The Board of Directors met in a special meeting to discuss applicants for the chief appraiser’s position, vacant since the resignation of Eddie Roe in May.  The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Jeff Law

The six-mile stretch of highway in front of Happy Hill Farm on State Highway 144 was celebrated after being named in honor of Ed Shipman as part of Ed Shipman Tribute Day.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has cancelled all driver license appointments for today, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, due to the ongoing upgrade of the driver license system. The upgrade is …

On February 28, 1944, a B-17 piloted by 1 st Lt. Noel Shoup was shot down over France. 1 st Lt. Noel Shoup was declared missing in action. On Friday, Sept. 8, 1 st Lt. Shoup’s remains will …

Most everyone knows that the Hood County area is woven tightly into the tapestry of Texas history. However, some – even those who have lived here for many years – might not know the …

Austin, Texas. Governor Greg Abbott announced on Aug. 24 that  150 Texas public schools  have been awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center (PRCAC) & the Rainbow Room of Hood and Somervell Counties hosted another incredibly successful “Heroes with Handbag” event on …

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Across cities, countries and continents Don and Jo Liles have remained committed to one another for better or for worse. The Liles have traveled or lived in 61 countries and 48 states of the …

Imagine a place where history and technology collide, frozen in time like a secret treasure waiting to be discovered. Well, you don’t have to imagine it – the Old Granbury Light Plant is just such a place!

For the second year in a row, the Lake Granbury Art Association welcomed both local and out-of-state entries for its Juried Fall Art Show.

It seems Leta Andrews is in more halls of fame than Texas has heat waves. Yet, the basketball legend always seems to get excited at the news of another accolade. And the latest announcement brought no different reaction from her when it was released that she is one of eight honorees to be inducted later this year into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

Granbury High School announced its 2023 Homecoming Court during the pep rally on Aug. 25. GHS Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. vs. Waco High at Pirate Stadium. The …

The city of Granbury has experienced a few challenges this summer, like the announcement of Stage 2 Water Conservation on Aug. 11, and the city network becoming compromised on July 30. But the …

Of course, if you ask him now, at age 26, he might say there's a part of him that still hasn't grown up - and he highly recommends it for others.     Medlin is in his second year …

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Almost 35 years have passed since the tragic death of 23-year-old Granbury resident Holly Palmer. But with the case remaining unsolved, family members and friends aren’t any closer to …

Within the past year, Granbury Independent School District has experienced several tragic losses from both students and teachers. More recently, the loss of beloved fourth grade Acton Elementary …

Meredith Fraser is a resident of Granbury and is a recent member of Leadership Granbury.

School Board Trustee member Karen Lowery was censured in a special meeting called on Aug. 23 after being seen in a library with unauthorized access. The incident led to a stir in the community …