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In this issue

  • City OKs nearly $10 million to relocate water, sewer lines

    Friday, January 23

    Granbury City Council approved nearly $10 million for four combined projects to relocate water and sewer lines which will be affected by road construction along U.S. Highway 377. The work is in …

  • Police, GISD work together to thwart cyberbullying

    Friday, January 23

    A Granbury High School student was caught in a nightmare scenario last last school year. He was confronted by angry people he didn't even know accusing him of posting negative things about them on …

  • Lipan Boys Basketball 12-16-2025

    Wednesday, December 24, 2025

    The Indians now are 14-1 after beating Jacksboro 78-44 Dec. 16. Junior Evan Lott had 17 points. Harrison had 16 points. Sophomore Billy Smith had 15 points. Gaylor had 10 points. Steed had eight …

  • Lipan High School Girls Basketball 12-16-2025

    Wednesday, December 24, 2025

    The Lipan  varsity basketball team won Tuesday's Dec. 16, home conference game against Poolville  by a score of 72-16.

  • Weary of it all and ready to deflate some egos

    Saturday, December 20, 2025

    I’m weary of television and Internet ads, namely those promising more than is usually delivered. My focus today is largely on outlandish appeals thrust upon us by lawyers and political candidates. …

  • Book looks into the biggest FBI cases in history

    Saturday, December 20, 2025

    You wouldn’t call yourself a perfectionist. Still, if something is amiss, you feel a need to make it right. Something’s broken, you fix it. If it’s off, you make it right. That goes for …

  • A golden beginning unfolds for new GISD group

    Saturday, December 20, 2025

    Seeking to involve some of the community's most experienced people in a way that helps support Granbury Independent School District students and staff, GISD Superintendent Courtney Morawski …

  • We’re celebrating ‘5 Who Matter’

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    We all are thankful to live in a community where people care about one another, lend a helping hand to those in need and work to affect positive change in our county. We have dozens of nonprofits and …

  • PUZZLE PAGE | Saturday December 20, 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

  • CLASSIFIEDS | Saturday December 20, 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

  • Saturday | December 20, 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

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    Thursday, December 18, 2025

  • Philip Juneau Klein 1940 – 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Philip Klein set out on his final adventure December 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, quirkiness, and wonderful memories. He and his surviving wife of 63 years, Barbara, created …

  • Carolyn Sue Melville 1941-2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Carolyn Sue Melville, born on Nov. 17, 1941, in Girard, Kansas, passed away on Dec.12, 2025, in Granbury, Texas. Carolyn was a woman whose life embodied the essence of love and communal spirit. …

  • Marcus James Marlin 1937 - 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Marcus James Marlin, lovingly known as “Papaw,” passed away peacefully at his home in Granbury, Texas, on the morning of December 12, 2025. Marcus was born on June 29, 1937, in …

  • Armor David Brown 1953 - 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Armor David Brown II, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, entered into God’s eternal care on Dec. 8, 2025, at the age of 72. It is with profound love and deep sadness that we honor the …

  • Waunell Bennett 1931- 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Waunell Bennett, 94, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, Dec.14, 2025. She was born on Sept. 10, 1931, in Hood County, Texas, to Earl and Esther Porter. Waunell was a …

  • Gayle Sargent Meyer Nye 1939 - 2025

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Gayle Sargent Meyer Nye was born Jan. 10, 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, to JD and Bessie Fitzhugh Sargent. She died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Granbury, Texas. Gayle attended Tolar schools …

  • Week 15 winner Tyler Harrison

    Thursday, December 18, 2025

    Junior Tyler Harrison had 10 points in Granbury's 51-44 win against Weatherford Dec. 6 in the Granbury KIA tournament. Harrison had a consistent tournament and made several free throws to keep the …

  • Dayna Morgan-McCully is ‘A.C.E.s’

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Dayna Morgan-McCully has been chosen as this week’s winner of the Hood County News A.C.E. (Achieving Campus Excellence) Award.

  • A spattering of fun

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    The juniors and seniors of Granbury High School’s forensics course, under the careful guidance of forensics teacher Alicia Gabrielson, were causing a scene — a crime scene that is — Dec. 8 during their blood-spatter analysis lab.

  • ‘Following the trail’ to Granbury

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Todd Massey is the proud owner of Massey’s BBQ, an operation born out of his family’s long standing barbecue tradition — to serve the cowboys and cowgirls running the rodeo circuits.

  • The Pinnacle, but not the peak

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Pinnacle Bank celebrated its fifth anniversary this past week with a ribbon-cutting and shrimp boil.

  • What’s in a tradition

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Whether it's special meals or cookie competitions, Granbury residents are embracing the holidays by returning to — or creating their own — favorite family traditions.

  • Honoring GISD staff with the EECU Customer Care Award

    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Each month, members of GISD’s school board visit one of the district’s campuses and awards two of its staff members the Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) Customer Care Award.

  • Academics and volleyball, Mattie Weaver does it all

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    One of the Lady Pirate volleyball seniors isn’t only leading her team on the court, but also in academics. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) selected Mattie Weaver to the Best and …

  • Tolar shows growth with younger football team

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    Tolar had a younger team this season and fewer results in the win column, but head coach Blake Mouser feels they learned a lot about Friday night football. The Rattlers had four victories and seven …

  • Lipan fishing team throws back some holiday kindness

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    The Lipan fishing team spread some holiday cheer Dec. 9 when they turned a team dinner into hallmark moment. A few years ago, Lipan second grade teacher Calie Vance started a tradition that when the …

  • Local veteran awarded car

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Roeder has been down on his luck for a while, but despite his struggles he’s been taking care of elderly family and assisting other needy veterans. One of his …

  • Pickleball all day & all night

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    Mission Granbury (MG) and the Texas House of Pickleball (TxHop) are hosting a 24-hour pickleball marathon from 6 p.m. Dec. 26 to 6 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Texas House of Pickleball, 1109 Hwy. 51 in …

  • City charter set for 4-year review

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    Those who would like to have a voice in how local government decisions are made have an opportunity to volunteer for the city of Granbury's Charter Review Commission, which meets every four years. …

  • State leaders enact 143 laws impacting schools

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    The state legislature recently passed 143 laws that impact Texas schools, students and educators, and Tammy Clark, Granbury ISD assistant superintendent, highlighted a dozen of them for the Board of …

  • City charter set for 4-year review

    Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    Those who would like to have a voice in how local government decisions are made have an opportunity to volunteer for the city of Granbury's Charter Review Commission, which meets every four years. …