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Much like a highlight reel from everyone’s favorite grimy early 2000s reality show, “Dirty Jobs,” the city of Granbury’s new video series “On the Job” provides a peek into the daily lives of some of the city’s most essential — and often most overlooked — workers, those whose roles keep the daily lives of Granbury’s residents running smoothly.

Hood County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, May 14, for the bi-monthly meeting at the Ralph H. Walton Jr. Justice Center

Richard Nelson began his long affair with print news more than 40 years ago. With varied experience at seven publications and operating as the publisher of five of them, Nelson is excited to bring his garnered expertise to the HCN as its new executive editor.

With a hearty “yee-haw,” Hood County is leaving its red-hot brand on Texas’ “Cowboy Tourism” trail.

The world of school districts, board meetings and superintendents can be mystifying for those who don’t engage daily in the education sector of the community. To bridge the gap and strengthen ties between Granbury residents and GISD, new Superintendent Dr. Courtney Morawski has launched the Ambassador Program in hopes of educating the community about the district’s inner workings.

Last Tuesday, the leaders of Hood County gathered together in the David Southern Lake Granbury Conference Center for their quarterly Leaders in Government luncheon. Courtney Morawski, who was recently selected as the new superintendent for Granbury Independent School District, was the keynote speaker. She surveyed community leaders in attendance for the best ways to improve the practices of the district under her new administration.

Just about everyone can agree that nothing is more American than lemonade or capitalism. On May 17, hundreds of local children will flock to the curb loaded down with lemons, sugar, and water to demonstrate this idea and usher in Hood County’s third annual Lemonade Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., make it your goal to stuff your bladders and the pockets of local fifth graders by hitting the streets and supporting as many of the young entrepreneurs stands as possible.

Got a pathetic single friend you’re tired of seeing mope around? Well, fate’s dealt you a lucky opportunity. You don’t need to nab cupids' arrow to get your amigo some game this weekend, all you need are mediocre graphic design skills and a dream. Take matters into your own hands May 8 from seven to ten at Warren’s backyard through the medium of the all-powerful PowerPoint.

Not everyone can claim they’ve worked in every part of the industry they’ve dedicated their life to, but Hyde Media can proudly say its new sports editor, Josh Burton, has just about done it all. Burton will serve as the sports editor for both the Hood County News and Gatesville Messenger. Burton has decades of experience and is an award-winning writer and photographer.

Decker Gym is getting a new “hat.” The United Way of Hood County shared that through a generous donation from Chad Ammons with A+ Roofing. The historic building will receive a brand new …

This past week, the North and East Texas Press Association announced the winners in the annual Better Newspaper contest. The contest was held in conjunction with the North and East Texas Press Association's Convention in Fairfield, Texas.

Granbury’s natural medicine and holistic remedy store Bee Healthy has been family-owned and Hood County-operated since its opening in 2015. The dedicated staff of Bee Healthy works daily to ensure that they supply you with exactly what you need to keep you operating at your top-notch best.

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