Granbury had a special visitor Jan. 23 when United States Congressman Roger Williams came to brief some Hood County Officials on border security.

The Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center hosted an informational event to spread awareness regarding human trafficking and particularly child trafficking Jan. 18 at the Acton Methodist Church as part of human trafficking awareness month

The Voice of Granbury contestants came in clutch Jan. 18, providing Hood County with an entertaining, show-stopping and fierce competition — with only one vote separating the first- and second-place winners.

Detective Chris Cogdill officially retired from the Granbury Police Department after having served in law enforcement for 25 years.

Students at Brawner Elementary in Granbury were relocated due to a gas leak in the area.

A group of disabled veterans is hoping to reach more veterans in need of assistance and raise funds to help those in need.

On Jan. 12, the Hood County Hospital District Board (HCHD) held a three-hour meeting where the possibility of a hospital district tax was presented to Hood County residents. These community members were able to learn more about the potential tax as well as share their input.

A free program that can assist Hood County residents with tax preparation officially returns Monday, Feb. 5. 

Granbury Care Center spiced up the lives of its residents Friday, Jan. 12, as it was awarded first place during the nursing home’s first-ever chili cookoff event.

No injuries were reported following a flash fire at local mechanic shop, Expert Automotive Solutions at 106 Pirate Dr. Monday morning, as two men reportedly escaped unharmed.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus have packed up their sleigh and closed Santa House for the holiday season, with the festive duo spreading joy to a total of 6,445 guests this Christmas season alone. 

Shirley Hooks, a prominent Granbury resident and former Century 21 real estate agent, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14 at the age of 80.

For the Hood County Junior Livestock Show top winners for the 2024 show, please see below.

The Cheeky Peach Wax Studio & Esthetics located at 1509 W. Pearl St. can provide customers with a full makeover — complete with full body waxing, facials, brow tints, lash tints, lash extensions, brow laminations and a variety of hair services. 

The Granbury Parks & Recreation Department is knocking it out of the park with the announcement that registration is now open for an adult co-ed softball league. 

What appeared to be a routine 911 call for the Cresson Volunteer Fire Department on New Year’s Eve ended up being a heartfelt and heavy loss for the entirety of the Cresson Community.

Granbury High School’s swim teams clinched first place at their first meet of the new year Jan. 6 and closed out their regular season.

Two Pride of Granbury High School Band students were selected to perform with the 5A Texas All-State Symphonic Band in San Antonio Feb. 10 in a concert sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).

Hood County is seeing illegal dumping happening all over and is attempting to slow down the levels of littering. Illegal dumping is defined under the Texas Constitution as litter dumped anywhere other than in an approved solid waste site.

The Hood County Junior Livestock show is a much-anticipated event for kids all over the county. The show, produced annually by the Hood County Junior Livestock Raisers Association, had a total of 938 entries for the five-day event that took place from Jan. 9-13. One entrant in particular has persevered through hard times to continue to be part of this annual show.