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Anniversary
Harry and Dianne Thompson are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Sept. 9, 1960 in Dallas. The Thompsons have three living children, David and wife Dawn, Danny and wife Bev, and Debbie and husband Randy. They have six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The couple has a loving family and wonderful friends. Retirement has enabled them to have many world wide traveling adventures. They are blessed and thank the Lord.
‘Taco D’ stirs cravings, memories of fresh food
The most devoted fans of Taco Delight, affectionately known as “Taco D,” know that nothing ever changes there, except maybe the employees behind the counter.
GRANBURY FELT PAIN OF FLU PANDEMIC
The influenza weakened the young Granbury woman. Likely suffering from pneumonia complications, Sallie Maude Cherry died on Jan. 28, 1919.
Marine Corps JROTC unit at Granbury High School named Naval Honor School
The Marine Corps JROTC unit at Granbury High School was named Naval Honor School for the seventh year in a row Tuesday, according to GISD.
Virtual Town Hall meeting Wednesday night
A Town Hall meeting with Prec. 3 Comissioner candidate Larry Anderson is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom.
Man arrested for aggravated robbery
Police were dispatched to The Bromley Apartments on East 2nd Street late Monday night for a report of a possible hostage situation and shots fired.
Mission Granbury New Volunteer Orientation
UPDATE: Mission Granbury no longer does monthly New Volunteer orientation, but those who want to volunteer can still reach out. Visit here: ww
Father arrested on charge of injuring child
A mother called the police on her husband after he "excessively" spanked their 3-year-old son, leaving welts, according to the Hood County Sheriff's Office.
Road closure this week
Texas Department of Transportation announced closing SH 171 in Cresson Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7 p.m.
Hood County Labor Day weekends gone by
Over Labor Day weekend in 2017, about 25 percent of the country's fuel-making capacity was "out of commission" due to Hurricane Harvey striking the gulf coast.
Mile-long flotilla celebrates Trump candidacy in 2020
As the cool air of the morning faded, Steven Stafford strode across the grassy expanse between his apartment building and Lake Granbury hoisting a red, white, and blue “Trump 2020” flag.
Early defeats Tolar 41-25
Early defeated the Tolar Rattlers 41-25 Friday night in Tolar's second game of the season, a non-conference away game.
Granbury council adopts budget, tax rate
The Granbury City Council voted unanimously at its regular meeting Tuesday night to adopt the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year budget and to set the property tax rate.
Local newspaper ownership through the years
“A growing community needs a newspaper to record its happenings and supply news of its progress to its citizens near and far.”
Next best thing to a real concert
Above: Three Bowser Electric employees were among those enoying the Metallica concert at the Brazos Drive-in last weekend. The men do regular maintenance work for the Brazos Drive-in. Below: Also enjoying the concert on the big screen were Wendy Piety, her husband, three sons and a son’s friend.KATIE COLEMAN
Recognition given to three players
Three Lady Pirates from Granbury High School have been named to 2020 watch lists by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, according to an announcement from the national organization.
Linda’s Southern Kitchen will close its doors Sunday
When Jim and Sally Shoemaker purchased Linda’s Southern Kitchen in 2015, they had high hopes for the future. Over the next five years Linda’s gained a reputation for home-style food, prompt service and an atmosphere where customers were treated like friends.
