Dear Frankie,

A previous Granbury City Council bestowed historic landmark status to the Brazos Drive-In hoping to save it. The current City Council removed that label for the same reason.

Beer, barbecue, and friendship led to Brad Yarborough and David Pae going into business together. Their Shenanigans BBQ food truck is named in honor of Yarborough's wife, Shannon, to whom him affixed that nickname shortly after they met.

Granbury Theatre Company will continue its 2022 Broadway on the Brazos season with “Little Women” on April 8-May 1 at the historic Granbury Opera House in downtown Granbury.

Dear Frankie,

BAKED Bread & Pastry Co. employee Grace Barksdale has found a sweet way for the people of Hood County to show support to war-torn Ukraine.

“Use the whole animal — as much as possible, if possible.” “Don’t lose the point of cooking wild game by masking the flavor.” “Use proper cooking methods for the cut.” “Cook respectfully.”

Venison tenderloins and backstraps are the easiest cuts to take from field-dressed deer and are tender and tasty. So much so that they are often cooked in hunt camp the same day the animal is taken. Many hunters then process the rest of the carcass into chili and jerky. There’s nothing not t…

Awesome, fun amenities for a public pool might be the wave of the future for Granbury, which has a new Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

Jazz lovers will have to wait an extra week for the first Granbury JazzFest, but the weather will be worth it.

Bob's Off The Square Bar & Grille was a hit practically from the time seven friends and business partners opened its doors in late 2018. The popular gathering place is now under new ownership, but the Bob's name and the tradition of friendship continues.

Despite frigid winds, the Visit Granbury-led Goosebump Jump event on the City Beach to promote winter tourism and raise money for a good cause drew dozens of joyful participants.

Bruce Baird, retired founder of Granbury Dental Center, and local architect Brian Gaffin have teamed up on a project that is sure to be a favorite among golf fans.

There are three ways to think about cooking wild game. One is to enhance the flavor of the meat with various complementary sauces. Duck a l’orange is a perfect example of taking a game bird and elevating it to haute cuisine.

Elvis Presley protege T.G. Sheppard, whose career in country music has scored him 21 No. 1 hits, is heading back to a venue he loves: Granbury Live.

Many people take the start of the New Year as the perfect time to plan and start new habits. Let’s face it, these often go by the wayside after a few days. Here are some suggestions for resolutions that might just be habit-forming.

James Spurlock lives in Granbury, Texas, with his wife, Lynda, and he has enjoyed the life of art that he chose. One of his specialties is drawing memorial portraits, including those of fallen law enforcement officers.

Mexico native Josefina Bravenec has finally achieved her years-long dream of opening her own storefront tamale business, and sales are brisk. 

The Hood County Chess Club will soon have a new — and a much younger — audience to extoll the virtues of chess when it holds a camp at the Hood County YMCA from Dec. 27-30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register, go to the YMCA website or the Hood County Chess Club’s Facebook page. Wilson will host two different chess lectures involving different topics with open playtime in between. 

Ask 10 hunters what they want for Christmas, and you will get 10 to 1,000 different answers.

No matter what the treat, pet owners should watch out for the dangers lurking in holiday décor, foods and pet presents because some pets are dead set on emergency room visits — turning that treat into a costly vet treatment.