Once again, we find ourselves in the throes of a brutal, yet all too familiar, triple-digit summer weather pattern. But we are accustomed to dealing with hot summer days here in Hood County. The …

An unexpected illness almost caused local realtor Felicia Peters to be dropped from the Leadership Granbury program. But with a determined attitude and perseverance, Peters was able to graduate …

Muggles and wizards alike are invited to the most magic-filled celebration in all of The Wizarding World — and in Hood County. The Arts & Letters Bookstore, 113 E. Bridge St., will be …

Harley Walts was just a teenager when her life changed forever — and it’s all because of the Hood County Substance Abuse Council (HCSAC). Walts was in the Rancho Brazos Community Centers …

A program that could potentially change the life of someone with Parkinson’s disease is now back in Hood County. Pedaling for Parkinson’s — a free program that was previously named Pedaling …

Oscar “Hap” Howell — the “Hap” was short for “Happy” — was an uneducated man where formal schooling was concerned, but he was the wisest man his youngest son has ever known. It was …

Bond was set at $1 million Saturday for Richard Anthony Metten, who has been charged with the murder of 31-year-old Andrea Stinson. Stinson’s body was found in a shed on Metten’s property in …

Veterans don’t always know about the vast array of rights and benefits that they’ve earned through serving their country — but that’s exactly why the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) …

New Hood County teachers will soon be given a warm welcome from the Granbury Chamber of Commerce when they're presented with their very own bag of goodies. As the name suggests, the “New Teacher …

The Hood County Sheriff's Office, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety-Ranger Division, has arrested Richard Anthony Metten for the murder of Andrea Stinson, Sheriff Roger Deeds announced …

One teacher’s trash is another teacher’s treasure — and what better way to exchange unwanted school supplies with fresh learning materials than with a teacher swap meet? The Cresson Wrench …

The Fourth of July is always an exciting day filled with delicious food and dazzling fireworks. But for pets, the celebratory holiday is anything but exciting, as loud booms cause several to flee …

The filing period for November local elections opens next Saturday, on July 22. It will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. City and school elections are scheduled for Granbury and Tolar. If …

A three-month break from school is always an exciting time for students as they head into the summer. But for teachers and staff, the phrase “three-month break” sometimes invokes a different …

Throughout all her years of teaching, Teressa Mick had never planned on opening her own private school in Granbury. But one day, she received a calling from God that she just couldn’t …

Eric "Mr. B" Brittingham and his wondrous array of Wildlife on the Move critters returned to the Hood County Library on June 24th to bring science to life through his wildly entertaining and popular …

Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Heathington has only been stationed in Italy for three years now but is already making a name for himself in The Bel Paese (beautiful country). Heathington — a 2004 …

The buck may not stop with Hood County’s mayors, but the elected officials are certainly involved in how bucks are spent or saved. Mayors preside over city council meetings, listen to the …

Woodrow F. (Woody) Birckhead was all smiles when the Granbury Quilters Guild presented him with a Quilt of Valor on Friday, June 30. A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine …

These days, Jack Wilson isn’t in the news so much anymore, except in the pages of his local community newspaper. As the elected county commissioner for Precinct 3, Wilson is frequently quoted or …