Hood County News- A twice-weekly newspaper serving Granbury and Hood County, Texas

Brush yard open Sunday

Roger Enlow — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:55 +0000

Hood County will take brush and limbs Sunday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brush yard, 1510 Weatherford Highway (FM 51 North). Have a county ID for proof of residency.… Read the rest

Disaster assistance center to open again Sunday through Wednesday

Mark Wilson — Sun, 19 May 2013 01:28:54 +0000

The disaster assistance center for victims of Wednesday’s Hood County tornado damage, which opened for the first time on Saturday at the Granbury Church of Christ, 1905 W. Pearl St., will be open again Sunday (1-6 p.m.) as well as Monday through Wednesday (9 a.m.-6 p.m.), officials said. The Hood County Emergency Management Office is coordinating its efforts through the center so that victims can have easy access to fill out forms for various insurance companies and contractors.… 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

Congressman views tornado damage

Kathy Cruz — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:23:37 +0000

U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway, who represents District 11, was scheduled to view tornado damage at Rancho Brazos at approximately 12:30 p.m. Saturday. A staffer for the congressman said he had flown into D/FW after last votes were taken in Washington.… Read the rest

Tornado victims asked to meet today at Church of Christ

Mark Wilson — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:16:38 +0000

Victims of Wednesday’s Hood County tornado damage are being encouraged to meet between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. today (May 18) at the Granbury Church of Christ, 1905 W. Pearl St., according to Stephanie Parker with the Hood County Emergency Management Office. The meeting will give the disaster victims easy access to fill out forms for various insurance companies and contractors.… Read the rest

United Cooperative Services sets up customer plan for tornado victims

Mark Wilson — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:11:32 +0000

United Cooperative Services, which had 1,037 meters out of power immediately after the tornado strike Wednesday evening in Hood County, made this announcement through Communications Manager Mauri Montgomery: “Our board of directors … approved a … measure to aid co-op members who have been displaced following the disaster. The funds will be administered through Operation RoundUp (an annual program made possible through the voluntary contributions of members who allow their montly electric bills to be rounded up to the next even dollar amount.… 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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May 18, 2013

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