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The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the future of U.S. Highway 377, a corridor that spans 462 miles from Del Rio to the Texas-Oklahoma state line and plays a major role in moving people and goods through Texas.

Granbury City Hall took residents back in time last week when the city held a ceremony to honor the fallen heroes of the Pearl Harbor attack that took place Dec. 7, 1941.

The Hood County Sheriff’s Office will soon be able to dedicate more time to felony investigations — thanks to an idea presented by County Attorney Matt Mills.

During the Dec. 10 meeting of the Hood County Commissioners Court, the court unanimously approved a resolution in support of statewide funding for both ambulance services and volunteer fire departments in rural areas.

As the Hood County Hospital District teeters on the brink of a critical financial crisis, local leaders are now stepping up to safeguard its future — starting with a dissolution language amendment.

The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees denied a level three grievance against reelected trustee and newly appointed board President Courtney Gore during a special meeting Dec. 6.

The Granbury City Council has a new mayor pro tem as Place 3 council member Bruce Wadley was nominated and elected to the position Dec. 3.

Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court clashed Nov. 26, as they debated the approval of a new truck purchase for Precinct 2 Constable John Shirley. Although the agenda item was approved 3:2, the issue of necessity became a source of contention between members of the court and the public.

During a Hood County Commissioners Court meeting Nov. 26, the court unanimously passed a resolution requesting a regulation of a chemical called a per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) — commonly referred to as a “forever chemical.”

The Tolar Volunteer Fire Department will soon receive financial assistance from the county to help fund the installation of a new asphalt parking lot at its newly constructed Station 91.

In a world often filled with challenges, small acts of kindness stand out like bright, unexpected sparks. A smile, a helping hand or a kind word — these little moments carry more weight than we …

Every December, countless people channel their inner Clark Griswold from Christmas Vacation” — hauling out a tangle of lights, climbing onto icy roofs, and turning their homes into …

During the Nov. 26 meeting of the Hood County Commissioners Court, a motion was approved unanimously to release the Texas EMS subsidy funds allocated during the 2024-25 budget process.

First responders involved in the Nov. 10 fire rescue were honored during recent meetings of the Hood County Commissioners Court and the Granbury City Council.

A recent sound study conducted around the cryptocurrency bitcoin mine located south of Mitchell Bend Highway revealed that the sound frequency is lower than Texas’ legal limit — meaning no violations were recorded.

Everyone knows that it takes a village to effectively raise a child, but what about families without a village? Every child deserves a good childhood; one full of hope, education, love and resources for their development.

Patrick Brophey, chief operating officer of the North Texas Commission, will be in Granbury Monday, Dec. 9 to speak at the United Republicans of Hood County’s bi-monthly meeting at the Wiley Center, located at 420 E. U.S. Highway 377.

Granbury Independent School District has named Dr. Hailey Veron its new director of facilities and maintenance. Veron has been a part of the GISD team since 2022, when she became the district’s federal programs coordinator.

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department is officially turning up the heat — setting a new standard for fire departments everywhere with its recent ISO rating of 2.

Ah, the age-old holiday showdown: you vs. your cat vs. the Christmas tree. If you’ve ever tried to outwit a feline determined to turn your tinsel into a jungle gym or your heirloom ornaments …

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