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Part 2 | Property rights: Who has authority of what?

Obituaries

Aaron Cole Leake 1994 – 2026

Aaron Cole Leake, 32, passed away Sept. 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Ann Sams. At the age of 17, Aaron became a beloved member of the Blackman family. He was …

Dr. Joel Robert Martin 1951 – 2026

Dr. Joel Robert Martin, 74, passed away Sept. 23 at his farm in Hico, Texas. Joel was known for his generosity, love of God, and faithful friendship, but perhaps most of all his ability to tell …

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Letters to the editor

Political party frustrates writer for decisions made or thought of

Letters to the editor

Writer ‘shocked’ with regard to policies during hot weather

Granbury Goneby 09/26/2026

The Hood County News is looking back on what's been published this week throughout the years. As part of Granbury Goneby, staff have found stories from 20, 40 and 60 years ago that may have made an …

Granbury Goneby 9/19/2026

The Hood County News is looking back on what's been published this week throughout the years. As part of Granbury Goneby, staff have found stories from 20, 40 and 60 years ago that may have made an …

Granbury Goneby 09/12/2026

The Hood County News is looking back on what's been published this week throughout the years. As part of Granbury Goneby, staff have found stories from 20, 40 and 60 years ago that may have made an …

Owner remembers how time at newspaper started

I will always remember looking down at my phone on that day very early in 2020 and seeing that Jerry Tidwell was calling. I have known Mr. Tidwell for many years. I grew up in Granbury. I played …

Inside the Vircy Macatee Collection

Vircenoy "Vircy" Baker Macatee spent decades doing what most of us only mean to do: she wrote it all down, and then she kept it. Born into a Hood County family who arrived here before the Civil …

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Special Sections

Fairway Magazine | October 2026

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Fairway Magazine | September 2026

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Newest

Recap: What to know from Monday night’s recall hearings

New ownership — Same great Hood County News!

Granbury freshman takes two state archery titles

HCAD criminal investigation ends with no indictment

Local nonprofit raises $11,000 at first suicide awareness event