News Archived
Motorcyclist injured
The driver of this Harley-Davidson motorcycle, 75-year-old Granbury resident David Franklin Baker, was transported to Lake Granbury Medical Center for treatment of injuries received early Tuesday afternoon on Highway 377 West in front of First Christian Church. His bike collided with a 2003 Nissan sport utility vehicle driven by Vanessa Robin Martinez, 28, of Stephenville. Deputy Chief Alan Hines of the Granbury Police Department said that the driver of the motorcycle failed to yield the right-of-way and struck the Nissan.… Read the rest
Man, 27, indicted on injury to child
A 27-year-old Hood County man accused of biting his 9-month-old son and also causing a broken arm was indicted March 5 by the grand jury on a first-degree felony count of injury to a child, District Attorney Rob Christian said.
Charles Michael Simms, of the 2400 block of Williamson Road south of Granbury, was arrested on Jan. 8 at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth by members of the Hood County Crimes Against Children Task Force.… Read the rest
Felony Arrests
Six felony arrests were made between March 13 and March 19.
Suspects were arrested here, but their alleged crimes may have occurred outside the county. They have not been convicted of the charges listed.
Jann Ayala, 29, Collins Court, Granbury, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, more than 1 gram/less than 4 grams.
Ronald Lee Giffen II, 26, Inwood Trail, Granbury, possession of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, less than 1 gram.… Read the rest
Three transported
Three people were transported to Lake Granbury Medical Center after this Buick sport utility vehicle and a Ford Explorer (not pictured) collided shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday just southeast of Mambrino School on Mambrino Highway. The three were a 71-year-old female driver of the Buick, the 49-year-old driver of the Ford and an 82-year-old passenger. The three, all Hood County residents, did not appear to have life-threatening injuries, according to a DPS trooper at the scene.… Read the rest
Commuters on RM 2871 to face construction
Hood County commuters who use Ranch-to-Market Road 2871 driving to Fort Worth will see road construction from now through late this year.
The south end of the road begins at the intersection of Highway 377 and Chapin School Road, at Benbrook Middle School.
The roadway is being reconstructed and paved with new asphalt. Shoulders will be expanded to 8 feet wide on each side, Information Officer Val Lopez said Wednesday afternoon.… Read the rest
TxDOT: Start of 144 resurfacing moved up
The time frame for resurfacing Glen Rose Highway between Glen Rose and Granbury has changed once more, and the work was expected to start yesterday near Glen Rose.
That’s according to TxDOT Information Officer Natalie Galindo, announcing Wednesday the latest schedule change made by the contractor.
The projected finish is now 2-1/2 weeks away instead of just three days.
Where the highway is only two lanes, a pilot car will be used to take turns escorting cars on the one remaining lane.… Read the rest
Two transported
A two-vehicle accident called in to 911 at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday sent two children to Lake Granbury Medical Center for precautionary reasons, according to the DPS. A Chevrolet Malibu and this Toyota collided at the intersection of Glen Rose Highway and Mitchell Bend Highway. The drivers of both vehicles are Hood County residents.… Read the rest
Rain didn’t make huge impact
Rain clouds that moved through the area Saturday were welcome visitors.
They just didn’t hang out long enough.
And the drought remains.
A gauge in the Acton area got 1.3 inches of rainfall, which was the largest total reported in Hood County for the day.
The Granbury Regional Airport reported getting .68 inches.
The gauge at the Hood County News received .58 inches.… Read the rest
An ‘oops’ fire
Firefighters found far more smoke than fire when they arrived at a controlled burn on Vermont Court in Lake Granbury Harbor that got out of hand Thursday shortly after noon. Someone was burning off vegetation when the fire jumped to some nearby tires and mattresses that caused a massive cloud of smoke that appeared to be far more serious. There is no burn ban now in the county and the resident didn’t intend to burn the tires and mattresses so no ticket was issued, Fire Marshal Ray Wilson said.… Read the rest
Home burglary is Crime of Week
A home burglary that was reported on Feb. 15 from a residence in the 7600 block of Hayworth Highway southeast of Granbury involving almost $5,000 worth of items is the Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.
Among the items taken were a set of night vision goggles, a pair of Steiner binoculars, various types of ammunition, a .30-30 Winchester rifle, a 20-gauge shotgun, two fishing bows and one fishing crossbow.… Read the rest
