On Wednesday, May 8th, at 9:30 a.m., the American Sign Language 3 & 4 Honors students from Granbury High School, in a remarkable collaboration with students from Western Hills High School Deaf …

The North and East Texas Press Association held its annual convention in Granbury April 25-27, with Hood County News receiving several awards in the Better Newspaper Contest.

This November, Hood County residents will vote whether to move forward with a proposed tax for the local hospital district — although the rate of the tax remains to be set.

According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Nothing Bundt Cakes will open a 2,285 square foot location at 1200 Waters Edge, Suite 120 — the former home of Superior Fitness.

The Granbury Independent School District recognized 21 graduates from its LEAP Academy program during a regularly scheduled school board meeting April 22.

Many Hood County residents were left shocked Wednesday morning after witnessing the aftermath of what appeared to be a car crash involving the new CEFCO gas station on Highway 51.

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to terminate its lease agreement with the Hood County YMCA during a special meeting April 25.

The Hood County Commissioners Court designated May 12-18 as National Police Week during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23.

The Hood County Commissioners Court officially declared Thursday, May 2 a National Day of Prayer during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23.

The city of Granbury recently held its first open house meeting regarding the city’s next Comprehensive Plan, with residents voicing their opinions on how to best shape the future of Granbury.

The Granbury City Council issued a proclamation declaring May 6-10 Economic Development Week in the city during a regularly scheduled meeting April 16.

After a nine-month hiatus, Granbury residents can once again watch city meetings from the comfort of their own homes. Livestreaming officially resumed for the Granbury City Council meeting April 16 — the first meeting to be livestreamed following the city’s cyber attack last summer.

The city of Granbury is cleaner than it has been in months — and it’s all thanks to the community. On April 13, the city hosted its second Great Granbury Cleanup, where 180 volunteers spent their Saturday morning picking up trash along frequented roadways in town, like U.S. Highway 377 and State Highway 144.

Many Hood County residents were ecstatic to learn that a carnival was in town from April 11-14 at the Reunion Grounds — but it wasn’t all fun and games for this fair. During a regular meeting of the Granbury City Council April 16, City Manager Chris Coffman revealed that the carnival, Pride of Texas Shows, had failed to obtain a specific use permit before setting up earlier that weekend — leaving the city with no choice but to issue tickets to the company.

Hood County Republican Party Chair Steve Biggers was placed under arrest Friday, April 19 for allegedly tampering with a government record — a third degree felony.

On Saturday, April 20 2024  the Hood County Historic Court House on the 188 anniversary weekend of the Battle of San Jacinto,  celebrated the Famous words Written by Travis at the Battle of …

Acton Place Park is one step closer to getting playground equipment installed on its property. A few weeks ago, the Granbury Optimist Club generously donated $50,000 to the Hood County Development District No. 1 to be used for the park as part of its matching community grant program.

Students across Texas will soon be guinea pigs for a brand-new AI grading system, as the Texas Education Agency (TEA) unveils yet another change to its state-mandated exam. But Hood County …

Submit yourJuneteenth essay to Sam Houston by emailing him at sam@hcnews.com   All entries should arrive to his email by May 17th 2024 Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery. The name is a combination of the words "June" and "nineteenth". It honors June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom.

State Rep. Shelby Slawson now has a new office — and it’s right here in Hood County. Slawson — who has represented the 59th District in the Texas House of Representative since …