Thursday, October 1, 2026
Local Government

The legacy of the late Dr. Romeo Bachand, known for his quick wit and heart for the community he adored, will now forever be memorialized through a special proclamation presented July 22 by the Hood County Commissioners Court.

An hour-long discussion during a July 25 special-called Hood County Commissioners Court meeting became rather tense, as county officials debated whether or not to approve raises and overtime at the Hood County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).

With Granbury’s growth comes a need for additional facilities and expanded recreational spaces to meet the demand — and new baseball/softball fields are at the top of that list for Granbury City Council.

Following multiple rounds of voting and deliberation, Granbury officials have now filled two seats on the Granbury Regional Airport Board.

Following the conclusion of the legislative session June 2, school districts are scrambling to adhere to recent changes in state law. One of the most notable changes centers around House Bill 1481, which prohibits the use of cellular communication devices by students on district property during school hours.

More than six months have passed since Granbury city officials signed an agreement with a fleet management company to "take the wheel" in replacing 45 of its older vehicles — and the road ahead is still looking promising.

As more industrial businesses continue to set up shop in Hood County, members of the Hood County Commissioners Court are diligently working to address the effects of associated fire and air quality risks.

Hood County Commissioners Court recently backed a new economic development project — one that could bring both jobs and controversy among residents. During a regular meeting July 8, …

Visit Granbury’s own Kristen Gibson has earned the coveted Certified Tourism Executive (CTE) designation through the Texas Travel Alliance’s Travel & Tourism College.

After more than five years of service as a member of Granbury City Council, Eddie Rodriquez has announced he will not seek re-election when his current term ends in November.

YMCA’s Youth and Government is a nationwide program aimed at instilling the next generation with the resources they need to be informed and engaged citizens. The organization has two primary functions: connecting kids with their local leaders and government systems and teaching them how to participate in these systems through mock proceedings.

The controversial Flock Safety cameras returned to the spotlight during the Hood County Commissioners Court meeting July 8 — but this time, oversight concerns were the center of discussion.

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