GISD is rolling out new procedures for the use of campus libraries for the 2025-26 school year. These procedures are being implemented to align the district with the new state policies that were adopted as a result of Texas Senate Bill 13, passed during the 89th legislative session.

The city of Granbury has now “turned the tide” on a major water crisis, following more than a week of intense repairs and non-stop efforts from city staff.

After two July meetings and a full hour-and-a-half discussion later, officials still are no closer to reaching a decision regarding one of Hood County’s biggest current controversies — the proposal to join a local Foreign-Trade Zone.

The Hood County District Clerk’s Office is now on a direct path toward implementing a new investment tool that could serve as a huge benefit for the county’s assets.

Granbury Independent School District’s Board of Trustees, following new state law, approved June 21 a new bathroom facility policy based on biological gender.

Senate Bill 104 was signed into law this June, during the 89th Texas Legislative session. This bill was notable for reversing Texas’ school districts’ processes for determining homeschool involvement in UIL programs.

The Cresson Volunteer Fire Department responded to two traffic incidents Monday morning, July 28. Wrecks have become increasingly common in the area where these two incidents occurred. Potential solutions for this area are being considered with a proposed transportation bond.

Granbury Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Courtney Morawski’s fourth and final ambassador’s meeting, held July 28, focused on what being an effective board of trustee member looks like— and how to get you, as a prospective board member, aligned with this vision, on the ballot, and seated at the dais.

Local fire departments soon will receive additional funding following the Hood County Commissioners Court’s approval to award both reimbursements and dividend checks.

Hood County firefighters rolled up their sleeves and “extinguished” the competition in this year’s Battle of the Badges blood drive.

It’s not finished until the election is called — and with four newly proposed projects in the transportation bond program, Hood County officials still have a few more decisions to make before the green light.

With the future of Hood County’s Information Technology Department still up in the air, efforts are now underway to consider both in-sourcing and out-sourcing options.