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Watch ‘Beautiful Creatures’ at the library

Debbie Schneider — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:30 +0000

The movie “Beautiful Creatures” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May21 at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St. Free drinks and popcorn are served. There is no charge for admission.… Read the rest

City Council to discuss McIlvain lawsuit

Kathy Cruz — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:04 +0000

The Granbury City Council will go into closed session during its regular meeting Tuesday night to discuss the lawsuit brought against the city by its former Convention and Visitors Bureau director, Charlie McIlvain. A recipient of several awards in the tourism industry, McIlvain alleges age discrimination and wrongful termination.… Read the rest

STARS may move to Granbury

Roger Enlow — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:07:12 +0000

STARS, Granbury ISD’s school for at-risk students, may be moving from Acton to Granbury, behind Decker Gym. It would provide easier access for students, and some transportation would be available, school officials said. The school board will consider the change Monday night.… Read the rest

Car show proceeds to help tornado victims

Roger Enlow — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:12:15 +0000

Proceeds from today’s Granbury High Car Show will go toward local charitable organizations assisting families of Granbury students affected by this week’s tornado. The car show is from 10-3 in the GHS parking lot.… Read the rest

Light Up The Blues benefit Sunday, May 19

Debbie Schneider — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:22 +0000

Light Up The Blues Gala at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at The Waterview, 100 Watermark Blvd. includes world-class dining and Texas blues music. Proceeds benefit Lake Pointe Resource Center. A silent auction is also included. Lake Pointe Resource Center, 1921 Acton Highway, provides programming in many areas, including education, outreach, sibling workshops, videos and resources for families.

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Country music, chuck wagon planned for Cowboy Gathering

Debbie Schneider — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

A Cowboy Gathering returns to Granbury on Saturday, May 18. The program features musical entertainment by The Jolie Holliday Band. The gathering opens at 6 p.m. at the Granbury Reunion Grounds (inside), 641 Reunion Court. Robertson’s Chuck Wagon will provide steak bites for dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The silent auction runs from 6-8:30 p.m. and the live auction starts at 9.… Read the rest

Explosion reported, but Indian Harbor man not transported

Mark Wilson — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:58:44 +0000

Pool chemicals were blamed for a reported explosion called in to 911 from a residence on Seminole Trail in the Indian Harbor subdivision south of Granbury just before 8:15 p.m. Thursday, but the male resident there was not transported for medical treatment, according to Hood County Fire Marshal Ray Wilson.… Read the rest

Catholic church to provide shelter

Roger Enlow — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:24:02 +0000

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Acton Highway has been established as one of the emergency shelters for tornado victims.… Read the rest

Granbury ISD on normal schedule Thursday

Roger Enlow — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:04:37 +0000

Granbury ISD will operate on a normal schedule Thursday, school spokesman Jeff Meador said. “School officials will be working to provide assistance to families affected by Wednesday’s storms,” he said. “Our thoughts are with all in our community.”… Read the rest

Sheriff: Victims found inside, outside homes

Roger Enlow — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:56:12 +0000

The six people who died when a tornado slammed Rancho Brazos Wednesday evening were found inside and outside houses, Sheriff Roger Deeds said. All of the heavily damaged houses have been searched, he said. Lake Granbury Medical Center treated 28 people and admitted 14. Persons needing information about loved ones can call 682-498-8010. However, Deeds said at a 2 a.m. news conference that the phone number won’t be operational until 8 a.m.… Read the rest