During her years as a prosecutor in the county attorney’s office, Venisa McLaughlin fought to protect abuse victims from their tormentors. In the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, she …

Richard Anthony Metten, 32, who was arrested Friday, Dec. 30 by deputies with the Hood County Sheriff’s Office along with Granbury Police Department officers and members of the U.S. Marshal’s …

Elected officials, their family members, and others who gathered outside the courthouse for a swearing-in ceremony on New Year's Day bow their heads in prayer. The new year brought new terms for some …

As we get older and reach our golden years, normal everyday tasks like driving and cooking can slowly start to become more challenging — especially while aging in place. But luckily there are …

What do you do after your elderly mother falls in the shower? If your senior father needs additional care at home, do you contact home health or hospice? Six local elder care specialists have …

Seven students from the Zev Martial Arts School in Acton took home eight national titles in Brazilian jiu jitsu during the American Grappling Federation U.S. Open held Dec. 17-18 in Tulsa, …

The husband of a former assistant county prosecutor who assisted with the issuance of protective orders and took many of those cases to court was arrested for her murder on New Year’s …

A news release sent to the Hood County News from the Hood County Sheriff’s Office states: "On Friday, 12-30-2022 at about 2:29 p.m., members of the Hood County Sheriff’s Office, Granbury …

The 68th annual Hood County Junior Livestock Show will soon be underway from Jan. 3-7, at the Granbury Reunion Grounds, 641 Reunion Ct., with 338 exhibitors and 909 entries. The first Hood County …

The Granbury Independent School District is the target of a federal investigation into sex discrimination. The probe is believed to be the first federal civil rights investigation connected to a …

Hood County residents will soon learn how to protect and restore the environment — beginning in their own backyard. The Acton Nature Center will be hosting another community lecture series …

A single “off-the-cuff” comment led to a career change and a business endeavor that changed one man’s life forever. Collier Albright was in his late 30s and working in consumer finance when …

Located in the heart of Granbury's historic district, Shanley Park offers visitors a great place for a stroll, picnic, or relaxation with views of the many water features. Shanley Park is transformed …

The Christmas Carol Experience! by Brian Clowdus and his team returned to the Dora Lee Langdon Center (Dec 1st through 30th) for what has now become a Christmas Tradition. Sold-out audiences …

The Pride of Granbury High School Band was in top holiday form on Thursday, Dec. 15th, when they filled GHS auditorium with holiday cheer with their wonderful Winter Band Concert presentation. …

An unusual new Granbury ISD internship program might help students go immediately into law enforcement after graduation, but there is a chance it will have an even bigger, more far-reaching impact. …

Thanks to the Hood County Library, kids (grown-ups too) immersed themselves in holiday cheer with an event that featured Christmas cookies, crafts, karaoke, and last but not least, an appearance by …

Christmas decorations and happy hearts — this is how the holiday starts. Every December, Granbury’s downtown square is transformed into a holiday wonderland with 12-foot-tall Christmas trees …

The Tolar Volunteer Fire Department led the way in the recent Tolar UTV Christmas Parade of Lights & Toy Drive. All were welcome and encouraged to deck their utility vehicles out in bright …

Communities across North Texas are still reeling from the loss of 7-year-old Wise County girl Athena Strand, who was tragically killed last month. But one local artist has found a way to mend …