On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce board of directors met to decide who would become Brian Bondy’s successor as president and CEO of the organization. The chamber unanimously decided to name Holly Martin to the vacant position.

Brewmaster Grant Wood has made his life a dedication to the art of one thing — craft beer.

Nothing Bundt Cakes made its grand debut on Granbury’s public stage Monday, Nov. 25, to the delight and enjoyment of every man, woman, and child in town (excluding a few particularly sour personal trainers and healthcare providers).

Everyone knows Mr. And Mrs. Clause winter in the North Pole, but where do they spend the days and months leading up to the yuletide season? Well, summer camp of course! On Saturday, Dec. 7, Camp El Tesoro hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa, an event that welcomes kids of all ages to get a jumpstart on celebrating the holiday season.

Hearts were heavy, yet full of pride and remembrance Dec. 5, when friends and family of David Southern and the Granbury Chamber of Commerce met to memorialize the legacy of Granbury’s longest-serving mayor. In anticipation of the second year since Southern’s passing, they renamed his prized project — the Lake Granbury Conference Center — in his honor.

Nobody at Dixie Faletto’s 100th birthday party could decide what was more interesting, the celebration of Mrs. Faletto’s long and exuberant life, or the Pickle Pie that was served in honor of her aversion to sweets. But most in attendance would agree Faletto’s life was far more tasteful.

SUPPORT SYSTEMS CALENDAR Support System calendar will feature recurring activities that provide group support and are open to the public. Submit Support System listings to calendar@hcnews.com …

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Trace and Trevin Coker are juniors at Granbury High School. They are taking part in a series of stories the Hood County News is providing readers concerning the journey of FFA students during the …

Four Hood County employees were recognized for their years of dedication during a Hood County Commissioners Court meeting Dec. 20.

Members of the Hood County Junior Livestock Ambassador program stepped away from the show ring and into the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to give a special presentation.

The Hood County Attorney’s Office will soon receive a new 2024 Ford Escape, along with vehicle accessories, office furniture and supplies — all with the goal of enhancing the Hood County Sheriff's Office investigations.