The Hood County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a resolution Tuesday that, if approved by the Texas Legislature, would change how members of the Hood County Hospital District board become appointment.

With their reindeer hitched and the sleigh all packed, Mr. and Mrs. Claus have officially closed Santa House for the holidays, spreading cheer to a total of 6,761 guests — setting a new record for the Hood County duo.

The Hood County Commissioners Court approved an additional $6,600 in emergency repairs to the jail intercom system during a special meeting Jan. 14.

The city of Granbury is making headway on its Comprehensive Plan, with adoption set to take place as early as March.

Granbury City Council adopted a resolution last week evidencing support for the construction of a senior housing development and its proposed 9% housing tax credit.

Hood County residents will now be alerted if fraudulent activity is detected on their county property records — all thanks to a new service launched by County Clerk Christine Leftwich.

The recent termination of two employees from the Hood County District Clerk’s Office has caused a stir around the community, with some residents arguing that the situation was driven by a political agenda.

Visit Granbury is kicking off the new year in style after receiving 10 Ray Cammack Marketing Awards of Excellence from the Texas Association of Fairs and Events last weekend.

A 69-year-old male was arrested for a felony warrant Jan. 13 after backing his vehicle into McDonald’s.

Saturday, Jan. 18 the Goosebump Jump returns to Granbury City Beach Park. This fun event marks its fifth year with last year over 300 participants facing the frigid Lake Granbury waters. …

Get ready, Granbury — the Yellow Brick Road is winding its way straight to the Granbury Opera House next weekend, and it’s bringing a rock ‘n’ roll celebration that promises …

Prissy is the winner of the Hood County News' Christmas Critters photo contest. Prissy is a Toy Australian Shepherd, and her human “mom” is Cindy Dennis. Dennis is best known in Hood County as “The Pickle Lady” having won 56 ribbons at the State Fair of Texas and was featured in The Texas Hill County Reporter as well as the Hood County News.

The Granbury Jam has been a beloved event in Hood County for more than five years. Beginning in February, the event will take place at Celebration Hall. Music aficionados as well as musicians and vocalists enjoy the casual event with a format they have come to expect.

Audrey Ann McKee is a junior at Granbury High School. Her story is part of a series of stories the Hood County News is providing its readers concerning the journey of FFA students during the course of the year.

Every year, like clockwork, I resolve to transform into the best version of myself — and every year, by Jan. 15, I’m back to eating cookies for breakfast and convincing myself that taking …

Some of the world’s most recognizable brands didn’t always sound so polished. A few of them even started with names so bizarre you’d wonder if they were joking. But hey, hindsight …

Rachel Ledbetter, a Granbury resident since 1976 and faithful friend to Granbury ISD, turns 100 Jan 27. Ledbetter has dedicated her long life to her two passions — travel and philanthropy.

“Lean on me when you’re not strong, I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.” Most of us know the words to this classic tune, but few have taken it to heart as effectively as Wendy Meek and Artie Gray. These two, along with numerous other friends and family, are doing all they can to organize a BBQ fundraiser in support of their lifelong friend Kathy Rickabaugh Stevens, who was diagnosed with Signet cell carcinoma in November.

The Granbury Police Department will soon acquire a new piece of technology that will assist officers in gathering detailed evidence of both crime and fatality crash scenes in a timely manner.

The city of Granbury is known for several designations — the Best Historic Small Town in America and the Celebration Capital of Texas, just to name a couple. But now, this lakefront town is making a new name for itself: the ultimate hotspot for retired city managers.