Overall winner was Clayton Smith, 18, of Cresson, who ran a 17:17.

Set your drag

So how do you effectively use your drag on your reels?

Tolar seniors honored in parade

May 29 was to be graduation night, but COVID-19 has pushed the ceremony to Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m. on Tolar football field.

Graduation returns to football field

Granbury High School graduation returns to Pirate Stadium after almost a 25-year hiatus.

It’s not by design.

Cross country signee

Edith Valdez, a senior on the Granbury High School cross country team, announced that she will continue her athletic career at Dodge City Community College in Kansas.

Lady Pirate to play at Ranger College

Granbury senior basketball player Jayla Hall announced that she will continue her playing career at Ranger College during a signing ceremony Friday at the Granbury ISD administration building.