The city of Granbury, where tourism is the No. 1 industry, upped its game by achieving designation as a Music Friendly city.

The Shanley Park Association board's plans to make Shanley Park a sculpture garden seem to fit right in with the city's hopes of being designated by the state as a cultural arts district.

Most photo shoots by professional photographers don't involve levitating or abandoned rock structures that look like crypts, but Lauren Hummert loves to sink her fangs into Halloween picture-taking sessions. 

Ever since the bridge at Shanley Park was closed to pedestrians several years ago after structural failures were discovered, Granbury city officials have pondered whether to spend the money to repair it or simply remove it. They're going to fix it.  

The city has big plans for extending the hike-and-bike trail - connecting the growing number of developments and even crossing U.S. Highway 377 - but officials want to hear from the public on what that should look like. A public meeting on that topic is scheduled for Monday evening, Aug. 15. 

At press time, 34 volunteer slots are still open for the 4th of July event.

Brett Berry has taken over Warren's Backyard from his parents, Steve and Joni Berry, who ran it as a venue for weddings and other special events. Under Brett and his buddy Jeremy Newberry, the venue on Weatherford Highway is a casual gathering place for friends and family, offering smash burgers, outdoor seating under shade trees, an indoor bar and at times live bands.

The November ballot could include a question for Granbury residents on whether to fund a new aquatic facility. Options include demolishing and repurposing the current location near the City Park, or building on a different site, possibly in the northern part of town. 

It’s finally Memorial Day weekend. Time to get ready for a summer of splashy fun. With ample access to Lake Granbury as well as swimming pools public and private, Hood County has plenty of places to get wet and stay cool. However, while water slides and boat rides might be at the top of the …

July 4th will be here before you know it, and slots are filling fast for the chamber's three-day "With Liberty & Justice for All" celebration. There are still some spaces left for arts and crafts vendors and the Hometown Parade, but they're going fast.

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.

“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.