Friday, May 23, 2025
Hood County is known for many things, its never-ending supply of festivals and events, its quaint historic square and its hospitable, yet eccentric citizens. But what really comes to people’s minds, especially as the weather gets warmer, are Hood County’s seemingly endless water activities – which pose equally endless threats of turning your family’s day of fun in the sun into a day at the ER.
If you thought you were having a bad day Friday, May 16, try being the dummy that was pinned under a tractor bucket having its leg sawed off by a man who learned what a gigli saw was only 30 seconds prior. It starts to put things in perspective, doesn’t it?
Round up the posse and head down to the reunion grounds May 23-24 for a bucking good time at Hood County’s ninth annual Stampede Charity Rodeo. Join the cowboys and the roughstock of stampede as they bring in some of the world’s top bronc riding talent from around the world and wrangle up support for their charity of the year, the Be An Angel DFW.
Tolar Elementary let fourth-grader Tildy Reuther become the principal for a day (May 9) after her parents bought the job. Her parents did not literally buy out the principal but put a winning bid on …
The city and county may not always see eye to eye, but they were both in agreement when it came to nominating Richard Hoefs to serve on the Hood Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Tuesday May 20 Cornerstone Christian Academy held it's 2025 Elemantry awards ceremony in the school Gym
Granbury ISD’s new superintendent, Dr. Courtney Morawski, has vowed to be a leader who hears out, connects with and communicates with the community she serves.
The last time Tolar High School seniors in the class of 2025 are expected to hear a school bell ring is May 22. Two students who are certain to hear that bell signaling a closing to their previous …
In a 4-1 vote May 13, Hood County Commissioners Court approved submitting a 2026 grant application for the Senate Bill 224 Catalytic Converter program.
Much like a highlight reel from everyone’s favorite grimy early 2000s reality show, “Dirty Jobs,” the city of Granbury’s new video series “On the Job” provides a peek into the daily lives of some of the city’s most essential — and often most overlooked — workers, those whose roles keep the daily lives of Granbury’s residents running smoothly.
Hood County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, May 14, for the bi-monthly meeting at the Ralph H. Walton Jr. Justice Center
The city of Granbury has once again proven its strong commitment to financial excellence by earning the prestigious Triple Crown Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). …
Granbury High School hosted the 2025 Spring Game Friday. Here are some images from that game.
Between three public schools and a handful of sports, Hood County student-athletes brought in a lot of hardware this spring. Sports not listed have not received notification regarding their …
Cleaburne Railroaders invited our very own Granbury High School Cheerleaders to cheer before the game Friday , May 9 . Before the first pitch, the GHS Cheer team led the Railroders crowd in several …
Against Crawford, Lipan was unable to win either game played and Crawford swept the series May 1. Crawford won the first game 6-3 and the second game 5-0.
Granbury High cheer fans will be able to get a sneak peek at the 2025-26 team May 9. The pirate cheer team will be giving a pregame performance at the Cleburne Railroaders game against the Winnipeg …
The 2024-25 school year brought a handful of new faces to the athletic department at Granbury High School. One of those new faces is boys’ head soccer coach Joshua Croft. The Sam Houston State …
The Granbury Pirates took on the Aledo Bearcats Tuesday April 15, at home. Aledo took the lead early and the Pirates weren't able to close the lead and ended up having their first loss in district …
Visit Granbury’s 4th Annual Friends of Tourism Celebration The City of Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau – City of Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau – Visit Granbury – …
Friends of Memorial Lane hosted a ceremony May 10, to commemorate National Police Week. The event focused on honoring and remembering those who gave their lives in the line of duty in addition to …
The Elizabeth Crockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Riley Stephens Memorial Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World …
If you have lived in this area for any length of time, you know that spring in North Central Texas can be unpredictable, bringing a blend of warm sunshine and sudden, severe weather changes. Staying …
I am an unapologetic child of the late 1960s and early 1970s. For all the turmoil and social upheaval of the period, it was still, by and large, a time of innocence and simpler pleasures. Take …
Fifteen years later and the Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour is still raising spirits — both figuratively and literally. Since 2010, the Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour has been the perfect evening activity for both residents and tourists eager to get their spook on.
Community Calendar Dec. 14, 2024
Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of programs, special meetings and nonprofit events. The event should be open to the public and free to attend. Email the who, what, when and where. Include the meeting location and a street address for the location. The topic for the meeting, program or guest speaker must be included. Email to: calendar@hcnews.com. Calendar information runs in chronological order as space is available.
