Discussion swirled around topics such as approving the city’s operating budgets, tax rates and amending ordinances surrounding bed and breakfasts during the Granbury City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 2.

The lyrics to an aptly named country song, “Sam,” by Sturgill Simpson read, “Many good dog was a friend to a man, but Sam was the greatest one.” It's a sentiment Lt. Josh Lane repeated of his four-legged partner, a black lab named Sam, upon his passing Aug 14.

Visit Granbury’s Executive Director Tammy Dooley is serving her town, industry and state as president of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE), the oldest and largest event organization in Texas.

Tolar sophomore Miles Cooper had a podium-level summer. He placed fifth in the discus event in the freshman division of the 2025 New Balance Nationals Outdoor track and field event last summer. The …

“The Celebration Capital of Texas” took another step toward a new distinction as a “Tourism Friendly Community” on Aug. 19 during the Granbury City Council meeting.

The Aug. 25 school board meeting saw a slew of agenda items and heated discussion, leaving much without resolution — particularly on the matter of who will handle the school’s insurance.

Granbury City Council greenlit two art projects to beautify Granbury Regional Airport during its Aug. 19 meeting.

The congregants of Acton Baptist Church celebrated 170 years of their little church on Walnut Creek on Aug. 24. The church preceded the establishment of Granbury and has had a role in shaping its future during the course of their combined histories.

The summer of 2025 proved to be a good one for Granbury cross country senior standout Gannon Dolan. Between training and working, Dolan ran some Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) races in Houston …

The United Republicans of Hood County had a room full of attendees during its Granbury City Council candidate and election forum Tuesday night, Aug. 26 — though not every candidate was in attendance.

Hood County Judge Ron Massingill has been cleared of criminal allegations involving Mitchell Bend’s petition to become an incorporated city.

Two of Hood County’s major controversies — the Granbury Regional Radio Network and the Foreign-Trade Zone — remain unresolved, following the Aug. 26 Hood County Commissioners Court meeting.