Updates
Car fire extinguished at bank on South Morgan
At about 5:30 p.m. Monday, firefighters put out flames erupting from a Hondan sedan that had been in the drive-through window of the First National Bank branch in the 1900 block of South Morgan Street in Granbury. The occupants were out of the vehicle and no injuries were evident on the scene. The fire began in the engine compartment, and the car appeared likely a total loss.… Read the rest
OTS woman arrested, charged with felony drug count
Misty Michelle McAda, 34, of the 2900 block of Cedarbrush in the Oak Trail Shores subdivision, was arrested May 3 by a Hood County Sheriff’s Office deputy and faces a felony count of fraudulent possession of a controlled substance (prescription Schedule I or II), according to Hood County Jail booking desk records.… Read the rest
TxDOT continues with resurfacing after hours
A spokesperson for TxDOT said that night-time road resurfacing using hot mix remains in progress in a couple of areas in Granbury. Resurfacing on much of the existing Loop 567, from Tolar Highway to Weatherford Highway, is complete, and the rest should be finished by sometime next week. Resurfacing on East Pearl Street from near the Granbury Resort Conference Center to North Houston at the courthouse, then to the railroad tracks near the intersection with Lipan Highway, will be commencing soon.… Read the rest
Scholarships awarded to three young women
The Granbury Woman’s Club recently presented scholarships to three senior girls at Granbury High School. Amy Mendosa, Abigail Ritchmond and Kasi Krieger will each receive $1,000 scholarships.… Read the rest
Fire in home on Lipan Highway causes major damage
There were no injuries reported from the scene of a fire that caused major damage to the front part of a one-story wood-frame home in the 700 block of Lipan Highway in Granbury that was home to one woman, Fire Chief Darrell Grober said Sunday. The fire reached up through the roof, and caused heavy smoke damage damage throughout the home, Grober said.… Read the rest
TxDOT: Click It or Ticket campaign approaching
The Texas Department of Transportation is promoting its upcoming annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The enforcement period dates will be May 20 through June 2. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated the Click It or Ticket campaign has saved nearly 3,700 lives since it began in 2002. Each unbuckled vehicle occupant faces a ticket and fines up to $200, plus court costs.… Read the rest
AMUD election results
Three new members of the Acton Municipal Utility District (AMUD) board were elected Saturday. Voters – and there were 243 during early voting and on Election Day – had the option of selecting up to three names from a field of five. The winners are John Featherston, with 142 votes; Ronald Cotton, 132 votes; and Don Cleveland, who received 130 votes.… Read the rest
Flight will be shown at Hood County Library
The movie “Flight” will be shown at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St. Admission is free, and drinks and popcorn are served.… Read the rest
Neighbors Feeding Neighbors nonprofit organizing
It started with a casual meeting of the dozen or so food pantry coordinators in Hood County. Since that initial meeting more than two years ago, the core group has tackled community projects to “Feed the Hungry.” With its expanding presence in the community, the group has taken an official name, Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, and will incorporate as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.… Read the rest
Hatch a new hobby
Learn how to raise chickens in your backyard at a seminar Monday evening, May 20 in Annex I, 1410 W. Pearl St. It’s from 6:30-8; cost is $15. Morgan Farnell, associate professor and poultry specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, will share his extensive knowledge in poultry meat production, hatchery and breeder management. Those attending will learn about raising small flocks of chickens and egg production.… Read the rest
