The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department is currently hosting the largest rookie class in the history of its Fire Academy. Fifty rookie firefighters are nearing completion of the eight-week academy, …

Christmas is a season of giving, and what better way to give back than to host a holiday show to benefit a well-deserved nonprofit?  Rebecca Faiola — Pecan Plantation resident and performer in …

Habitat for Humanity of Hood County recently received another generous donation from one of its major contributors. On Oct. 26, Premier Homes presented a $5,375 check to Habitat while volunteers …

The county could shift money that might stop the hemorrhaging of Sheriff’s Office employees but the person who holds the tourniquet may not be willing to apply it. That person is County Clerk …

The Granbury Police Department responded to an incident Sunday outside of a local bar and grill establishment in Granbury that ended with a gun being fired in what could result in a first-degree …

To say that Tristand Stuart’s career path was “rock solid” would be a surprisingly literal statement. Originally from Oregon, Stuart obtained her bachelor’s degree in geology at Oregon …

Plans for a community park in Acton recently got a little help from the Hood County Commissioners Court. The court unanimously approved a request to close to through traffic a 90-feet section of …

CRESSON — A young man will have a second chance at life thanks to the combined efforts of 13 local first responders. At 7:48 p.m. on Sept. 28, Hood County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call …

More than 130 members of the community turned out Tuesday evening for the last of three chamber-sponsored candidates forums at the Lake Granbury Conference Center. The forum focused on two …

Hood County resident Dallas Ray Shaw was arrested on Oct. 25 in Glen Rose and booked into the Hood County Jail, charged with a second-degree felony in connection with the August shooting death of his …

The three-year delay caused by opposition to the city of Granbury’s second wastewater treatment plant will cost taxpayers almost $17 million because of legal fees and dramatically increased …

SPORTS ROUNDUP The Tolar Rattlers continued one of the best football seasons in team history Friday with a 57-0 demolishing win at Bangs to clinch a postseason berth. The victory gave 8-0 Tolar …

Local law enforcement officials on Sunday arrested a 34-year-old man who was wanted on multiple criminal arrest warrants after he fled from them — eventually finding him hiding among some trees …

The much-needed rainfall that soaked its way through North Texas on Monday brought a total of 1.6 inches to Granbury, as measured at the Granbury Regional Airport. That’s according to the …

For years, city and county leaders have worried about the impacts of low pay on employee retention rates, especially among those who work in law enforcement. On Monday, the city of Granbury …

The North Central Texas Academy Lady Pioneer volleyball squad reached the championship match of the Texas Association of Independent Athletic Organizations state tournament recently, losing only to …

Early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election begins Monday, Oct. 24, and will run through Friday, Nov. 4. Polls will be open at Annex 1, 1410 W. Pearl St. Days and hours are as follows: Monday, …

Van Vernon — a former Republican precinct chair and a current elected member of the Acton Municipal Utility District board — has been charged in the theft of three Granbury School Board …

Presented by the Historic Granbury Merchants Association, another Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts is in the books. This long-running festival showcases artists, makers, and craftspeople. In …

POSTER DONATION: Members of a citizens group bought these approved framed “In God We Trust" posters and presented them to the Granbury ISD in accordance with a recent mandate. Those who made …