This week the Hood County Commissioners Court, in a 3-2 vote, took the first step to possibly allow homeowners to maintain their own septic systems rather than contracting with a service …

In its quest to find equilibrium with developers, the Granbury City Council has voted unanimously to make compliance with the city’s tree ordinance voluntary. The move will bring relief to …

For years, the Lake Granbury Conference Center was a target for criticism. The City Council shouldn’t have spent the money. Why isn’t it bigger? Whose bright idea was it not to have a …

While the county waits for the state to widen U.S. Highway 377 through the busiest part of town, the city of Granbury, the county, and Granbury ISD are looking to partner on improving Old Granbury …

The Hood County Commissioners Court this week gave unanimous approval to an effort to rename part of State Highway 144 after Ed Shipman, who with his wife Gloria founded Happy Hill Farm and …

The Granbury City Council convened a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss priorities for the 88th Legislative session that is underway in Austin and to consider adopting a resolution spelling out …

A proposal by Precinct 4 Commissioner Dave Eagle for the county and the city of Granbury to enter into an interlocal agreement for a wastewater treatment plant that the city would manage and that …

TOLAR _ With Tolar growing at a rapid pace, city officials are looking to toughen development standards and to hold developers responsible if they fail to meet those standards. The City Council …

As part of the city’s promotion of its tourism industry, the City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting Tuesday night to request that the Texas House of Representatives designate …

The taxing entities that make up the Hood Central Appraisal District will soon be asked to approve a larger facility to be built in Acton. Much of the county’s growth is in that area, and HCAD …

TOLAR — For the first time in years, Tolar has a police chief. The City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, voted to hire Assistant Fire Chief Ray Wilson for the position. The vote was …

Former Granbury Mayor Nin Hulett was sentenced in 355th Judicial District Court on Monday for a third DWI conviction. According to Sheriff Roger Deeds, Hulett was booked into the Hood County Jail …

Last year, Rancho Brazos Community Centers celebrated its 20th anniversary, a generous land lease deal from the county for expansion plans, a $100,000 grant from Kubota Tractor Corporation, and the …

The Granbury Police Department is accepting applications for its spring Citizen Police Academy class, but time is running out. Friday, March 24 is the deadline. The free 10-week class will begin …

When a fire broke out on the second floor of the Nutt House Hotel earlier this month, the under-renovation historic structure was freshly equipped with some modern-day technology: an automatic …

A letter from Hood County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dave Eagle threatening possible legal action due to City Attorney Jeremy SoRelle’s alleged stalking and harassment of him was recently sent by …

Should Hood County agree to tax abatements to bring more jobs and industry here, or is the community already so appealing that businesses will come without special favors given by local …

Hood County was under a tornado watch with the possibility of another hailstorm, yet more than 40 people turned out last Thursday night for the inaugural meeting of United Republicans of Hood …

Something that has never been done here before is happening in Hood County’s courts and it is expected to move cases along at a faster clip. With the county growing at such a rapid pace, court …

In some cities, speed traps are a guaranteed source of revenue. Not in Granbury. In the vast majority of cases, traffic stops by Granbury police officers bring only a warning. According to the …