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New Moon mania - Granbury's not immune to the recent "Twilight" mania sweeping the country. A private party at the Lodge of Granbury drew scores of "Twilight" fans to celebrate Thursday's release of the movie "New Moon," the second in the Twilight book/movie series. Leah Bartelt gets a round of applause as one of the lucky winners of three door prizes awarded to the most enthusiastic fans in attendance. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
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Update
Rainfall near 3 inches at Pecan
(Posted Today 03:41 pm)
Thunderstorms rolled across Hood County early this morning. Rainfall ranged from a little over an inch near Tolar to almost 3 inches at Pecan Plantation. Reda Kay at Water's Edge reported 1.9." Chris Bredenkamp at Woodcreek Addition east of Granbury measured 2 inches "on the nose." Please e-mail your weather/rainfall reports to editor@hcnews.com
(Posted Today 03:41 pm)
Thunderstorms rolled across Hood County early this morning. Rainfall ranged from a little over an inch near Tolar to almost 3 inches at Pecan Plantation. Reda Kay at Water's Edge reported 1.9." Chris Bredenkamp at Woodcreek Addition east of Granbury measured 2 inches "on the nose." Please e-mail your weather/rainfall reports to editor@hcnews.com
Tax Assessor's office to close early Tuesday
(Posted Today 02:47 pm)
Both Tax Assessor offices - the one at Annex 1 on Pearl Street and the other in Acton - will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday so that staff can attend training.
(Posted Today 02:47 pm)
Both Tax Assessor offices - the one at Annex 1 on Pearl Street and the other in Acton - will close at 4 p.m. Tuesday so that staff can attend training.
Why should everyone participate in the 2010 Census?
(Posted Today 12:34 pm)
The census determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the boundaries of legislative districts. For more information, go to www.census.gov/2010census.
(Posted Today 12:34 pm)
The census determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the boundaries of legislative districts. For more information, go to www.census.gov/2010census.
Wall sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted kidnapping
(Posted Today 11:07 am)
Bernie Mac Wall, 43, of Lake Granbury Estates, was found guilty Wednesday on a November 2008 charge of attempted kidnapping and the Hood County jury sentenced him to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The 37-year-old female victim testified that Wall threatened to shoot her as he attempted to convince her to get in her own car in the parking lot of Granbury's Walmart.
(Posted Today 11:07 am)
Bernie Mac Wall, 43, of Lake Granbury Estates, was found guilty Wednesday on a November 2008 charge of attempted kidnapping and the Hood County jury sentenced him to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The 37-year-old female victim testified that Wall threatened to shoot her as he attempted to convince her to get in her own car in the parking lot of Granbury's Walmart.
Hood County man sentenced to 16 years in arson case
(Posted Today 10:55 am)
Nathan Lee Brooks, 21, of Waterbury Court in Canyon Creek, pleaded guilty to arson of a building Wednesday and a jury sentenced him to 16 years in prison on the second-degree felony, according to Hood County district attorney Rob Christian. The charge stemmed from an incident in Canyon Creek on Dec. 8, 2008, Christian said.
(Posted Today 10:55 am)
Nathan Lee Brooks, 21, of Waterbury Court in Canyon Creek, pleaded guilty to arson of a building Wednesday and a jury sentenced him to 16 years in prison on the second-degree felony, according to Hood County district attorney Rob Christian. The charge stemmed from an incident in Canyon Creek on Dec. 8, 2008, Christian said.
Suspect arrested in Nov. 3 Roe Court stabbing case
(Posted Today 10:49 am)
Steven Eugene Head, 37, of Tolar, was arrested Thursday afternoon and arraigned Friday morning on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a Nov. 3 stabbing on Roe Court, according to Hood County Sheriff's Office captain Jerry East. Head was in the Hood County Jail as of Friday morning, facing a bond of $50,000.
(Posted Today 10:49 am)
Steven Eugene Head, 37, of Tolar, was arrested Thursday afternoon and arraigned Friday morning on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a Nov. 3 stabbing on Roe Court, according to Hood County Sheriff's Office captain Jerry East. Head was in the Hood County Jail as of Friday morning, facing a bond of $50,000.
Community service to offer thanks
(Posted Thu 11:00 am)
The city-wide Thanksgiving service will be at the Granbury Church of Christ , 1905 W. Pearl St. The service is at 6 p.m. Sunday.
(Posted Thu 11:00 am)
The city-wide Thanksgiving service will be at the Granbury Church of Christ , 1905 W. Pearl St. The service is at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Free H1N1 vaccinations available in Granbury for high-risk categories
(Posted Thu 10:05 am)
A limited number of H1N1 flu vaccine doses are available in Granbury at the Texas Department of State Health Services office, 214 North Travis Street, for members of the public who are in the established high-risk categories. There is no charge. The vaccination time must be made by appointment by calling 817-573-8186. Vaccinations will be given between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to a spokeswoman.
(Posted Thu 10:05 am)
A limited number of H1N1 flu vaccine doses are available in Granbury at the Texas Department of State Health Services office, 214 North Travis Street, for members of the public who are in the established high-risk categories. There is no charge. The vaccination time must be made by appointment by calling 817-573-8186. Vaccinations will be given between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays, according to a spokeswoman.
Women's Connection will meet next week
(Posted Thu 07:00 am)
"God's Gifts" is the theme of the November Granbury Women's Connection luncheon at deCordova Bend Estates Country Club on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Meal service will begin at 11:15 a.m. This meeting will feature the Brazos Pregnancy Center, a local organization ministering to the needs of expectant mothers and their newborn babies. To make reservations contact Annette Sears at 817-326-4826.
(Posted Thu 07:00 am)
"God's Gifts" is the theme of the November Granbury Women's Connection luncheon at deCordova Bend Estates Country Club on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Meal service will begin at 11:15 a.m. This meeting will feature the Brazos Pregnancy Center, a local organization ministering to the needs of expectant mothers and their newborn babies. To make reservations contact Annette Sears at 817-326-4826.
Tips needed on vandalism in Hills of Granbury
(Posted Wed 05:47 pm)
The Hood County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of recent vandalism incidents regarding youths reportedly using golf clubs to break car windows in the Hills of Granbury, according to captain Jerry East. Deputies investigating the complaints have found broken golf clubs, and are looking into reports that the suspects have been driving in that neighborhood in a gray pickup late at night, East said. Anyone with information on the crimes should call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 817-573-TIPS. If a tip leads to an arrest, you could get up to $1,000 as a cash reward.
The Hood County Sheriff's Office is investigating a series of recent vandalism incidents regarding youths reportedly using golf clubs to break car windows in the Hills of Granbury, according to captain Jerry East. Deputies investigating the complaints have found broken golf clubs, and are looking into reports that the suspects have been driving in that neighborhood in a gray pickup late at night, East said. Anyone with information on the crimes should call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 817-573-TIPS. If a tip leads to an arrest, you could get up to $1,000 as a cash reward.
Three-car crash slows rush-hour traffic on bridge
(Posted Wed 05:38 pm)
An accident involving three cars blocked the right lane on the westbound side of the lake bridge on Highway 377 East Wednesday as the rush-hour traffic was mounting, causing a bit of a bottleneck situation. A 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with one occupant struck the rear of a 1999 Ford Mustang with three occupants, which then bumped into the rear of a 1994 Lincoln Continental that had four occupants, according to a Granbury police officer at the scene. All the people were Granbury residents, and no one had to be transported for medical treatment, the officer said.
An accident involving three cars blocked the right lane on the westbound side of the lake bridge on Highway 377 East Wednesday as the rush-hour traffic was mounting, causing a bit of a bottleneck situation. A 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with one occupant struck the rear of a 1999 Ford Mustang with three occupants, which then bumped into the rear of a 1994 Lincoln Continental that had four occupants, according to a Granbury police officer at the scene. All the people were Granbury residents, and no one had to be transported for medical treatment, the officer said.
Motor Sport Ranch burglary in Cresson is Crime of the Week
(Posted Wed 08:15 am)
The burglary of items with a combined value of about $30,000 reported from the Motor Sport Ranch in Cresson is this week's Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. Items reported stolen included three dirt bikes, a four-wheeler, a welder and numerous tools. Crime Stoppers needs information on the burglary, which occurred during the night of Nov. 3. Anyone with information on the burglary should call Crime Stoppers at 817-573-TIPS. You will remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
The burglary of items with a combined value of about $30,000 reported from the Motor Sport Ranch in Cresson is this week's Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. Items reported stolen included three dirt bikes, a four-wheeler, a welder and numerous tools. Crime Stoppers needs information on the burglary, which occurred during the night of Nov. 3. Anyone with information on the burglary should call Crime Stoppers at 817-573-TIPS. You will remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Get packages ready for our troops
(Posted Wed 07:00 am)
It's time to prepare holiday care packages for our troops. The U.S. Postal Service has issued the following deadlines to get packages in the mail for overseas delivery. Dec. 4 – Deadline for first-class mail letters and cards, also Priority Mail items, to APO/FPO zip 093. Dec. 11 – Deadline for first-class mail letters and cards, also Priority Mail items, to all other APO/FPO addresses.
It's time to prepare holiday care packages for our troops. The U.S. Postal Service has issued the following deadlines to get packages in the mail for overseas delivery. Dec. 4 – Deadline for first-class mail letters and cards, also Priority Mail items, to APO/FPO zip 093. Dec. 11 – Deadline for first-class mail letters and cards, also Priority Mail items, to all other APO/FPO addresses.
Sports
Weekend basketball
(Posted Thu 08:58 pm)
THURSDAY
GIRLS
Northwest Tournament
Granbury 55, Azle 44
Tina Doughty scores 21 points and grabs 20 rebounds as Lady Pirates (2-1) open with win.
Weatherford 52 Granbury 31
Next: Argyle Liberty, Friday, 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
BOYS
Lipan at Brock, 7 p.m.
Granbury at Arlington, 8 p.m.
GIRLS
Northwest More...
(Posted Thu 08:58 pm)
THURSDAY
GIRLS
Northwest Tournament
Granbury 55, Azle 44
Tina Doughty scores 21 points and grabs 20 rebounds as Lady Pirates (2-1) open with win.
Weatherford 52 Granbury 31
Next: Argyle Liberty, Friday, 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
BOYS
Lipan at Brock, 7 p.m.
Granbury at Arlington, 8 p.m.
GIRLS
Northwest More...
Rattlers ready for playoffs
(Posted Thu 01:58 pm)
Tolar Rattlers (8-2) vs. Lindsay Knights (10-1)
Class A Division II Region II Area Football Playoff
7:30 p.m. Friday
Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex
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How they got here – Tolar More...
(Posted Thu 01:58 pm)
Tolar Rattlers (8-2) vs. Lindsay Knights (10-1)
Class A Division II Region II Area Football Playoff
7:30 p.m. Friday
Birdville Fine Arts/Athletic Complex
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How they got here – Tolar More...
Area basketball schedules
(Posted Tue 11:05 pm)
GIRLS
Granbury Lady Pirates
Nov. 10 Cleburne L 39-49
Nov. 13 at FW Christian W 58-38
Nov. 19-21 NW Tournament TBA
Nov. 23 at Burleson 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Mansfield 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 Aledo 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 3-5 Cowtown Classic TBA
Dec. 8 at Midlothian 6:30 p.m.
Dec. More...
(Posted Tue 11:05 pm)
GIRLS
Granbury Lady Pirates
Nov. 10 Cleburne L 39-49
Nov. 13 at FW Christian W 58-38
Nov. 19-21 NW Tournament TBA
Nov. 23 at Burleson 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Mansfield 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 Aledo 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 3-5 Cowtown Classic TBA
Dec. 8 at Midlothian 6:30 p.m.
Dec. More...
Entertainment
Death Notices
Deaths
(Posted Today 10:05 am)
Billy Joe Branham, 82, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Granbury Baptist Church. Visitation Sunday, 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home.
Trinity Leeann Hall, infant, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Tin Top Cemetery.
(Posted Today 10:05 am)
Billy Joe Branham, 82, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Granbury Baptist Church. Visitation Sunday, 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Martin's Funeral Home.
Trinity Leeann Hall, infant, Granbury -- Service Monday, 2 p.m., Tin Top Cemetery.
