Sunday, September 24, 2023

 
A message from Sam Houston "Our Best of Hood County 2023 contest."
With over 2300 business entries in 139 categories, and a total of 46,884 votes cast, Best Of is a community event which people look forward to every year.
Granbury City Council votes to start discussions with County about possible dis-annexation of the extraterritorial jurisdiction
During a regularly scheduled city council meeting on September 19, the council discussed Senate Bill 2038 that passed the senate in April and recently went into effect on September 1. The bill allows release of an area from a municipality’s extraterritorial jurisdiction also known as an ETJ, by petition or election to the city.
Leadercast Super Teams: Elevating community leadership with the Granbury Chamber of Commerce
The Granbury Chamber of Commerce recognizes the significance of strong leadership in our community.  And in a world increasingly defined by collaboration and interdependence, effective team leadership is paramount. 
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Sports

Tolar beat Peaster 49-9 last Friday, Aug. 25, 2023

Tolar beat Peaster 49-9 last Friday, Aug. 25, 2023

Texas Women's Hall of Fame to welcome legend

It seems Leta Andrews is in more halls of fame than Texas has heat waves. Yet, the basketball legend always seems to get excited at the news of another accolade. And the latest announcement brought no different reaction from her when it was released that she is one of eight honorees to be inducted later this year into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

Photo Galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Granbury High School Homecoming 2023
Granbury High School Homecoming 2023 on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. vs. Waco High at Pirate Stadium.
Hood County celebrated Labor Day with a lighted boat parade, a street dance, karaoke, and more!
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
A BIG SUCCESS
No matter what level or skill, the Hood County Youth Rodeo offered something for everyone. Entertaining and competitive events included Saddle Bronc, Roping, Breakaway, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, …
PHOTO GALLERY: The Voice of Granbury Audition Night
Hood County’s favorite voice event returned to Granbury Live Friday, Aug. 4, as 12 new contestants vied for the top three spots for next winter’s showcase performance competition. Top three …

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Columnist

 “I don’t need to remember…its saved!”

As a very young boy in the early 60s, I was instructed by my parents that the “telephone” was not a toy. It was a serious device intended to be used by adults and only for emergencies, …

Entertainment

Travel Tragedy

By now you have probably seen the photos or heard the news about the wildfires in Maui Hawaii that have destroyed the town of Lahaina. The damage caused by these wildfires have affected the entire community of Maui. At this time Hawaii has asked tourists to leave Maui and cancel their upcoming trips.

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