Thursday, October 1, 2026
Granbury’s mayor and three council members publicly defended themselves against recall petitions for the first time Sept. 28, facing residents who urged them to resign or offer “absolute, …
South Texas News, Inc., has expanded well beyond its namesake by acquiring “The Hood County News” from the Hyde Media Group. The acquisition increases the total number of newspapers operated by …
A Hood County grand jury declined to indict in the criminal investigation into Hood Central Appraisal District spending, a relatively anticlimactic closing of the district attorney’s inquiry after …
Tolar’s property values are growing faster than those of any other Hood County city, bringing in revenue Mayor Matt Hutsell said is helping pay for the booming small town’s overdue sewer plant …
Granbury High School Band’s Parent Preview Saturday, Aug. 8, at the James Wann Sports Center ended with a spectacular surprise for the kids: the introduction of the brand-new Pride of Granbury …
As Pirate athletics get underway for another school year, Granbury Independent School District is reminding spectators that its no-bag policy remains in effect at all district athletic events. …
One Hood County school district is celebrating a perfect financial report card, another is shrugging off a six-point drop and another still is preparing to appeal a lower grade it says unfairly …
Hood County commissioners unanimously adopted a property tax rate of $0.29425 per $100 valuation for the 2026 tax year Sept. 22 after spending hours working through employee raises, new positions and …
Hood County may owe Luminant Generation Company LLC. more than $473,000 within a Chapter 381 economic development agreement approved five years ago in 2021. But years after the agreement was …
An appeals court has denied a legal challenge of Granbury’s recall petitions as moot, but the petitioners’ attorney said the fight to put five city officials before voters this fall isn’t over. …
Heat rising from Granbury’s proposed Project Patriot data center could pose trouble for approaching aircraft, a problem city officials say will be put to engineers. Bilateral Energy, the …
In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. …
A longtime interest carried one Hood County man from Dallas to Ecuador, New York and, ultimately, Granbury. Now, it is becoming his newest business venture. Granbury resident Tom Golden plans to …
Once upon a time, Harry Horselover found his dream come true: a five-acre slice of country heaven boasting a magnificent barn with eight horse stalls. Harry wasn’t a mathematician, but basic …
Your financial security is only as strong as your digital security. A single stolen password, convincing scam or fraudulent investment offer can lead to lost savings, damaged credit or hours …
The Lipan Lady Indian volleyball team reached a huge milestone Friday, Sept. 25. In a home match against the Poolville Lady Monarchs, the Lady Indians won their first district volleyball game in …
The Granbury Lady Pirates improved to 4-2 in district play after winning in a dominating effort against Arlington Lamar Friday, Sept. 25. The Lady Pirates won in straight sets 25-16, 25-11 and …
The Lady Rattlers added another notch in the district win column Friday, Sept. 18 with a 3-0 sweep against the Eastland Lady Mavericks. The team followed that up Tuesday, Sept. 22, with a …
Lipan cross country The Lady Indians cross-country team had another outstanding performance this past week. At the Hoka McNeil Invitational in Round Rock, which attracts runners from Class 1A-6A …
The Tolar Rattlers and the Millsap Bulldogs combined for 84 points and more than 1,000 yards of offense in their District 5-3A opener Friday, Sept. 18. Offensive output was expected Friday night. …
The Lipan Lady Indians claimed the championship in the Silver Bracket at the Saint Jo Varsity Volleyball tournament after going a perfect 3-0 Saturday, Sept. 12. Before their wins Saturday, …
The Lady Rattlers’ tear through District 7-3A continued Friday, Sept. 11, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a pair of dominant wins against Millsap and Comanche, respectively. Tolar displayed …
On the morning of Friday, Sept. 19, the annual C.A.S.T. (Catch A Special Thrill) for Kids — Lake Granbury chapter event took place at DeCordova Bend Park. Staff from Granbury ISD and community …
Cornerstone Christian Academy recently opened its doors to celebrate Grandparents Day. Students from the academy served coffee and refreshments while a delightful singing performance filled the air …
The Langdon Center was the perfect location for the inaugural Harp & Hooley Granbury Irish Heritage Festival …
Every end to the summer season brings on change that seems to slow the fishing. Maybe the fishing doesn’t slow but the catching does at times for sure. This summer has extended well into …
More Outdoor Activities
One step. A slight hop to launch, and you’re airborne. The goal is to make the dive look easy, to enter the water like a sword through butter, with not a single ripple to show for it. The goal …
During Granbury’s traditional late-summer hubbub, look out, for it’ll take a turn for the supernatural soon. Spooky Spectacle will pack the Lake Granbury Conference Center Sept. 19-20 with …
