Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of programs, special meetings and nonprofit events. The event should be open to the public and free to attend. Email the who, what, when and where. Include the meeting location and a street address for the location. The topic for the meeting, program or guest speaker must be included. Email to: calendar@hcnews.com. Calendar information runs in chronological order as space is available.

Support System calendar will feature recurring activities that provide group support and are open to the public. Submit Support System listings to calendar@hcnews.com and include the day, date, time, and location — including street address.

The trial for Brad Benson, a former Granbury City Council candidate, has now been delayed to Sept. 8, following the outcome of a pretrial hearing April 14.

In a social media post, the Parker County Sheriff’s Office revealed the bodies of a black male, white male and white female were found April 24, adjacent to a water-filled creek along FM 167, otherwise known as Temple Hall Highway.

Last Tuesday, the leaders of Hood County gathered together in the David Southern Lake Granbury Conference Center for their quarterly Leaders in Government luncheon. Courtney Morawski, who was recently selected as the new superintendent for Granbury Independent School District, was the keynote speaker. She surveyed community leaders in attendance for the best ways to improve the practices of the district under her new administration.

Granbury’s own beloved therapy dog, Bedford the labradoodle, was a contestant in this year’s fourth annual Pet Partner’s Pet of the Year competition. While Bedford did not place in the PPPOTY this year, he won the 2025 Mission Moment Spotlight Award, which helped to achieve his handler Kay Dykes dreams of getting Hood County residents educated and excited about therapy animals.

Just about everyone can agree that nothing is more American than lemonade or capitalism. On May 17, hundreds of local children will flock to the curb loaded down with lemons, sugar, and water to demonstrate this idea and usher in Hood County’s third annual Lemonade Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., make it your goal to stuff your bladders and the pockets of local fifth graders by hitting the streets and supporting as many of the young entrepreneurs stands as possible.

Got a pathetic single friend you’re tired of seeing mope around? Well, fate’s dealt you a lucky opportunity. You don’t need to nab cupids' arrow to get your amigo some game this weekend, all you need are mediocre graphic design skills and a dream. Take matters into your own hands May 8 from seven to ten at Warren’s backyard through the medium of the all-powerful PowerPoint.

During a special hour-and-a-half-long workshop April 10, officials debated whether to enforce a state fire code safety policy in Hood County.

The Hood County Commissioners Court is taking measures to address a few technological concerns, following a recent seven-hour phone outage in the Emergency Operations Center.

Bedford, Hood County’s beloved labradoodle, represented all therapy animals April 22, as the county officially proclaimed April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day — joining the nationwide effort led by Pet Partners.

In a call to action, the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents to donate their old, unwanted junk cars — running or not — for vehicle extrication training.