National Ugly Truck Contest Day, observed July 20, is a quirky holiday celebrating the character and stories of unique, well-worn trucks. While its origin remains undocumented, the day likely began as a grassroots celebration that gained popularity over time. Communities can mark the occasion by organizing ugly truck contests with prizes for the most “distinctive” vehicles and sharing photos and stories on social media using a dedicated hashtag.

Chuckwagon cook-offs are now famous throughout the Southwest, especially in Texas. “We’ll have wagons from Texas, Oklahoma — all over — coming in for this event,” Robertson explained. Chuckwagon cooking offers a unique, historically authentic experience unlike typical BBQ or catering. He added, “These cook-offs are two-part events.

Before class participants created their version of the drink, Sledge conducted a ‘dry run,’ explaining the recipe, ingredients and techniques used to make the cocktail. The Old Fashioned lesson, crafted with Sledge’s Rocky Branch Bourbon, included a tutorial with a kitchen blow torch to smoke flavored wood chips. This technique added a hint of smokiness to the drink, enhancing its flavor profile.

July 13’s event marked the first RC boat show in Granbury, aiming to bring together RC boat enthusiasts who typically race or run their boats with a small group of friends. “We wanted to get together; this was a first of its kind in Granbury. We’re planning on hosting it two or three times a year from now on out,” said Bogle.

His journey began with a stint in the Texas oilfields, working alongside his older brother, Mac. In the 1950s, inspired by Mac’s service in the 7th Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army, McCrae joined the National Guard while Sister (Carol) McCrae was working in the surplus line insurance business in Dallas.

A lot can change in 40 years, but for Carrie Peters, one thing has stayed the same — this year she celebrates 40 years working for Granbury’s Walmart. Granbury has changed considerably over those 40 years and so has her place of employment — including the building of the current Walmart Supercenter in July of 1995.

Saturday, Aug 17 kicked off the season for Granbury Toys for Tots with a motorcycle rally. The motorcycle enthusiasts met at Cool Junk where owner Sarah Toth is an active TFT volunteer and TFT local coordinator Julie Hale is a vendor.

Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of programs, special …

This year marks 10 years since The Ramay-Macatee Speaker Series began as a special event hosted by the Bridge Street History Center. Past events have offered exceptional speakers to sold out crowds. This Nov. 7, seats will be more coveted than ever at Granbury Live’s intimate venue as BSHC presents “An Evening with Gwynne, Harrigan and Wise.”

At 107 E. Bridge St., in the heart of Granbury, stands D’Vine Wine, a winery that epitomizes community spirit, entrepreneurial creativity and destiny. It is co-owned by Dr. Tony Hedges, his …

Established in 1934, Camp El Tesoro celebrates 90 years of outdoor education and adventure for children in North Texas, with the highlight of the celebration camp weekend happening on September …

When Michael and Alysha Reed founded Couch Surfer Ministries in November 2019, their mission was clear: to provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to people experiencing homelessness in Hood …

From humble beginnings to a beloved tradition, Granbury’s annual Fourth of July celebration has continuously brought the community together in a shared display of love and local pride.

As a service-disabled veteran-owned company, there is a strong commitment to hiring veterans and fostering a company culture where employees take pride in their work. “We practice what we preach,” Turner emphasized. “We want our employees to be proud to say they work for Practical Metals.”

In addition to bowling, Pins serves delicious food with a diverse menu ranging from appetizers to gourmet sandwiches to pizza. There is live music on Thursday nights and various digital games like archery and castle destruction, appealing to both kids and adults.

Some local students were given the opportunity to participate in Boys State and Girls State programs this month. The American Legion has been sending boys to Boys State since 1935 and the American …

One of Roberts’ most memorable experiences was performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2021, a reward for winning a fiddle contest in Nashville in 2019 right before the pandemic struck.

Laney Whitefield will compete in the Miss Texas pageant the week of June 23-29. She is the daughter of Landi Friemel of Granbury and Michael Whitefield of Glen Rose.

The dedicated volunteers of Hood County Station 70 Volunteer Fire Department recently conducted a controlled burn on the property of Virg Thomas in Thorp Spring, demonstrating their commitment to …

Meet Shawn Massey, a dedicated master gardener from the Lake Granbury Master Gardener’s Club. Since moving to Granbury in 2018, Massey has been passionate about gardening. When she learned …