Hood County’s population may be growing — but the efforts of its district court are only getting stronger.

The Commissioners Court of Hood County presented a formal proclamation declaring April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” at a meeting on March 11.

Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court and Granbury City Council are paying tribute to the victims of sexual assault, after officially declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Ron Sutton — president of the David Crockett Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas — officially announced his campaign to run for Hood County Judge Feb. 4.

Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court are now starting the process of obtaining a long-term cost analysis for both the current state and future state of the county jail.

The city of Granbury has officially appointed another member to the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments and Appeals Board — but several positions still remain unfilled.

After a year-long process, the Hood County Commissioners Court has officially adopted its Master Thoroughfare Plan report.

Hood County residents may be feeling a weird sense of déjà vu, after both the Hood County Commissioners Court and the Hood County Hospital District revoted on two resolutions.

The Granbury City Council is continuing its goal to review and revise the 2025 Comprehensive Plan — all with the goal of ensuring accuracy in the 300-page document.

The Hood County Hospital District board voted 6:3 last Friday to authorize a $94,000 payment for a comprehensive appraisal of the hospital — an action deemed necessary as the district moves forward with its ongoing lease negotiation with Community Health Systems, Inc.

The Hood County Attorney’s Office will soon receive a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox — a modification to the county’s previous vehicle approval made last year.

The Hood County Sheriff’s Office now has additional funds to help with vehicle maintenance, after the Hood County Commissioners Court approved a $120,000 increase to the HCSO budget line item last week.

On Feb. 25, the court unanimously voted to acknowledge that a tax abatement agreement between the county and Yellow Viking Development One, LLC was no longer active.

Granbury City Council honored Meals on Wheels with a special proclamation Tuesday night, when members officially designated March 2025 as the 23rd annual March for Meals Month.

Two Granbury High School students received an honor like never before Tuesday, when they were presented with a Certificate of Congratulations from none other than U.S. Rep. Roger Williams. James …

During the Hood County Commissioners Court meeting Feb. 25, it was revealed that the Hood County Library had recently been honored with the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.

On Tuesday, the Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to enter into interlocal agreements with both Burnet County, located south of Lampasas, and Tillman County, Oklahoma, to provide inmate housing and care for Hood County.

The city of Granbury has already completed the first steps in getting water, sewer and electrical lines relocated on U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 144 — but now the city needs to secure funding for the project.

City Communications Manager Jeff Newpher and Broadcast Specialist Chuck Licata put down their cameras Tuesday night and stepped into the spotlight themselves for some much-deserved recognition.

The AV equipment upgrade at the Hood County Emergency Operations Center has a new install date for the week of March 10 — pushing the completion date four months behind the initial schedule.