Friday, April 18, 2025
Outdoor activities

Many folks have a hard stance on catch and release, however, many prefer to keep their catch for the table.

Nothing says celebrating the resurrected Christian Lord like watching 40 toddlers in smocking fight over pastel plastic eggs in a random field. It's a tradition as old as time, and one that the Hood County YMCA will be perpetuating on April 18 at 11 a.m. with feature guest crafter and Granbury bunny connoisseur Nancy Banks Marstiller.

Nothing in this life beats a good old-fashioned hometown fish fry. Starting as a Lenten tradition, a fish fry on a spring Friday has become commonplace with all demographics, and is now considered as heartily American as apple pie. This year, Hood County’s biggest fish fry, called the ‘Taste of Tolar,’ is going to be hosted by the Tolar Education Foundation at LC Ranch April 26 at 6 p.m.

The Granbury Athletic Association recently issued a check in the amount of $7,180 to the city of Granbury to help fund a new scoreboard, which will be installed at the Granbury City Park Baseball and Softball Complex.

No matter what side of the fence you may find yourself on, most everyone seems to be in agreement that the world is going to heck in a handbasket. Sure, the world has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but the modern citizen is not nearly as equipped to deal with this turbulence as our ancestors who came before.

Nothing will carry the winter blues into the hazy days of summer like you or a loved one experiencing a senseless roadside accident. However, each year, as the weather gets warmer and people once again start to get active outdoors, pedestrian and cycling incidents increase exponentially. To raise awareness for these dangers and hopefully protect some of Texas’ roadway users, TxDOT has launched their new campaign, “Be Safe. Drive Smart.”

The much anticipated Lake Granbury Master Gardeners’ (LGMC) plant sale takes place at the group's demonstration garden Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon or whenever all the plants are …

The pecan has played a pivotal role in the culture and livelihoods of Hood County residents for well over a century now, but recent developments in Pecan Plantation may come to show the decline of the nut’s influence over this humble community

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s baseball time in America! The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of freshly cut grass. Hot dogs, nachos, and ice-cold beer! If you're anything …

The seventh annual Feather Fest returns to Hood County Saturday, March 22. The free come-and-go event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Acton Nature Center. A celebration of spring, Feather …

On May 29, it will have been 18 years since the twofold tragedy struck the Paluxy River. Though many years have passed, the legacy of three heroes from that fateful event has only grown stronger, serving as a reminder to Hood and Somervell county residents of the heavy weight of the call to duty, and what it means to be a truly selfless friend.

The Acton Nature Center won’t have to break out their duck whistles to call in attendees for this one. On April 6 at 2 p.m., ANC’s lecture series returns with guest speaker Dr. Billy Teels, who will discuss the nesting ecology of the Wood duck.

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 12 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.