It was a joyous day of celebration for many Hood County Republicans Jan. 20, following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

On Tuesday, Granbury City Council unanimously approved a contract with engineering firm Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd to relocate water and sewer lines along the rights-of-way on U.S. Highway 377 and U.S. Highway 144.

Residents and visitors alike will be shaking their maracas next month, as eight local hunks bring the spice and the charm to compete for one of the most coveted titles in Hood County: the next Handsome Hunk.

George Freeman, an attorney at the Hyde Law Firm, presented a preliminary request to the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to use the second-floor courtroom in the historical courthouse for the Granbury Miracle Project.

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The Granbury City Council recognized Place 2 councilman Eddie Rodriquez Tuesday night for his recent accomplishment of being elected president of the Texas Municipal League Region 8.

The AV equipment upgrade at the Hood County Emergency Operations Center is taking a little longer than initially expected.

Granbury Independent School District officially has a new leader at the helm of its Pirate ship, as the board of trustees announced last week Dr. Courtney Morawski will serve as the district’s new superintendent.

The Granbury Independent School District is making strides in its academic performance, according to a report released by the Texas Education Agency.

Registrations are now being accepted by the Hood County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office for horticulture training to become a master gardener. The classes will meet every Tuesday beginning March 25 and concluding on May 27. Class locations locate between Hood, Somervell and Johnson County. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Granbury Civic Chorus Monday evening rehearsals will restart Jan. 20 from 7-9 p.m. to prepare for the Spring “Seasons” concert. The organization is pleased to announce a new artistic …

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.