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This week, Roger Deeds posted a “letter to citizens of Hood County” on the Hood County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Face-book page and other local social media sites. The letter was

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HOORAY FOR DEPOT REPAIRS Bravo to those responsible for resurrecting the Gran-bury Train Depot. This historic building, the first one sees when driving into Granbury off 51 or the Lipan

Freedom of the press is more important now than ever. The First Amendment of the Constitution is only 45 words, but it packs a punch. It protects free speech and

Tatum Christie’s grand champion goat brought $6,500 from Jerry Durant GMC at the 65th Hood County Junior Livestock Show. Larry Stewart is pictured representing the Weatherford dealership.

The Hood County Junior Livestock Show auction last Saturday raised $292,300 – up $21,200 from last year – for 4-H and FFA exhibitors. The average bid was also higher –

Seller Name Caeley Cody Madison Fea Cole Cherry Tatum Christie Grace Lewallen Kelley Sanders Brayden Brockman Whitney Carrol Brett Reeves Tyson Tarpley Caeley Cody Tatum Christie Braylee Kirkpatrick Jolee Tuggle

■ Christopher William Adams, 30, Granbury, violation parole. ■ Breanna Raylyn Bearden, 19, Granbury, possession of controlled substance, penalty group two, over 4 grams and under 400 grams. ■ Daniel

As I have mentioned before in other columns, I am a conservative, practical minded and think for myself. After watching the CNN Democratic presidential debate I decided not to watch

The beginning of the year is a popular time for trade shows, and trade shows are great opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. For businesses, the shows allow you to

Educationally disadvantaged (eligible to participate in the national free or reduced price lunch program) students are eligible for prekindergarten. However, there are other ways to qualify: ■ Unable to speak

Get them started young. That’s the philosophy of Granbury educators when full-day prekindergarten for 4-year-olds opens this fall. The school has been offering pre-K for only half a day. “This

The warm weather earlier in the week brought out the bluebirds looking for nesting places. “Not sure what kind of conversations are going on between this pair of bluebirds, but

The Commissioners Court this week appointed Jeff Young to serve as the county’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator. He will officially start the job Monday and will be paid

Due to a production malfunction the Saturday edition of the Hood County News will not make it to the post office in time to be delivered Saturday.

The public is invited to attend a forum sponsored by the Hood County Republican Club featuring candidates in the Texas District 60 race. The forum will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan.

The Ghosts of Granbury Charity Ghost Hunt, hosted by Research and Investigation of the Paranormal, is planned Saturday, Jan. 18 from 7-11 p.m. on the square.

More rain is in the forecast for Friday, especially the afternoon hours. It rained most of the day Thursday and into the night.

City and county offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Hood County Library also will be closed.

Andrea Perez (standing) joined international guests with the Kiwanis Club for dinner last Thursday at Eighteen Ninety Grill.

The city of Granbury is partnering with wwWILSON Architects, PLLC to host a free Lunch and Learn presentation and Q&A regarding Texas Administrative Code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Granbury School Board has approved facility improvement projects totaling over $1 million. The projects are part of a $5 million allocation previously adopted by trustees.