Members of the Hood County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation showing support for the development of a countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan during a regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 11.

Three local residents were recognized and praised for their valiant efforts in assisting with a burglary investigation during a regular meeting of the Hood County Commissioners Court Feb. 11.

Members of the Granbury City Council are fully in support of aesthetic enhancements on the U.S. Highway 377 “Breakout Project” — changes that will give Granbury a new and improved look for the future.

Last Tuesday, Granbury City Council unanimously approved a contract to remove and relocate electrical wiring along U.S. Highway 377 — another step needed for the much-anticipated highway expansion project.

There wasn't an empty seat left open in Granbury Live’s auditorium when The Voice of Granbury’s “Main Show” returned to the stage Thursday, Jan. 30. This year’s VOG featured some of the fiercest vocal competition the contest has ever seen, with all 10 performers giving it their all and leaving everything out on the stage for each of the competition’s three rounds. However, in the end, only one could be named the true “Voice of Granbury” and take home the $350 cash prize.

The ladies of the Texas Democratic Women of Hood County are celebrating the year full of philanthropy they had in 2024 and are working hard to hatch up plans for how they can exceed those expectations in 2025. You know what they say — if you want something done right, leave it to the ladies

After 32 years of service, Hood County Road Operations Director Donald Linney is officially taking his final exit and cruising toward retirement — literally.

The Hood County Commissioners Court adopted three changes to its rules of procedure, conduct and decorum during a regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 28.

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution last week requesting the dissolution of the Brazos Regional Public Utility Agency.

The Hood County Commissioners Court officially adopted the map of the Master Thoroughfare Plan — with a slight revision concerning Pecan Plantation access — during a regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 28. The actual plan and report will be considered at a later date.

The Hood County Commissioners Court appointed nine residents to the Hood County Historical Commission last week — two more members than were required by the Texas Local Government Code.

After a six-week discussion, the Hood County Hospital District board has voted 5:4 to approve a resolution requesting that a dissolution language amendment be added to the Special District Code 1042 of the hospital district.

Following in the footsteps of the Hood County Commissioners Court, the Hood County Hospital District board approved a resolution last week, seeking to change the structure of how members are chosen to represent the board.

Members of the Granbury City Council took a few moments last week to thank Atmos Energy for the service provider’s quick response during a temporary gas outage that occurred Friday, Jan. 17.

The Hood Central Appraisal District is officially in the process of selecting a firm to conduct a forensic audit, following concerns from local taxing entities that funds have been misallocated during the past few years.

The Hood County Hospital District board has officially secured legal representation to assist with negotiating an upcoming lease and/or purchase agreement with Community Health Systems, Inc. — an agreement that could very well serve as a turning point for the district.

The Granbury City Council led a busy meeting Jan. 21, when 29 residents were appointed to serve on various city boards, commissions and committees.

On Tuesday, Granbury City Council unanimously approved a contract with engineering firm Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd to relocate water and sewer lines along the rights-of-way on U.S. Highway 377 and U.S. Highway 144.

George Freeman, an attorney at the Hyde Law Firm, presented a preliminary request to the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to use the second-floor courtroom in the historical courthouse for the Granbury Miracle Project.

The Granbury City Council recognized Place 2 councilman Eddie Rodriquez Tuesday night for his recent accomplishment of being elected president of the Texas Municipal League Region 8.