In 1981, the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline was established. Two years later, Congress passed Law 101-112, which officially designated October as domestic violence awareness month according to the Texas Council on Family Violence.

There is nothing quite like Texas when the weather cools just a bit and the entire state breathes a collective sigh of relief that the hottest days are behind us. Something else magical happens in …

A grove of live oaks located in Granbury were recognized by the Texas Historic Tree Coalition on September 23. The live oaks, owned by Steve and Karen Adams, are the first trees in Granbury to …

Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30 th before Election Day. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. The last day to apply for a ballot …

Since 2008, September has been the mark of National Suicide prevention and awareness month. This is a month to remember all the lives lost due to suicide and to support those who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

The Granbury ISD School Board has placed on the November ballot two separate propositions; a $151 million dollar bond election and a Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE). If passed, funds generated by the bond would go toward building a new elementary school, updating, and refurbishing the existing grade and middle schools, purchasing 30 new school buses, a new bus barn on the north side of town, and security improvements for all campuses.

The Granbury Woman’s Club, which is a part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) headquartered in Washington D.C., is pleased to announce the kickoff of the National Day of …

The Tolar Volunteer Fire Department is working on building a second fire station serving as Station 91.

Peters, a well-known cancer advocate in Hood County, traveled to Washington D.C. earlier this week for Lobby Day, where she met with members of the U.S. Congress about increasing funding for cancer research.

The Hood County Commissioners Court discussed the advantages and disadvantages in potentially adopting a new parliamentary procedure during its regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 26.

Tractor Supply in Granbury has now become an integral part in saving the lives of countless animals, following its recent partnership with T.E.X.A.S. Rescue.

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, we plan to run 2 Fairbanks-Morris engines at the Granbury Light Plant from 10 AM to 3:00 PM

US 377 Construction Beginning Tuesday night (Sept. 26) various lanes of north and southbound US 377 will be closed from SH 144 (S Morgan St.) to FM 4 (Acton Highway) for repaving. At least one …

Garrett Wiginton received certification from the Law Enforcement Command Officer Program in August, becoming the 52nd officer in the state to receive this certification.

During a regularly scheduled city council meeting on Sept. 19, Mayor Jim Jarratt announced that Jeff Newpher, City Council Communications Manager, graduated from an extensive program at Texas Christian University.

With growth comes change, and change at Lipan ISD includes hiring experienced facility workers, adding a high school volleyball team, and increasing enrollment.

Fair warning: listening to podcasts can be habit-forming, and if you have not yet tried consuming podcasts, or aren’t sure what they are, it’s really pretty simple: they’re talk …

Granbury Independent School District’s five-year strategic plan is just barely in the works, but many plans have already been put into action. GISD Assistant Superintendent Jimmy Dawson gave an update on the plan during the monthly board meeting on Sept. 18.

Brawner Elementary School celebrated the return of Security Officer Steven Fowler, who recently returned from his military deployment in Africa.

The excitement and mystique of Friday Night Lights are literally woven into the fabric of life for most people throughout the State of Texas.