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Ten years ago, Heidi Easley and her husband, Bobby, were left completely bankrupt and homeless following an unexpected job loss. But today, Easley is a successful, millionaire entrepreneur who uses her own rags-to-riches story to encourage others to grab life by the horns and shape their perfect future.

From Alaska to New Jersey to Canada, Granbury resident Peter Beauvais has traveled thousands of miles — and most of them have been on foot. Beauvais — a true example of an ultramarathoner — has successfully completed a marathon in all 50 states and several countries.

For the past seven years, one local program has been bridging the GAP — literally — for teens who are turning 18 and aging out of the foster care system. But recently, Hood County's foster mentoring program, the GAP, has added three new services to help teens reach their true potential.

For the first time ever, residents of Pecan Plantation and DeCordova will compete in a pickleball tournament beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 6, in the Pecan Activity Center, 9145 Plantation Drive.

This Easter, Hood County residents have an opportunity to compete for more than just candy-filled eggs, as they prepare to put their Bible knowledge to the test. Lake Granbury Kiwanis Club is …

Mendy Torres, a 55-year-old Granbury resident, was adopted on Feb. 16 by her stepfather, Kevin Tipton.

Rain may have been pouring, but bulls were still bucking during the 10th annual Bull Riding on the Beach event Saturday, March 16.

Granbury resident and World War II veteran Bruce Glatzel celebrated his 100th birthday at Warren’s Backyard Saturday, March 16, with the party of the century — literally.

After 30 years of serving in public education — with 20 of those years at Granbury ISD — Assistant Superintendent Jimmy Dawson has officially announced his retirement effective June 30.

During a regularly scheduled meeting, the Granbury City Council approved a petition from the Bridge Street History Center to rename the Lake Granbury Conference Center after the late David Southern.

Hood County residents will soon be able to apply for several different positions during Granbury Independent School District’s yearly job fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Granbury ISD Administration Building.

The Hood County Commissioners Court presented two proclamations declaring April both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Hood County, during a regularly-scheduled meeting March 12.

Joshua Morrison may have just found some of the perfect therapists for veterans suffering from PTSD — and all they require is love.

District Judge Bryan Bufkin officially appointed Roberta Zamarron to be the new district clerk for Hood County on Tuesday, March 12. Zamarron will fill the position previously held by Tonna Hitt …

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the placement of a memorial plaque honoring Tonna Hitt Newman at the Ralph H. Walton Jr. Justice Center, during a regularly scheduled meeting …

Children have a vastly different upbringing now compared to when their parents were growing up, as the advance in technology has created an entirely new normal. But how do we bridge this …

Hood County residents and visitors alike will soon be able to view a significant piece of Texas history right here in Granbury. During a regularly scheduled meeting of the Hood County …

The Hood County Commissioners Court declared March 29 Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day in the county during a regularly scheduled meeting March 12. “We have one more …

Community leader Julia Pannell may not be the Friends of Memorial Lane chairman anymore, but she still calls it her “baby.” Pannell officially stepped down as chairman during the USS Arizona Dedication & Remembrance Ceremony in December, naming Laura Fisher as her successor.

Tyson Tarpley said simply after the game, “I didn’t want to go out a loser.” Much like a swear word, that’s just not one that’s used around Lipan very often. …

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