Sometimes wishes really do come true. A wish came true for 13-year-old Jax Madrigal of Granbury when he recently met his football idol. 

During a regularly scheduled Tolar ISD School Board meeting, the board voted 5-0 with two board members absent to add a second portable building to the elementary school.

Four martial arts students under the instruction of Danny Williams were recently named state champions at the state tournament on Nov. 18.

Granbury High School has an after-school robotics program made up of nine different teams that compete in different tournaments. The program is coached by Bethany Smith and Michelle Hunsinger of Granbury High School.

Get ready to step into the world of “The Nutcracker,” as an immersive experience by Brian Clowdus is coming to The Langdon Center.

Former Granbury resident Chyanne Brake recently published a book that helps children cope with the death of their pet. Brake's book is in honor of her late dog, Lizzie, who passed away earlier this year.

The Granbury Police Department's new regional radio network may be the first of its kind in Texas, allowing the GPD to connect with several first responders in the area.

Hosted by Bridgewater Memory Care and The Longest Day Alzheimer’s Association, Light Up the Night is a new event scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Acton Middle School track, 1300 James Road.

Granbury nonprofit Mission Granbury has been serving the community of Hood County for 25 years — since 1998. The nonprofit organization is the largest in the county and provides nine human services programs and resources for those in need or in crisis.

A car crash in Acton led to two businesses being damaged and two women were flown to a local hospital in Fort Worth. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Dec. 5.

Henson Lumber, a leading provider of high-quality lumber and building materials, recently announced its acquisition of Decatur Lumber, a respected family-owned lumber-yard based in Decatur.

In the next few weeks, both sides of U.S. Highway 377 between Davis Road and Fall Creek Highway in Granbury will undergo smoke testing.

Shelby Slawson, state representative for Texas House District 59, recently placed a new ornament on the Texas House Christmas tree.  The ornament was painted and designed by local artist Teresa Houston to represent Granbury and the rest of House District 59. 

The TX HOP (House of Pickleball) Club held its groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 920 Tucker Way, across the street from Granbury Baptist Church on Farm-to-Market Rd. 51.

The Friends of the Library for Hood County is offering a half-price book sale at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St., from now through Wednesday, Dec. 20.

In a 3:2 vote, the Hood County Commissioners Court approved the allocation of ARPA funds totaling $380,000 to the Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for the intended purpose of purchasing a fire rescue boat, during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28.

With the days being shorter, less sun being seen, and a chill in the air, many people’s moods are affected. Some view December as “The most wonderful time of the year,” but for some, it can be a dark and difficult time due to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This December it is important to be more aware as the month marks Seasonal Depression Awareness Month.

The Pecan Plantation Country Club (PPCC) said goodbye to summer and hello to winter during its Changing of Seasons ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17.

Hood County residents will soon be able to experience Christmas like never before with Granbury Baptist Church’s fourth annual Christmas Carnival. The free event — set for Sunday, …

The Gifted and Talented (GT) students at Acton Middle School have many exciting curriculum opportunities at their school. The sixth-grade students even have the chance to broadcast their talents through a news broadcasting class that started five years ago.