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When it comes to celebrating a century of life, sometimes one party just won’t cut it — especially for Granbury’s beloved Margie “Memaw” Molina. The centenarian recently celebrated her 100th birthday with two parties: one at Miyako’s Japanese Hibachi Restaurant and Sushi Bar Saturday, Aug. 10, and another at Farina’s Winery & Cafe Sunday, Aug. 11.

The Granbury Lady Pirates are hosting their annual Granbury Volleyball Classic from August 22-24 at Granbury High School. The Lady Pirates played the Holmes Lady Huskies in round two August 22 and …

The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees took key financial steps in its latest meeting Aug. 19, by adopting a new budget, setting a tax rate and initiating a debt relief plan.

To address ongoing staffing issues, the Granbury Independent School District recently approved a $5 per hour pay raise for homebound teachers.

The Tolar Lady Rattlers took on the the Clifton Lady Cubs Aug. 20, at Tolar.

Many Hood County residents are voicing urgent concerns against a neighbor who they feel is causing severe environmental and safety issues due to their property’s “junkyard.”

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted last week to transfer an additional $400,000 from Fund 55 to cover the out-of-county inmate costs through the remainder of the fiscal year.

Tonna Lynne Newman’s extraordinary legacy as Hood County’s first female district clerk will soon be cherished forever — eternally commemorated at the Ralph H. Walton Jr. Justice Center.

The Granbury Independent School District plans to announce its interim superintendent Monday, Aug. 26 — contingent upon Dr. Jeremy’s Glenn’s confirmation as the new superintendent of Carroll ISD.

The invocation concluded with a call for blessings on all aspects of the community—from its leadership to its residents—affirming Granbury's commitment to glorify God and uphold unity.

For the first time in several years, the Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 3% salary increase for elected officials during a regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 13.

“It’s been a long wait to get to this point,” City Manager Chris Coffman remarked, acknowledging the patience of the meeting attendees, who had been sitting and waiting for three and a half hours.

The Lipan Lady Indians blue team hosted the Jonesboro Lady Eagles Aug. 20. This is the second year for volleyball at Lipan High School.

The City of Granbury has introduced a new online platform designed to simplify the process of applying for permits and managing development services. The platform, available at …

“Both buyers and sellers will benefit from the formalized process,” she said. “It’s about making sure that everything is transparent and that no one is assuming who’s paying for what.”

The David Crockett Chapter is highly active in the community, organizing events like the annual Texas Independence Day celebration. In 2023, this event coincided with March 2—the day Texas declared its independence in 1836.

As the summer winds down and school is back in session, Granbury Theatre Academy is ready to raise the curtain on an exciting fall semester of classes. Whether you're a young performer looking to …

At the vibrant age of 103, Fern Nielsen reminds us that life is a grand adventure, filled with laughter, love and a sprinkle of mischief. The beloved Coast Guard veteran celebrated her remarkable milestone birthday Aug. 6, surrounded by family, friends and community members who gathered to honor her life and service at AVIVA Granbury.

For the first time in several years, the Hood County Commissioners Court proposed an increase to its tax rate for fiscal year 2025 during a regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 13. The proposed rate is 0.309524 per $100 valuation, marking a one-and-a-half cent increase from last year’s tax rate of 0.282622.