The Cresson Volunteer Fire Department will soon be getting a replacement brush truck — one that can carry twice as much water as the department’s current unit.

During a Hood County Commissioners Court meeting April 8, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds confirmed he had filed paperwork with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement for the HCSO to participate in the 287(g) program.

The Hood County Commissioners Court proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month during a regularly scheduled meeting April 8.

During a special meeting April 14, the Hood County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to place the Hood County YMCA property located at 1475 James Road out for bid. In the meantime, the court also voted to extend the Y’s current lease agreement — at its current rate — until a new contract is signed.

The Granbury Athletic Association recently issued a check in the amount of $7,180 to the city of Granbury to help fund a new scoreboard, which will be installed at the Granbury City Park Baseball and Softball Complex.

Last week, the Granbury City Council approved two sponsored art images and locations for the new “Out of the Box” program.

Granbury City Council member Skip Overdier recently earned the prestigious “Certified Municipal Officer” designation from the Texas Municipal League — a recognition that directly benefits Granbury residents.

On Tuesday, April 1, the Granbury City Council unanimously agreed to award a bid to Texas Chile, Inc., in the amount of $929,870 to fund necessary waterline improvements on Elizabeth Boulevard and Penrod Drive.

Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court officially have their eyes set on a November bond to ask voters to fund road improvements on the Master Thoroughfare Plan.

The Hood County Commissioners Court showed full endorsement of Sen. Brian Birdwell’s two proposed Senate Bills earlier this month — a move that resulted in yet another round of applause from the public.

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution March 11, opposing Battery Energy Storage Systems.

The city of Granbury is continuing to receive high marks regarding its financial management — and it’s all highlighted in the latest Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.