http://www.hcnews.comOnline News Edition of Hood County News en http://www.hcnews.com/images/header.gifhttp://www.hcnews.com http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3151http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3151Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CSTFriends and supporters of Jeanette Alexander turned out in force for the Breast Your Cards bridge tournament at Harbor Lakes Golf Club last week. The benefit tournament was organized for Alexander's participation in the Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. Three-time cancer survivor Alexander, 67, is participating in the breast cancer walk in Dallas this weekend with her daughter and son-in-law. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3167http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3167Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:47 CSTA 61-year-old Weatherford man was pronounced dead at the scene Friday afternoon by justice of the peace Danny Tuggle after the northbound 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle the man was riding on Tin Top Highway northwest of Granbury apparently failed to make a curve, according to DPS trooper Mark McNiel. The man's motorcycle crashed after going into a bar ditch, then came to rest in a culvert, McNiel said. The man's name could not be released because next-of-kin had not been notified. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3166http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3166Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:41 CSTDustin Matthew Taylor, Brittany Renea Johnson-Taylor and Cody Lee Ames, all age 20, were arrested early Thursday evening at their residence on Second Street in Granbury and each was charged with possession of marijuana, more than 4 ounces and less than 5 pounds, according to Granbury Police captain Alan Hines. The amount -- roughly 17 ounces, including packaging -- ranks as a state jail felony charge, Hines said. All three were released after posting $10,000 bond, according to Hood County Jail records. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3165http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3165Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:49:51 CSTThe Lions Club is giving free eye exams to children and will be furnishing glasses to the ones needing them at 8:30 Saturday morning at the community center at 3701 Sundown Trail in Rio Brazos. (just off of Davis Road). http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3154http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3154Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 CSTThe Relay for Life kick-off party is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at Stonewall Title Company, 1840 Acton Highway. Snacks, drinks and desserts will be provided. For more information contact chairwoman Marcie Cherry at 817-776-7735. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3158http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3158Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:23:35 CSTTwo pickups collided early Friday afternoon at the intersection of Lipan Highway at Loop 567, but there were no injuries according to a Granbury police officer on the scene. A southbound 1994 Ford Ranger pickup driven by a Granbury man disregarded a red light and struck a 1997 Chevrolet pickup containing two Granbury men headed north, the officer said. The Chevrolet had to be towed from the scene. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3150http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3150Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:59:56 CSTThe North Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center (NCTADRC) of Hood and Somervell Counties recently celebrated its grand opening at 104 Pirate Drive. The center helps people find and apply for human services. The center provides assistance at no charge to consumers of all ages. The Aging and Disability Center will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information call 817-695-9195. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3109http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3109Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:00 CSTThe Granbury High School band's percussion unit is set to perform at the Lone Star Classic Drum Line competition at 11:48 a.m. Saturday. The event is at Flower Mound Marcus High School. Take I-35W or Highway 377 north from Fort Worth to FM 407, then head east. Turn right at Morriss Road and the event is at Goldsmith Stadium on the right. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3146http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3146Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:51:31 CSTThree people were transported to area hospitals following a collision involving three vehicles Thursday morning on Highway 377 about two miles west of the Granbury city limit. A Granbury woman driving a Chevrolet pickup turning from Sunset Acres Court onto Highway 377 failed to yield right of way to oncoming traffic, according to DPS trooper Rynn Sappington. A 1995 Ford Mustang with two female passengers from Granbury then collided with the pickup. A Dodge pickup driven by a Stephenville man struck the Chevrolet and sustained minor damage. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3145http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3145Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:19:23 CSTTarleton State University in Stephenville - a campus that includes 370 students from Hood County - has been cited by the Department of Education for alleged inaccurate reporting of campus crime statistics and may have to pay a fine of $137,500. TSU spokeswoman Liza Benedict said the university will appeal the ruling, and said the mistakes were unintentional. In 2007, TSU journalism students studied campus police reports dating back to 2001 and found discrepancies in stats filed by the PD to the DOE. The DOE's imposed fine is for alleged violations by the university of the Clery Act, which pertains to the disclosure of campus crime statistics. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3141http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3141Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:45 CSTState rep. Jim Keffer (R-Eastland) has received the Champion Award from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute Foundation. Keffer was honored for his work with various cancer-related organizations to fund grants for cancer research and prevention. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3140http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=20&id=3140Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:27 CSTKara Myers, 22, of Glen Rose, died as a result of a two-vehicle car crash Thursday morning on Highway 144 in Somervell County near Happy Hill Farm school just south of the Hood County line, according to DPS trooper Mitchell Best. Myers' daugher, a female infant, apparently was uninjured and was released from the Glen Rose Medical Center into the care of her father after being examined, Best said. Clint Mathews of Waskom, Texas, the 18-year-old driver of the pickup involved in the accident, was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital and believed to be in stable condition. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3142http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3142Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:50:00 CSTTolar 55, Ranger 0 Rattler quarterback Tanner Gilliam threw three touchdown passes and ran for another. Two of Gilliam's TD throws went to Miles Thetford. Tolar (8-2, 5-0 in District 15-A) finishes on top of its district, gets a bye in bidistrict and awaits an area-round playoff game the weekend of Nov. 20-21. Ranger finishes 0-10, 0-5. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3168http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3168Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:00 CSTEverman 42, Granbury 21 Click here to view live coverage of tonight's game! | Click here to subscribe to this game's RSS feed! Bulldog quarterback Barry Browning threw three touchdowns passes and Cory Franklin ran for a pair of scores and caught a touchdown for Everman (8-2 overall, 6-1 in District 8-4A). Marcus Click caught seven passes for 135 yards for Granbury (1-9, 1-6), including a touchdown. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3157http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3157Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:00 CSTClass 4A Region I quarterfinals Granbury Lady Pirates (26-20) vs. Denton Ryan Lady Raiders (31-6) Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Aledo High School Winner advances to Region I Tournament Friday and Saturday, Angelo State University Class A Region II quarterfinals Tolar Lady Rattlers (21-16) vs. Evant Lady Elks (24-6) Tuesday, 7 p.m., De Leon High School Winner advances to Region II Tournament Friday and Saturday, Weatherford High School http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3106http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3106Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:10:00 CSTArea round Class 4A Granbury defeated The Colony 25-21, 23-25, 29-27, 16-25, 15-13 Lady Pirates (26-20) advance to regional quarterfinals Monday or Tuesday to face Denton Ryan. The Colony ends its season 26-14. Class A Tolar defeated Red Oak Life 25-16, 25-14, 25-18 Lady Rattlers (21-16) advance to regional quarterfinals to play Evant Tuesday, 7 p.m. in De Leon. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3156http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3156Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:30:57 CSTTop three teams and top 10 individuals from each region advance to state in Round Rock Nov. 14 Class A Region II in Arlington Tolar boys and girls teams Rattlers' Caleb Williams seeks his third consecutive trip to state, finishing sixth last season as a junior. Class A Region III in Humble Lipan boys and girls teams Class 4A Region I in Lubbock Granbury's Kyler Gee (girls) and Geordan Strain (boys) http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3143http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3143Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:38 CSTGranbury Lady Pirate senior guard/forward Tina Doughty has been named a Class 4A Preseason All-State selection by "Texas Basketball" magazine. The four-year varsity player averaged 17.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals last season and made 40 percent of her 3-point shots. She has verbally committed to play for the University of New Mexico next season. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3139http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=3139Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CSTThe Granbury Lady Pirates varsity, JV and freshmen will visit scrimmage at Arlington Martin Saturday at 9 a.m. Meanwhile, Tolar's varsity and junior varsity girls are at Hico at 5 p.m. Saturday to scrimmage the hostesses and Gordon. The varsity and JV ladies from Lipan are headed to Ranger for a 10 a.m. workout Saturday, including action against De Leon. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=2223http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=2223Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:57:00 CSTGranbury Lady Pirates Aug. 11 - Waco Midway/Aledo L/L Aug. 13-15 - Westwood Showcase W/W/W/L/L/L/W/W/L (second in bronze bracket) Aug. 18 - at Weatherford W Aug. 21-22 - GHS Tournament L/L/W/W/W/W/L (second in bronze bracket) Aug. 25 - Birdville L Aug. 28-29 - Trinity Tournament L/W/L/W/L/W Sept. 1 - at Boswell W Sept. 4 - North Crowley L y-Sept. 8 - Burleson W *Sept. 11 - at Joshua W *Sept. 15 - at Crowley W *Sept. 18 - Everman W *Sept. 22 - Mansfield Legacy L *Sept. 25 - at Mans. Timberview W *Sept. 29 - at Stephenville L *Oct. 2 - at Arlington Seguin L *Oct. 6 - Joshua W *Oct. 9 - Crowley W *Oct. 13 - at Everman W *Oct. 16 - at Legacy L *Oct. 20 - Timberview W *Oct. 23 - Stephenville W *Oct. 27 - Seguin L x-Oct. 30 - Stephenville L Nov. 3 - FW Dunbar, bidistrict W Nov. 5 - The Colony, area W (26-20) x = playoff for third place in district y = Pink Out match to help fight breast cancer. * = District 8-4A match. Tolar Lady Rattlers Aug. 11 - Godley/Eastland L/L Aug. 13/15 - Clifton Tournament L/L/L/L/W/W (won consolation bracket) Aug. 14 - at Graford W Aug. 18 - Blum/Abbot at Blum W/W Aug. 21 - Hico L Aug. 25 - at Perrin-Whitt L Aug. 29 - Dublin Tournament W/L/L/W/W/L (second in challengers bracket) Sept. 1 - Poolville W *Sept. 8 - Ranger W *Sept. 12 - at Albany L *Sept. 15 - De Leon W *Sept. 19 - at Moran W *Sept. 22 - Gorman W y-Sept. 26 - at Bosqueville L *Sept. 29 - at Lingleville W *Oct. 3 - at Ranger L *Oct. 6 - Albany L *Oct. 10 - at De Leon W *Oct. 13 - Moran W *Oct. 20 - at Gorman W y-Oct. 24 - Evant L *Oct. 27 - Lingleville W x-Oct. 31 - Ranger W Nov. 3 - Gustine, bidistrict W Nov. 5 - Red Oak Life, area W (21-16) x = Playoff for second place in district y = Pink Out match to help fight breast cancer. * = District 9-A match. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=2222http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=40&id=2222Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:25:00 CSTGranbury Pirates Aug. 28 - at Richland 3-21 Sept. 4 - Arlington Sam Houston 14-33 Sept. 11 - Cleburne 7-28 *Sept. 25 - at Mansfield Timberview 17-24 *Oct. 2 - at Arlington Seguin 9-24 y*Oct. 9 - Crowley 0-8 *Oct. 16 - at Mansfield Legacy 3-35 *Oct. 23 - Stephenville 3-31 *Oct. 30 - at Joshua 13-9 *Nov. 6 - Everman 7:30 p.m. y = homecoming * = District 8-4A game Tolar Rattlers Aug. 28 - at Rio Vista 20-13 Sept. 4 - Valley Mills 27-0 Sept. 11 - at Hico 0-38 Sept. 18 - at Archer City 14-19 Sept. 25 - Meridian 39-21 y*Oct. 9 - Santo 49-0 *Oct. 16 - at Perrin-Whitt 29-7 *Oct. 23 - at Gorman 42-0 *Oct. 30 - De Leon 13-7 *Nov. 6 - Ranger 7:30 p.m. y = homecoming * = District 15-A game Happy Hill Pioneers Aug. 28 - at Aquilla 0-50 Sept. 4 - Hill School 6-51 Sept. 11 - Blum, canceled (lightning) ySept. 18 - Tarrant Parker Home School 36-18 Sept. 25 - Greenville Christian 0-52 Oct. 3 - at Walnut Springs 0-51 Oct. 9 - Aledo Christian 45-20 Oct. 16 - Waxahachie Eagle 46-28 *Oct. 24 - at Amarillo Holy Cross 22-52 *Oct. 30 - Abilene Christian 35-84 y = homecoming * = TAPPS Six-Man Division I District 2 game http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3105http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3105Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:14:15 CSTRetirement party honors longtime Brazos River Authority lake ranger, Gary Turner. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3001http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3001Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:39:49 CSTGranbury City Council discussion of proposed Highway 377 expansion. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3000http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=3000Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:36:08 CSTGranbury Police Officer of the Year Tommy Robertson. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2972http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2972Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:22:15 CSTThe Harvest Moon Festival in Granbury, Texas. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2971http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2971Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:25 CSTThe Granbury High tennis team defeated Joshua 12-6 Friday in the opening round of the District 8-4A Tournament at Granbury High. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2875http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2875Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:48:21 CSTGranbury lost to Crowley 8-0 in a defensive struggle. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2874http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2874Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:46:35 CSTTolar's Cody Barrington returns interception for 12-yd. TD, first score of the game. Alyssa Pruitt is crowned Tolar homecoming queen. Tolar won 49-0 over Santo in Tolar's homecoming. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2823http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2823Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:19:09 CSTPart 2 of the Granbury Homecoming Parade, 2009. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2822http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2822Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:17:53 CSTGranbury homecoming parade Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 in downtown Granbury, Texas. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2821http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2821Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:16:41 CSTCounty judge Andy Rash speaks on the pass-through funding approved for Hood County by the state. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2820http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2820Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:14:23 CSTGranbury mayor David Southern gives his views on what pass-through funding to expand Highway 377 can mean to Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2819http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2819Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:12:30 CSTState Senator Kip Averitt discusses water issues. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2690http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2690Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:03:50 CSTThey were all stars Friday night for the United Way of Hood County. Four couples provided star-quality dancing at the "Dancing Like the Stars" event. The dinner/dance fund-raiser included a live and silent auction at the Granbury Resort Convention Center to cover administrative costs at the local United Way office. Mary Ward was named the "People's Choice" winner for her dance number. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2689http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2689Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:00:49 CSTThe Granbury Lady Pirates introductions. National Anthem by Kensley Mauch. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2201http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2201Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:49:58 CSTGHS Juniors and Seniors participate in Midnight Madness 09. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2204http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2204Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:02:16 CSTVideo from the Roughstock Rodeo held at the Reunion Grounds in Granbury, Texas on Saturday, July 4th, 2009. http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2205http://www.hcnews.com/shownews.asp?category=95&id=2205Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:10:36 CSTScenes from the annual July 4th parade held in Granbury, Texas.