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 …

Granbury may be a lot better off than it would have been if Pat Stewart had ended up with one of his other two post-retirement job picks. After working 30 years in the aerospace industry, he had …

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 …

One Hood County couple is continuing their tradition to bring Christmas joy where it counts the most. For the past two years, husband-and-wife duo Jerry and Dawn Perales have delivered Christmas …

The delay in converting the offices of County Clerk Katie Lang and Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Dub Gillum to Tyler Odyssey software has cost the county more than originally thought. Another …

Beginning in 2023, the Hood County Substance Abuse Council will be expanding its services and operating under a new name — Mindful Decisions. “Moving forward we will be doing business as …

As this Christmas season comes to an end, many children will be spending the next few days enjoying their presents from Santa. But some presents — like electric bicycles and scooters — can …

The National Weather Service Office in Fort Worth has issued a Hazardous Weather Conditions alert for Hood County and surrounding areas because of an arctic air front currently moving toward North …

Hood County Judge Ron Massingill is calling on Precinct 4 Commissioner Dave Eagle, County Clerk Katie Lang and other fellow Republicans who alleged that former Elections Administrator Michele Carew …

Six Granbury residents were displaced from their home on Kinson Street by a fire that was called in at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, according to Jeff Newpher, communications manager with the city …

One of Hood County’s most fascinating, yet controversial, legends is that of notorious outlaw Jesse James. The most popular theory is that James was killed in his Kearney, Missouri, home by a …

Two residents of Joshua and one from Burleson were arrested on Dec. 15 and charged with a first-degree felony count of aggravated robbery, according to a news release from the Hood County Sheriff’s …

Dr. Brett Picciotti provides pain care and treatment for those in retirement who are looking to get back to active lifestyles. From arthritis to back pain and from tennis elbow to joint issues, he is …

Martin Castillo, Hood County justice of the peace for Precinct 2, presided over his last four Teen Court cases at the Hood County Justice Center on Dec. 15. Castillo — who has been “on the …

As part of its Texas Independence Day celebration, the Texas Heroes Foundation is gearing up for its 11th annual Student History Fair with the announcement of next year’s theme — Frontiers in …

Editor’s Note: As the HCN was going to press with its Saturday issue (due to early postal deadlines), UTGCD General Manager Doug Shaw and Mike Scott of Hood County Forward notified the newspaper …

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 …

For several years, two businesses have been dedicating their time and efforts each year to give back to the local community. Henson Metal and Myers Automotive each hold an annual toy drive event …