The legacy of the late Dr. Romeo Bachand, known for his quick wit and heart for the community he adored, will now forever be memorialized through a special proclamation presented July 22 by the Hood County Commissioners Court.

A few weeks ago, my wife and our daughter stopped by the local Starbucks—not for coffee, but just to sit and talk. Or at least, that was the plan. The shop had recently finished a renovation, and to our surprise, most of the seating was gone. What was once a casual gathering spot felt more like a glorified to-go counter. And it got me thinking: why does it feel like so many places are quietly pushing us to leave?

During the Harvest Moon Festival Oct. 25, tourists and members of the Lake Granbury Art Association will gather in the parking lot of the Shanley House and watch as a steamroller passes over the artwork of 20 novice printmakers, leaving quite the impression — both on the pages and on the crowd.

Following the conclusion of the legislative session June 2, school districts are scrambling to adhere to recent changes in state law. One of the most notable changes centers around House Bill 1481, which prohibits the use of cellular communication devices by students on district property during school hours.

YMCA’s Youth and Government is a nationwide program aimed at instilling the next generation with the resources they need to be informed and engaged citizens. The organization has two primary functions: connecting kids with their local leaders and government systems and teaching them how to participate in these systems through mock proceedings.

Funds for significant teacher raises have been awarded to school districts across Texas as part of House Bill 2, an initiative passed during the Texas legislative session ending June 2.

Greg Rose is leading his 35-volunteer-strong Hood County chainsaw team down to San Angelo to provide relief to the victims of the devastating 4th of July flooding.

The Tolar United Methodist Church House is proving you don't have to be big to leave a legacy — especially one that spans 100 years (and counting).

Granbury City Council is taking a “swing” at revitalizing Harbor Lakes Golf Club by approving new recreational activities for its members.

The saying goes, “you can’t choose your family,” but for Joe Leal and Sterling Dunagan-Leal, this notion couldn’t be farther from the truth. For the last 11 years, Joe has chosen every day to step up and be the father his stepchildren deserved, and he was repaid on graduation night when his oldest stepdaughter, Sterling, for the first time, was introduced and walked across the stage as a Leal.

For the past three years, the team at United Way of Hood County has been hard at work on two endeavors — combining the non-profits of Hood County under one roof and restoring that roof to its former glory. The culmination of these efforts relies on Granbury ISD’s Board of Trustee’s July decision to deed Decker Gym to United Way.

Granbury ISD Child Nutrition announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price school meals for students served within the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program during the 2025-26 school year.