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A heavy toll
As yet, no monetary figure has been placed on the destruction in tornado-ravaged Rancho Brazos. Officials say that it will be several days before the area will be considered safe enough for representatives of insurance companies to begin inspecting damage.… Read the rest
Citizens protest proposed development
Members of the Commissioners Court got an earful Tuesday from several homeowners and a business owner who said that a proposed duplex development on James Road would exacerbate an already serious flooding problem.
The request by MWS Properties could reappear on a future court agenda because there was an even split on the court. … Read the rest
Items mounting for auction
The community-wide effort on behalf of Granbury Mayor Rickie Pratt as he fights to recover from a severe stroke continues as big-ticket items are coming in for a fish fry and auction planned for later this month.
Organizers say that items donated thus far include a used car and trips for two to places such as Belize and the Blue Ridge Mountains.… Read the rest
Bursting with blooms
As viewed on a warm and sunny afternoon, this beautiful Bradford pear tree burst into full bloom at a Doyle Street residence. The forecast for the upcoming spring break week includes plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures.… Read the rest
United: Bills filed on river authorities
On the day this week that a public meeting was held to discuss an economic impact study to fight the Brazos River Authority’s request for more water rights, Hood County’s representatives in the statehouse announced they had filed bills calling for more accountability for river authorities.
The proposed legislation by state Sen. Brian Birdwell (District 22) and state Rep. Jim Keffer (District 60) calls for financial audits and performance reviews of the BRA and other river authorities.… Read the rest
