Updates
Women enjoy fashion show
Those attending the May meeting of the Granbury Christian Women’s Club were in for a treat. Summer fashions were modeled by Linda Jennings, Rosemary Lee, Pat LaDuke, Judy Satterwhite, Margie Randles, Gerta Howell, Brenda Howell, Carolyn Letzkus, Kathy Hoffman, Julie Bannert and Peg Smith. The group meets at 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday for lunch and a program. Make meeting reservations by calling Jan Waites at 817-243-9886 or by e-mailing: granburywc@yahoo.com.… Read the rest
Fort Worth man arrested on felony DWI count
Doyle Eugene Powell, 53, of Fort Worth, was arrested June 8 by a Granbury Police Department officer in the 1500 block of East Pearl Street and charged with a felony – driving while intoxicated, third or more – Hood County Jail booking records show.… Read the rest
July 4 parade, fireworks show less than three weeks away
Granbury’s 4th of July celebration is less than three weeks away. The event kicks off Thursday, July 4 with the parade at 10 a.m. followed by the Ranch Rodeo at 6 at the reunion grounds. The fireworks show is that evening over Lake Granbury.… Read the rest
Free forum set on avoiding home repair contractor fruad
A special consumer protection forum workshop – “Protecting Yourself from Home Repair Contractor Fraud and Scams” – is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St. in Granbury. The forum, which will cover how to avoid scams, how to hire contractors, the building permit process, insurance issues and other topics, is free and open to the public.… Read the rest
Triple Cross plans benefit
The Christian Country Cares benefit concert is sponsored by Triple Cross Cowboy Church on Sunday, June 23 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to local charities to help victims of the May 15 tornado. Performers include Jeff Dugan, Tommy Brandt, Chuck Day, Hunter Cook, Mikayla Lynn, Charee’ White and Isaac Cole. The TC3 Band also will perform. There is no charge to attend.… Read the rest
Mobile Food Pantry here Saturday
The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Granbury First United Methodist Church (FUMC) distribution site Saturday, June 15 from 9-11:30 a.m. Fresh food distribution through the Tarrant Area Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry takes place on the third Saturday each month at Granbury FUMC, 301 Loop 567.… Read the rest
Fort Worth man charged with felony after DWI arrest
Kyle Wayne Kirby, 60, of Fort Worth, was arrested June 8 by a DPS trooper during a traffic stop on Glen Rose Highway and charged with felony DWI (third or more), according to Hood County Jail booking records.… Read the rest
Local woman to face felony drug charge
Carla Jean Head, 36, who told authorities she has no permanent address, was arrested June 7 by a Hood County Sheriff’s Office deputy and charged with felony manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, Penalty Group 1, more than 1 gram/less than 4 grams, Hood County Jail booking records show.… Read the rest
Beneift for tornado recovery Friday
Food and live bands will be at the Wild Rooster, 3204 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 14. There is a $10 cover charge and proceeds will be used for Granbury tornado recovery in the Rancho Brazos area.… Read the rest
Library will host circus clowns
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter, better known as Dave and Cherie, will be ready for serious fun at 1 p.m. June 24 at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St. The clowns are expected to add amusement to a special 30 minute circus story time. The program is designed to encourage children to read, to discover, dream and learn.… Read the rest
