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Update
Corrections staff breaks up disturbance at jail
(Posted Thu 04:32 pm)
Visitation Wednesday at the Hood County Jail was marred by a disturbance that started in a bathroom and spilled into the lobby. A woman was assaulted, but reportedly was not seriously injured by fist and foot blows. When jail staff responded, the perpetrators fled. Captain Jerry East reported sheriff Roger Deeds plans to file charges upon completion of an investigation.
(Posted Thu 04:32 pm)
Visitation Wednesday at the Hood County Jail was marred by a disturbance that started in a bathroom and spilled into the lobby. A woman was assaulted, but reportedly was not seriously injured by fist and foot blows. When jail staff responded, the perpetrators fled. Captain Jerry East reported sheriff Roger Deeds plans to file charges upon completion of an investigation.
Champion gardeners announced
(Posted Thu 10:52 am)
A record number of participants came out this week for the 2009 Hood County Fruit and Vegetable Show. Over 110 entries were judged. The winners are: Champion Hood County Gardener, Malea Balmuth; Champion Youth Gardener, Jake Balmuth; Best of Show, Brienna and Cara Stewart; Champion Gardener Precinct 1, Oleo Farms, Jim Smith; Champion Gardener, Precinct 2, Andy and Sarah Stewart; Champion Gardener, Precinct 3, Kathy Murray; Champion Gardener, Precinct 4, Malea Balmuth.
(Posted Thu 10:52 am)
A record number of participants came out this week for the 2009 Hood County Fruit and Vegetable Show. Over 110 entries were judged. The winners are: Champion Hood County Gardener, Malea Balmuth; Champion Youth Gardener, Jake Balmuth; Best of Show, Brienna and Cara Stewart; Champion Gardener Precinct 1, Oleo Farms, Jim Smith; Champion Gardener, Precinct 2, Andy and Sarah Stewart; Champion Gardener, Precinct 3, Kathy Murray; Champion Gardener, Precinct 4, Malea Balmuth.
Bracing for the Fourth
(Posted Thu 08:50 am)
Granbury police captain Alan Hines wonders if it's the calm before the storm. Officers have had pretty much non-eventful shifts so far this week, he said, and Hines is hopeful that will continue through the Fourth. One way citizens may assure police have a routine holiday is to not shoot, or even possess, fireworks in the city limits.
(Posted Thu 08:50 am)
Granbury police captain Alan Hines wonders if it's the calm before the storm. Officers have had pretty much non-eventful shifts so far this week, he said, and Hines is hopeful that will continue through the Fourth. One way citizens may assure police have a routine holiday is to not shoot, or even possess, fireworks in the city limits.
Bill Mitchell honored as First Responder
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department assistant fire chief Bill Mitchell was named First Responder of the Year by CareFlite for the second consecutive year! Mitchell has dedicated most of his life and time to the PPVFD and EMS. He and his dog “Boomer” are at the fire station almost every day. Mitchellis the station manager, assistant fire chief, firefighter, and EMT-Basic and works both fire and EMS.
(Posted Thu 08:00 am)
Pecan Plantation Volunteer Fire Department assistant fire chief Bill Mitchell was named First Responder of the Year by CareFlite for the second consecutive year! Mitchell has dedicated most of his life and time to the PPVFD and EMS. He and his dog “Boomer” are at the fire station almost every day. Mitchellis the station manager, assistant fire chief, firefighter, and EMT-Basic and works both fire and EMS.
New to Granbury schools?
(Posted Wed 03:38 pm)
Parents new to Granbury ISD may be wondering when they should register their elementary school children for the 2009-2010 school year. Students entering kindergarten or pre-kindergarten can register on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their zoned campus. Students entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2009, in order to enroll. Pre-kindergarteners must be four years old before Sept. 1, 2009. First through fifth grade can register at their zoned campus during the week beginning Aug. 4. Parents should note that Granbury elementary school attendance zones were redrawn earlier this year. For a complete listing, visit www.granburyisd.org. Students entering grades 6 to 12 will register later in August.
(Posted Wed 03:38 pm)
Parents new to Granbury ISD may be wondering when they should register their elementary school children for the 2009-2010 school year. Students entering kindergarten or pre-kindergarten can register on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their zoned campus. Students entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2009, in order to enroll. Pre-kindergarteners must be four years old before Sept. 1, 2009. First through fifth grade can register at their zoned campus during the week beginning Aug. 4. Parents should note that Granbury elementary school attendance zones were redrawn earlier this year. For a complete listing, visit www.granburyisd.org. Students entering grades 6 to 12 will register later in August.
Down economy strikes senior center
(Posted Wed 11:45 am)
Two administrative staffers - one fulltime, the other part-time - were let go Wednesday from the Hood County Senior Center because of a slump in donations from the community. Kevin Myers, president of the Hood County Committee on Aging, said the cuts will not affect the Meals on Wheels program or services at the senior center.
(Posted Wed 11:45 am)
Two administrative staffers - one fulltime, the other part-time - were let go Wednesday from the Hood County Senior Center because of a slump in donations from the community. Kevin Myers, president of the Hood County Committee on Aging, said the cuts will not affect the Meals on Wheels program or services at the senior center.
Everyone loves a parade
(Posted Wed 09:00 am)
When the Fourth of July parade kicks off Saturday morning, there will be one person missing from the sidelines. Marsha Grissom won't be in her usual spot. That's because Grissom, principal of Granbury High School, is this year's parade grand marshal. The annual Hometown Parade gets underway at 10 a.m. with over 100 patriotic floats, vehicles and horses. An estimated 20,000 people line the parade route from Granbury High School, east on Pearl Street, around the Historic Square and west on Bridge Street.
(Posted Wed 09:00 am)
When the Fourth of July parade kicks off Saturday morning, there will be one person missing from the sidelines. Marsha Grissom won't be in her usual spot. That's because Grissom, principal of Granbury High School, is this year's parade grand marshal. The annual Hometown Parade gets underway at 10 a.m. with over 100 patriotic floats, vehicles and horses. An estimated 20,000 people line the parade route from Granbury High School, east on Pearl Street, around the Historic Square and west on Bridge Street.
35th Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July schedule
(Posted Mon 03:12 pm)
Granbury celebrates the Fourth of July this weekend with events planned Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See schedule.
(Posted Mon 03:12 pm)
Granbury celebrates the Fourth of July this weekend with events planned Friday, Saturday and Sunday. See schedule.
News
Granbury High faces hazy future
(Posted Thu 09:54 pm)
Granbury High School faces challenges from the state to improve or ... lose its accreditation, superintendent Ron Mayfield says. Losing accreditation means the campus would have to close, he said. At the heart of the matter is the number of Granbury students -- specifically economic disadvantaged pupils -- not completing high school. Principal Marsha Grissom says she and her staff are working to solve the problem. While realizing the seriousness of the issue -- the possibility of losing accreditation -- not all is bad at GHS, she says, pointing to rising academic scores.
(Posted Thu 09:54 pm)
Granbury High School faces challenges from the state to improve or ... lose its accreditation, superintendent Ron Mayfield says. Losing accreditation means the campus would have to close, he said. At the heart of the matter is the number of Granbury students -- specifically economic disadvantaged pupils -- not completing high school. Principal Marsha Grissom says she and her staff are working to solve the problem. While realizing the seriousness of the issue -- the possibility of losing accreditation -- not all is bad at GHS, she says, pointing to rising academic scores.
Sports
SEALS cruise to another victory
(Posted Wed 09:04 am)
For the third time in as many meets this summer, the Granbury SEALS swim team dominated its competition. The SEALS scored 4,087 points to runner-up Lewisville's 2,748 to win their own meet Satuday at the Dana Vollmer Municipal Swim Center. SEALS swimmers won 58 gold medals, including four each by Seabre Pope, Michael Verdeyen and Brad Kade.
(Posted Wed 09:04 am)
For the third time in as many meets this summer, the Granbury SEALS swim team dominated its competition. The SEALS scored 4,087 points to runner-up Lewisville's 2,748 to win their own meet Satuday at the Dana Vollmer Municipal Swim Center. SEALS swimmers won 58 gold medals, including four each by Seabre Pope, Michael Verdeyen and Brad Kade.
Dodgers moving on
(Posted Thu 06:05 pm)
The Granbury Dodgers Bronco (11-12-year-olds) team has qualified for PONY sectionals in Saginaw next week. The Dodgers went 2-2 in the District 3 Tournament earlier this week in Granbury, finishing second to Glen Rose. They will play the Keller Hawks Monday.
(Posted Thu 06:05 pm)
The Granbury Dodgers Bronco (11-12-year-olds) team has qualified for PONY sectionals in Saginaw next week. The Dodgers went 2-2 in the District 3 Tournament earlier this week in Granbury, finishing second to Glen Rose. They will play the Keller Hawks Monday.
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Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Thu 03:45 pm)
Elizabeth Deaton Peveler, 88, Granbury -- Service Sunday, 2 p.m., Granbury Church of Christ. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Fairview Cemetery.
(Posted Thu 03:45 pm)
Elizabeth Deaton Peveler, 88, Granbury -- Service Sunday, 2 p.m., Granbury Church of Christ. Visitation Friday evening, 6-8, Fairview Cemetery.
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