From the rodeo arena to the courtroom, Roger “Cotton” Howell has spent a lifetime corralling bulls, horses and even the occasional criminal — but now, at 73, he’s ready to retire from the bench and hang up his judge’s robes for good.

It was a ho-ho-holiday surprise of epic proportions for several Granbury residents last week when Saint Nick himself landed his sleigh outside three local nursing homes to spread festive cheer — and plenty of candy canes.

The Voice of Granbury’s “Main Show” returns for its 7th year at 6:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 9 at Granbury Live, and will feature 10 of Granbury’s most talented musicians. Each will compete for the chance to become the true Voice of Granbury — and a hefty cash prize of $350.

Cadet Major James Barber, a senior and battalion officer of the Granbury Marine Corps JROTC at Granbury High School, was awarded the Naval ROTC scholarship which grants him $200,000 to the university of his choosing.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce board of directors met to decide who would become Brian Bondy’s successor as president and CEO of the organization. The chamber unanimously decided to name Holly Martin to the vacant position.

Few people know that in Granbury, we are living on the last remnants of the Black Land Prairie. It is the most endangered ecosystem in the United States, with only 1% of the original habitat still intact. Texas Master Naturalist Ann Sansone is here to raise awareness and give the Black Land Prairie a fighting chance. Her lecture at Acton Nature Center Jan. 5 will teach those living on the prairie how to support it by planting native plants on whatever land they have available.

Brewmaster Grant Wood has made his life a dedication to the art of one thing — craft beer.

Nothing Bundt Cakes made its grand debut on Granbury’s public stage Monday, Nov. 25, to the delight and enjoyment of every man, woman, and child in town (excluding a few particularly sour personal trainers and healthcare providers).

Everyone knows Mr. And Mrs. Clause winter in the North Pole, but where do they spend the days and months leading up to the yuletide season? Well, summer camp of course! On Saturday, Dec. 7, Camp El Tesoro hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa, an event that welcomes kids of all ages to get a jumpstart on celebrating the holiday season.

Hearts were heavy, yet full of pride and remembrance Dec. 5, when friends and family of David Southern and the Granbury Chamber of Commerce met to memorialize the legacy of Granbury’s longest-serving mayor. In anticipation of the second year since Southern’s passing, they renamed his prized project — the Lake Granbury Conference Center — in his honor.

Nobody at Dixie Faletto’s 100th birthday party could decide what was more interesting, the celebration of Mrs. Faletto’s long and exuberant life, or the Pickle Pie that was served in honor of her aversion to sweets. But most in attendance would agree Faletto’s life was far more tasteful.

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Members of the Hood County Junior Livestock Ambassador program stepped away from the show ring and into the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to give a special presentation.

Starsky and Hutch. Peralta and Boyle. Sherlock and Watson. Jones and Smith. Kemp and Laing? That’s right, law enforcement’s next hot-shot duo was born when the Hood County News and the Granbury Police Department teamed up for a morning ride-along.

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During the Granbury City Council meeting Dec. 17, the Baldwin family was presented with a memorial flag to honor a cherished community icon and a true American hero — Charles Baldwin.

On Dec. 18, the Hood County Republican Roundup met at the Wiley Center at 420 U.S. Highway 377. This month’s guest speaker was Texas Rep.-elect Shelley Luther.

This Christmas, more than 120 Hood County families have roofs over their heads thanks to the valiant efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Hood County volunteers and the donors who financially support the organization through its annual Match Fund Drive.

On Dec. 10, 2024, the Brazos River Authority received notice it has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 14th year.