Although two of the city's governing bodies have the word "zoning" in their name, the role of these organizations is different — and the final authority above them differs as well. More people …

Every month, the Hood County News publishes the scoresheet of Food Establishment Inspections, provided by the City of Granbury. Maybe you glance at it. Maybe you don’t. But most people don’t know …

Fishing enthusiasts, as well as those whose romantic efforts missed the mark, sometimes speak of the one that got away. In the case of recent economic development, the one that got away just might be …

The tension between individual property rights and the rights of a broader community has long been a defining feature of Texas real estate law. In a state which deeply values private ownership and economic liberty, the protection of individual property rights is often seen as foundational to prosperity and personal freedom. At the same time, Texas law recognizes real property does not exist in isolation. Land use decisions affect neighbors, infrastructure, environmental resources and economic development. The result is a contentious balance between autonomy and collective welfare.

Sailfish, a Florida-based development company, has proposed a large-scale data center campus in Hood County as part of a growing push to meet rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud …

Conversations about data centers have sparked widespread interest and questions across the community. This series aims to break down the complex economic development terms and processes involved.

In a rare turn of events, the Granbury City Council overruled a recommendation by the Granbury Planning & Zoning Commission and granted a request for property at 105 S. Hawthorne to be rezoned …

Vicki Nivens was raised with a simple philosophy. When you are blessed, you bless others. She continues to follow that belief today. A big success in the business world as the owner of Hotel Lucy in Granbury and Hard Eight BBQ in Stephenville, she is using her prosperity to help others.

Giving back to his community is something Tom Loughrey learned growing up in West Texas. It’s a lesson he never forgot, and at age 70 he’s still making life better for as many folks as he can.

When it comes to helping others, Chad Ammons gets a grade of A+, which also happens to be the name of his roofing company. So, you could say, one way or another, he has folks covered. …

A wise man once said, “You catch more flies with honey, but you catch more honeys being fly” — but according to Lake Granbury Honey’s co-owner, Mandy Cagle, one can't get much flier than dabbling in the honey game in the first place

The Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE) presented Visit Granbury eight Ray Cammack Marketing Awards of Excellence during the TAFE State Convention, Jan. 9-11 in Fort Worth.