Fishing enthusiasts, as well as those whose romantic efforts missed the mark, sometimes speak of the one that got away. In the case of recent economic development, the one that got away just might be …

In an effort to help resolve concerns related to dispatch services, Granbury City Council appointed Greg Corrigan to the Hood County Dispatch Advisory Board during the March 17 meeting. The city …

This photo by David S. Shaw of Granbury won this week’s Hood County News Bluebonnets in Bloom contest, sponsored by Myers Automotive. He took the photo in 2024 in Wimberly.

Granbury has been a big part of Fern Bailey’s busy life for as far back as she can remember. She is widely recognized around town in her role as head usher at the Granbury Opera House, a place she truly loves. She rarely, if ever, misses a performance. She is also the smiling face greeting customers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Shaw’s Southwest Grille.

The Opera Guild Association was established in 1978. Since that time, it has evolved into the Opera Guild of Granbury, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. In 2020, the Opera Guild of Granbury decided to support the Granbury Academy by providing scholarships. This program recognizes students who consistently attend classes and demonstrate their commitment to learning more about acting. The guild has also made donations to the academy toward students’ trips to the National Junior Festival, two trips each year.

The Hood County Sheriff’s Posse is a volunteer support group dedicated to helping law enforcement and the community in unique ways. Recently the posse helped fund the purchase of a new K-9 …

Pecan Valley Centers recently received a $29,000 donation from Nolands River Lodge 453 that will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to provide critical assistance to veterans and …

Sailfish, a Florida-based development company, has proposed a large-scale data center campus in Hood County as part of a growing push to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud …

Hood County residents are being urged to remain cautious as phone and online scams targeting community members continue to increase. Law enforcement officials say the scams are becoming more …

Imagine you were suddenly $315 million wealthier. Who would you tell first, what would you do with the money, and how would your life change? That was a question asked by Nick Michels, author of …

Sometimes tragedies can lead to unnecessary changes, and what Granbury City Manager Chris Coffman called, "an unfunded mandate from the state Legislature." Because of an accident elsewhere in …

In a rare turn of events, the Granbury City Council overruled a recommendation by the Granbury Planning & Zoning Commission and granted a request for property at 105 S. Hawthorne to be rezoned …