Hood County is struggling to staff 911 dispatchersAt a recent Hood County Commissioners Court meeting, Hood County dispatch officials warned commissioners of a potential public safety threat if the county is unable to fund more positions for … Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at hcnews.com
A healing touch finds a home in GranburyA longtime interest carried one Hood County man from Dallas to Ecuador, New York and, ultimately, Granbury. Now, it is becoming his newest business venture. Granbury resident Tom Golden plans to … Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at hcnews.com
‘A con artist. A scam artist. A psychopathic liar.’When 81-year-old Hood County resident Lonnie Ledbetter married a woman known as Tawni in December 2023, he was grieving the loss of Saundra, his wife of 44 years, and dealing with lasting … Sep 20 26September 20, 2026Article at hcnews.com
20 years later, missing woman’s trail ends in GranburyMore than 20 years after a woman walked out of a Granbury-area home and seemingly disappeared, a North Dakota researcher is asking Hood County residents to think back to late 2005 and consider … Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Hood County remembers 9/11 through firsthand account 25 years laterTwenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Hood County residents gathered to remember the thousands of lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger and the families who waited … Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Jury hands out prison time in meth delivery caseA Hood County jury found 54-year-old Chad Swope guilty on two counts of delivering between four and 200 grams of methamphetamine following an investigation involving a “cooperating individual,” … Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Irish Fest brings taste of Ireland to GranburyTraditional Irish music, dancing and food are coming to Granbury as the Harp and Hooley Irish Heritage Association prepares to host Irish Fest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Langdon Grounds. Mary … Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Indian Harbor firefighters invite community to annual fundraiserThe Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at County Line Ice House. Attendees will have the chance to enter raffles, … Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Ross fire highlights sacrifices carried by firefightersAs firefighters coming from neighboring counties continue battling the Ross fire in Parker County, the flames provide a visible reminder of a reality fire service families live with every day. … Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at hcnews.com
BRA issues Stage 1 drought watch for Lake GranburyLake Granbury has entered a Stage 1 Drought Watch as limited rainfall, summer water demand and evaporation continue to draw down the reservoir. The Brazos River Authority announced the drought … Sep 03 26September 03, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Granbury student's artwork opens doors in WashingtonKinley Roach climbed into the car with her family at 2 a.m., leaving her Texas home for a trip she once never imagined taking. She traveled to Washington, D.C., with her family after winning the … Aug 22 26August 22, 2026Article at hcnews.com
More than 250 local residents trained to recognize mental health crises before professionals arriveMost people experiencing a mental health crisis don't confide in a therapist or counselor first. Instead, their first conversation often happens in the places they already live, work and gather. … Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Hood County mobile food pantry closure raises concerns as need growsCars lined up outside Granbury United Methodist Church on the final day the Tarrant County mobile food bank served Hood County, closing a service local advocates said has helped feed families in one … Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Hood County moves forward with full $54M in voter-approved debt for jail expansionHood County is moving ahead with the first phase of its voter‑approved bond program, authorizing a combined $54 million in long‑term debt to fund the expansion of the county jail and begin the … Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Tolar ISD First day of schoolTolar ISD welcomed back students for the 2026-27 school year. Aug 13 26August 13, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Texas State Artist to headline fall workshop as LGAA prepares for Harvest Moon printmaking eventsThe Lake Granbury Art Association is preparing for a busy fall, with an internationally recognized Texas artist returning to Granbury and one of the community’s newest Harvest Moon Festival … Aug 06 26August 06, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Commissioners approve plan to relocate DPS Driver License Office to Acton AnnexHood County commissioners approved a plan Friday, July 31, after previously discussing it at a July 24 meeting, to relocate the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office from Tolar to … Aug 06 26August 06, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Willis and Co. celebrate the grand opening of its second locationWhat began with two remodeled campers and a dream has grown into Hood County’s largest RV dealership. Willis & Co. RV recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 100 Happy … Aug 06 26August 06, 2026Article at hcnews.com
A little wooden bed and 90 years of loveMost childhood toys are forgotten. They end up in donation boxes, garage sales or dusty attics after children outgrow them. But for Ardis Marshall, one small wooden doll bed has become something … Aug 06 26August 06, 2026Article at hcnews.com
Bench for grieving family becomes center of POA disputeTo most people, walking through Rolling Creek Ranch, it looked like an ordinary concrete bench. It sat beneath the shade of an old tree overlooking a neighborhood pond, facing west toward the … Aug 06 26August 06, 2026Article at hcnews.com