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Rep. Shelby Slawson cuts ribbon on new district office
State Rep. Shelby Slawson now has a new office — and it’s right here in Hood County. Slawson — who has represented the 59th District in the Texas House of Representative since …
TRAVIS LETTER PLAQUE TO BE PLACED ON COURTHOUSE LAWN
“It is the job of this generation of Texans to teach our young people about how Texas got to where we are today. About the sacrifices of our forefathers in blood, treasures, and in the case of …
GISD's Glenn gives district, bond update at United Republican meeting
The Granbury Independent School District bond election is Saturday, May 4, as district voters make a choice about whether to approve a $161 million bond. With the election looming ahead, GISD Superintendent Jeremy Glenn recently visited a United Republicans of Hood County meeting to go over the bond proposal and educate attendees on the district’s statistics.
County Clerk Katie Lang announces resignation
After almost a decade of serving as Hood County clerk, Katie Lang officially announced her resignation effective Friday, May 3.
A decade of knowledge
After years of educating residents about Texas history, the Ramay-Macatee Speaker Series will officially celebrate its 10th anniversary at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Granbury Live, 110 N. Crockett St.
Commissioners court reschedules June 25 meeting to Friday, June 21 at 9 a.m.
The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to reschedule the June 25 meeting to Friday, June 21, at 9 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts.
Marathon to sponsor Granbury’s 50th annual Fourth of July celebration
This year, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce will have a new sponsor for one of its most anticipated annual events. Marathon Digital Holdings — the owner of the Bitcoin mining site at the Wolf Hollow Data Center — recently announced it will sponsor the 50th anniversary of Granbury’s Hometown 4th of July Festival.
City invites community to attend open house meeting April 18
The city of Granbury invites residents to a come-and-go open house meeting at Granbury City Hall, 116 W. Bridge St., Thursday, April 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss the city’s next Comprehensive Plan.
Precinct 1 petition for off-premise alcohol consumption fails for lack of signatures
The Hood County Commissioners Court acknowledged that a petition to legalize the sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption in Precinct 1 recently failed due to a lack of certified signatures.
Brawner Elementary student hit by vehicle during school pickup
A Brawner Elementary School student is receiving professional medical care following an accident Thursday afternoon during school pickup.
‘Planting’ the town blue
Hewlett Park is now a sea of blue and silver after Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual kite flying and pinwheel planting event Thursday, April 4.
Chick-Fil-A reopens after three-month renovation
After a three-month-long wait, Granbury and Hood County residents can once again order their beloved Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches after the fast-food restaurant reopened for business Thursday, …
Two new businesses — Jersey Mike’s Subs and Bath & Body Works — will soon set up shop in Granbury, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
City offers free paper shredding service April 13
Is your house cluttered with old bills, bank statements and unneeded tax returns? If so, the city of Granbury is here to help. Shred It Instead, the city’s free paper shredding service, …
City’s bulk trash pickup day set for April 13
Granbury residents will receive some assistance with their spring cleaning Saturday, April 13, with the city’s biannual bulk trash pickup day. Items will need to be placed at the curb by 7 …
County adopts new statement regarding closed sessions
The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new statement regarding closed sessions during a regularly scheduled meeting March 26. Precinct 2 Commissioner Nannette Samuelson …
Photos through time
Melinda Jo Ray, one of Hood County’s most prolific historian authors, has now released her fourth book “Images of America: Granbury and Hood County,” detailing the rich history surrounding Granbury.
GISD announces three new hires
The Granbury Independent School District announced the hiring of three new staff members — Lissa Oliver, Lacey Padgett and Lamont Moore — during a regularly scheduled school board meeting Monday, March 25.
Marathon names Stacie Howell as new community liaison
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has recently hired Stacie Howell as a new community liaison to facilitate communications between Hood County residents and the Bitcoin mining site at the Wolf Hollow Data Center.
County approves HCSO purchase of narcotic identification device
Members of the Hood County Sheriff’s Office will soon have a new tool to assist in the fight against narcotics. The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to allow the HCSO to …
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