In response to recent resignations that have shaken the Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, Hood County has now entered into an interlocal agreement with the department to ensure continued fire protection and support for the community.

During a regularly scheduled meeting of the Hood County Commissioners Court Tuesday, officials discussed how the jail bond, if passed, will impact overall operating costs.

The Hood County Commissioners Court came alive Oct. 22, when local fiddler Ridge Roberts played a beautiful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” — turning an ordinary meeting into a heartwarming performance.

Students enrolled in Forward Training Center’s Powered for Life class received a warm welcome and recognition from city officials when they attended the Granbury City Council meeting Oct. 15.

Pecan Plantation’s Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Auxiliary hosted a candidate forum Monday, Oct. 21, at the EEA hangar. The well-attended event allowed community members to …

Jennifer O’Neill will host a special event at Hewlett Park, 650 E. Pearl St. in Granbury, Nov. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Born in 1948 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, O’Neill gained fame as both an actress and model. IMDB cites that she is best known for her roles in “Summer of ’42” (1971), “Scanners” (1981) and “Rio Lobo” (1970).

The Granbury City Council unanimously approved a recommendation from the Granbury Cultural Arts Commission to authorize the “Out of the Box” utility box art wrapping program during Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Shanley Park is set to receive an exciting new upgrade after the Granbury City Council unanimously approved the installation of a new gateway during a regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 15. The gateway — which is approximately 15 feet tall — will be placed at the entrance to the Moments in Time Hike and Bike Trail, north of Granbury City Hall at North Houston Street.

During a regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 8, the Hood County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to apply for a grant that will ultimately fund the installation of surveillance cameras along key highways and intersections.

A few Hood County residents took to the podium at a Hood County Commissioners Court meeting Oct. 8 to express their viewpoints about reducing the speed limit on a section of Williamson Road from 45 mph to 35 mph.

Political candidates will now have to pay a bit more attention to the placement of their campaign signs, as the city of Granbury will be starting to enforce fees for signs that are placed illegally.

Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court were sharply divided last week amid a heated discussion regarding Dr. David Blocker’s role as the county’s health authority.