Get ready, Granbury — the Yellow Brick Road is winding its way straight to the Granbury Opera House next weekend, and it’s bringing a rock ‘n’ roll celebration that promises …

Can we all just agree that birthdays that happen in the first week of January are just awkward little events? I mean, we’ve just come through the high energy and hectic pace of the Christmas …

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 …

Some of the world’s most recognizable brands didn’t always sound so polished. A few of them even started with names so bizarre you’d wonder if they were joking. But hey, hindsight …

Ever wonder why dogs wag their tails? It’s like they’ve got their own little flagpole for life. And spoiler: it’s not always because they’re happy. In fact, their tail is a …

Everything’s bigger in Texas — the trucks, the sky, the Tex-Mex portions. And the words? Oh, they’re supersized, too. Texans have their own language, full of sayings that’ll …

Hood County has long been a place of warmth and community, and few families have embodied these values more than the Vasquez family. Jose and Esperanza (Hope) Vasquez, who moved to Granbury in 1970, …

Are you tired of the same old holiday movie lineup? How many times can you watch George Bailey’s existential crisis in “It’s a Wonderful Life” before you start to feel your …

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the sparkle and glow of holiday lights that seem to make the world a little more enchanted. It’s actually my favorite time of year to use my iPhone …

BY MICKY SHEARON Special to the Hood County News micky@hcnews.com Bryton Cummings, the owner of Bright n' Sunny Dog Training in Granbury, has trained countless dogs over the years. …

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 …

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 …

Colors are like tiny storytellers, whispering tales of emotion and mood wherever they go. A fiery red might spark passion or courage, while a soft blue soothes like a gentle lullaby. Have you ever …

Gratitude gets a lot of love these days, especially around Thanksgiving. And for good reason — it can improve your mood, lower stress and even boost your health. But here’s the thing: …

Granbury is lighting up this holiday season with a brand-new Christmas tradition that promises to become a staple for years to come. Introducing the Granbury Christmas Showcase and Market, a 25-day …

Granbury ISD is known for its exceptional teachers, but one stands out for his unique combination of talents and dedication. Meet Ryan Payne — last year’s Granbury ISD Teacher of the Year …

It has been said that “We are all creative beings. The only difference is whether we realize it or not.”  When someone says “creativity,” it’s easy to picture …

Breakfast cereal might seem like an innocent pantry staple, but its history is a rollercoaster ride of health crusades, marketing genius, and cultural transformation. What started as a bland, healthy …

There’s an old saying that "cookies are just hugs you can eat." Never has that been more true than at Perfectly Printed Cookies! Perfectly Printed Cookies is redefining the art of baking and …