A fundraising campaign for Acton’s new community park will allow Hood County residents to have their names immortalized in stone — essentially becoming a part of the park forever. Acton Place …

Seventeen new firefighters graduated from the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department Fire Academy on Saturday, June 3. The men and women attended Saturday classes at the Academy over a period of …

The board of the Hood Central Appraisal District has named Richard Petree as interim chief appraiser following the resignation of Chief Appraiser Eddie Roe. With years of experience, Petree takes …

A Hood County 911 call was received early Thursday evening indicating that someone had jumped off the main bridge that spans Lake Granbury, but the incident resulted in a citation being issued to the …

A special meeting of the Hood County Commissioners Court was called last week to discuss what is becoming an ongoing budgeting headache: Employees leaving because they can earn more working for other …

Gold Star families were honored guests at the official dedication of the recently completed Hood County Fallen Veterans Memorial on May 29, Memorial Day. In conjunction with the HGMA Memorial Day …

Friends of Memorial Lane invited all citizens and visitors to join in honoring and remembering all those who have served, or are serving, and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during …

With a passion for both rodeo and helping kids in need, in 2017 Wes Stevenson created the ultimate event to follow his heart: Hood County Stampede, an annual family friendly rodeo event, with …

For 12 years now, the Texas Heroes Foundation has been promoting Texas history education through its annual Stroll Thru Texas History event at the Acton Cemetery, 3600 Fall Creek Highway. The mission …

The Tolar Rattlers (23-8-2) held off a comeback by Collinsville (30-6-1) Wednesday night to win 6-4 in the opening game of their best-of-three Class 2A Region 2 baseball final playoff series at …

Fourteen Granbury High School band students finished the school year strong, earning a first division rating at the Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest held on May 27 and May 29 at Pflugerville High …

In the view of Danny and Glenda Williams, instruction on how a young woman can physically defend herself might be one of the best graduation presents for a college-bound student. But it’s also …

Hood County’s first kid-driven Lemonade Day was a success. The project for Granbury fifth graders was a partnership between the Granbury Chamber of Commerce and the Granbury ISD. Chamber …

Granbury’s Brian Birdwell, state senator for Texas District 22, has been selected by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to chair a special committee to recommend rules and procedures for the impeachment trial of …

The annual event, ”Honoring Hometown Heroes — A Field of Flags” is once again featured among the Memorial Day weekend schedule of events in Hood County. This year marks the 11th anniversary …

The city of Granbury’s green, iconic trolley is, well, iconic, and it is an important part of the city’s tourist appeal. Visit Granbury enlists the trolley to transport visitors between …

Anyone wishing to beat the heat can soon head to the city pool for some much-needed relaxation and fun in the sun. The Dana Vollmer Municipal Swim Center located at 301 N. Park St., will be open …

Individual personalities and characters shined through during the Nettie Baccus Elementary School kindergarten graduation ceremony on May 23. Coinciding with the campus theme of “Livin’ the …

It was a bittersweet moment for Acton Elementary School on May 23, when the traditional Granbury High School Senior Walk was held only minutes before its annual kindergarten graduation …

Oath Keepers founder and January 6 conspirator Elmer Stewart Rhodes, convicted Thursday of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, had …