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The pecan has played a pivotal role in the culture and livelihoods of Hood County residents for well over a century now, but recent developments in Pecan Plantation may come to show the decline of the nut’s influence over this humble community

Despite 100 years spent galivanting around the globe, earning medals of valor, and maintaining Midland through its oil boom, centenarian Wendell Brown is still most known for two things — his enduring optimism and dedication.

The Elizabeth Crockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their Student Awards Ceremony and reception at Decordova Bend Country Club on Feb 8.

Every year on March 2, Granbury’s two titles: ‘Celebration Capital of Texas’ and ‘Where Texas History Lives’ coincide, as a weekend full of festivity unfolds in Hood County, honoring Texas’ independence and everything that makes the Lonestar state special.

Some get the pleasure of sculpting their legacy through the stories told about them long after they're gone, some sculpt their legacy through their careers, and some sculpt their legacy by leaving a loving impression on those who hold them dear. But only the luckiest of us, the ones with the most chutzpah — get the opportunity to have a legacy sculpted in bronze.

Ever had one of those moments where you hear a word and think, "Wait, that’s not what it used to mean"? Language is weird like that. Words evolve, pick up new meanings, and sometimes do a …

Have you ever stopped to think about the letters we use every day? I mean, really thought about them? Most of us take the alphabet for granted — it’s just there. But believe it or not, …

Who doesn’t love nachos? Whether you’re at the ballpark, a movie theater, or just kicking back at home with friends, there’s something about a crispy chip smothered in gooey cheese …

Ever heard someone say they “made a beeline” for the coffee machine first thing in the morning? Or maybe you’ve made a beeline for your couch after a long day? We all know what it …

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 …

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 …

On Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., the City of Granbury will host an event in council chambers in memoriam of those who lost their lives in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

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