Pete Hartgraves, who moved to Granbury in 2021, just published his third children’s book “Gail the Tattle-Tale Snail” last summer — the first book in an estimated 16-book series. 

Hood County is gearing up for its 69th annual Junior Livestock Show that will take place Jan. 9 through the 13, put on by the Hood County Junior Livestock Raisers Association. The free five-day event at the Reunion Grounds gives students from around the county the chance to show off their skills from working directly with animals to all kinds of knowledge of livestock identification and much more.

The Hood County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) was presented with a repeat notable honor Dec. 21, earning the Five Star Award for 2023 by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department has a fire academy that hosts a nine-week training program both in the spring and fall that helps area firefighters become more well-rounded. On Nov. 11, 22 new firefighters successfully graduated from the Granbury Fire Academy. The diverse group of trainees represented fire departments from Adell-Whitt, Cresson, DeCordova, Granbury, Morgan Mill and Somervell County.

Kolton Krottinger, a Granbury resident and Navy veteran, has created a group to help and support local entrepreneurs in Hood County. Krottinger suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety from his service.

The City of Granbury has become aware of scammers contacting businesses and possibly residents claiming to be the utility company and asking for payment. For your safety: -Be skeptical of …

The First National Bank of Granbury has undergone a leadership change as of Tuesday, Jan. 2. James Hodges, current president and CEO, will retire after almost 53 years working at FNB, as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Mark Webb takes over his position.

With 2023 coming to an end, Granbury is getting ready to ring in the new year. “Party on the boardwalk” is set to be a fun-filled event that will take place Dec. 31 at the Lake Granbury Conference Center.

Hood County YMCA hosts a free 12-week program known as Pedaling for Parkinson’s. This program allows for those with Parkinson’s Disease to be active for 45 minutes in spin/cycling sessions to help reduce their symptoms.

With the New Year around the corner, many are planning and prepping for the exciting celebration. It is important to note this holiday is actually one of the most dangerous with both drinking-and-driving accidents and firework-related injuries.

January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month after former President Barack Obama created a proclamation in 2010 with every president thereafter following his example.

Hood County saw an increase in crime across nearly all categories in 2023 compared to the 2022 year. In total, the county had 989 reported incidents, 998 offenses, 1,000 victims and 819 known offenders. This was a 10.03% increase from 2022.

Hood County Annex #1 was packed with attendees Thursday, Dec. 21, as county candidates and community members rallied to witness the drawing of the ballot order placement for the 2024 March primaries. …

The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the funding of roof upgrades on the Ralph H. Walton Jr. Justice Center during a regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 22. 

During a regularly scheduled Granbury ISD school board meeting Dec. 11, the board voted 5-0 to bring on Bobby Allison as the new head football coach and boys’ athletic coordinator. Trustees Melanie Graft and Karen Lowery were not in attendance at the meeting.

The community within a school in Granbury has come together to support a local teacher recently diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer.

A student-led club known as the Granbury Junior Optimist Club dedicates its time to spreading optimism and serving the community. Only three years after the club began, the group has brought home a first place national title.

HCN Staff Writer Ashley Terry and husband JP Terry attended the Wheel of Fortune Live event at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie on Saturday, Dec. 9. Ashley was chosen as a Wheel contestant and won a four-day, three-night trip to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Granbury resident Kathryn Lospinoso is ready to give the dogs and cats of Hood County a trans-fur-mation they won’t ever forget. Lospinoso — who moved to Granbury from Florida two years ago — just opened her new dog grooming business, Dainty Paws Salon, at 816 N. Houston St.

Granbury High School graduate Tyler Wright accomplished a career goal of a lifetime when he was named to the American Football Coaches Association 35 Under 35 Leadership Institute.