Sunday, January 26, 2025
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It was a joyous day of celebration for many Hood County Republicans Jan. 20, following the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Granbury City Council unanimously approved a contract with engineering firm Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd to relocate water and sewer lines along the rights-of-way on U.S. Highway 377 and U.S. Highway 144.
Residents and visitors alike will be shaking their maracas next month, as eight local hunks bring the spice and the charm to compete for one of the most coveted titles in Hood County: the next Handsome Hunk.
George Freeman, an attorney at the Hyde Law Firm, presented a preliminary request to the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to use the second-floor courtroom in the historical courthouse for the Granbury Miracle Project.
Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It also holds most of Earth’s fresh water — 90% of the earth’s ice. Antarctica is visually quiet but on average is the windiest …
CALENDAR ITEMS 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 …
With district play in season for Granbury ISD, the high school boys basketball team is under new management with Jeremy McFerrin Leading the Pirates this 2024-2025 season. The Cotton Center …
A ndy Atkins is the newest Tolar boys basketball coach in his 21st year of coaching coming from the DFW metroplex. His previous jobs include times at Flower Mound High School, Lewisville Independent …
The powerlifting season is underway and the Granbury Lady Pirates, despite a short roster, had a standout showing at Saginaw recently. “We had a great meet. The ladies competed hard, and I …
The Granbury City Council recognized Place 2 councilman Eddie Rodriquez Tuesday night for his recent accomplishment of being elected president of the Texas Municipal League Region 8.
The AV equipment upgrade at the Hood County Emergency Operations Center is taking a little longer than initially expected.
Granbury Independent School District officially has a new leader at the helm of its Pirate ship, as the board of trustees announced last week Dr. Courtney Morawski will serve as the district’s new superintendent.
The Granbury Independent School District is making strides in its academic performance, according to a report released by the Texas Education Agency.
Carolyn Flippen Crider passed on to her heavenly home Jan. 11, 2025, in Granbury. Carolyn was born April 23, 1942, to George and Leona Flippen in Baird. A Graveside service will be held at a …
Doris Bivens was born June 17, 1926, in Fort Worth, to the late R.C. and Beatrice Lawing Swaim. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. She …
Bob Lee (83) passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Lake Granbury Medical Center due to complications from heart disease. Bob was born to Robert and Nell Lee on November 8, 1941. He …
Registrations are now being accepted by the Hood County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office for horticulture training to become a master gardener. The classes will meet every Tuesday beginning March 25 and concluding on May 27. Class locations locate between Hood, Somervell and Johnson County. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31.
This year marked 70 years for the Hood County Junior Livestock Show and Sale. Events ran from Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Saturday, Jan. 11. As is often the case for the Hood County Junior Livestock Show, the week was cold and wet, but that didn’t stop the excitement emanating from the Reunion grounds as young contenders both from Granbury, Lipan and Tolar FFA groups and Hood County area 4-H groups gathered to show their animals, their skills and their wares.