It’s hard to imagine what it would be like to have your life turned upside down by war. Even the most empathetic among us struggle to imagine what being displaced would feel like. So much of our identities come from where we call home.

The deadline for candidate applications is set for Oct. 6, including resumes, cover letters, transcripts, recommendation letters and a video component. “Everything’s fair game in that second round,” Kazanas said, highlighting the importance of compatibility checks and site visits.

In addition to these academic opportunities, GHS offers a variety of industry-based certifications. These certifications allow students to gain credentials in fields such as automotive technology, healthcare, and many more, potentially reducing the time and cost required to complete college or trade school and increasing their readiness to join the workforce. Certified students can earn more money immediately after high school than those without such training.

Reagen Deming, a Granbury native and former student of Acton Elementary School, was recently asked by Acton Elementary School Principal Maggie Walton to create a mural inside the school to celebrate learning and encourage young minds.

Glenn presented the consideration for the approval of a warranty deed for 10.05 acres from the City of Granbury to the board of trustees for Granbury ISD. He provided background information about the property’s history, including its use by the school district and the city’s plans, which ultimately did not move forward. Due to a recall provision in the contract, the property is being reverted back to GISD.

“Granbury is a tight-knit community with great recreational appeal,” Grable said. “It’s everything we were looking for, and we want to be good stewards of the community. Exposing people to not only Granbury but the Texas culture is something we’re passionate about.”

Chuckwagon cook-offs are now famous throughout the Southwest, especially in Texas. “We’ll have wagons from Texas, Oklahoma — all over — coming in for this event,” Robertson explained. Chuckwagon cooking offers a unique, historically authentic experience unlike typical BBQ or catering. He added, “These cook-offs are two-part events.

Before class participants created their version of the drink, Sledge conducted a ‘dry run,’ explaining the recipe, ingredients and techniques used to make the cocktail. The Old Fashioned lesson, crafted with Sledge’s Rocky Branch Bourbon, included a tutorial with a kitchen blow torch to smoke flavored wood chips. This technique added a hint of smokiness to the drink, enhancing its flavor profile.

Members of Acton Middle School’s Varsity Treble Choir will be tuning up this fall as students prepare for a pitch-perfect performance at the Texas Music Educator Association Clinic/Convention in February 2025.

Former Granbury Middle School principal, Andy Smith, has demonstrated remarkable progress in his recovery journey following an extensive stay in an intensive care unit.

“One of the beauties of the program is that our students know what to expect when they walk in our doors daily, and they know they will be cared for in a safe and caring learning environment,” said Grissom.

Established in 1934, Camp El Tesoro celebrates 90 years of outdoor education and adventure for children in North Texas, with the highlight of the celebration camp weekend happening on September …

“Some of my master classes included topics like how policy impacts opportunities for at-risk students, communication skills to build consensus, and what to expect from the 89th Legislative Session. We also visited school districts across the state to learn from their strengths and weaknesses.”

The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees voted 3:2 to sell five acres of land on Acton School Road to Anchor Fellowship Church Granbury for $750,000 during a regularly scheduled meeting June 24.

Amid parliamentary confusion and points of order, the Granbury Independent School District board of trustees found itself in a spirited debate over a proposal for a forensic audit during a regularly scheduled meeting June 24.

Three Granbury Independent School District campuses received a significant honor during the regularly scheduled school board meeting June 24. Acton Middle School, Granbury Middle School and STARS Accelerated High School each received the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Rising Star Award — the highest honor a first-year implementer of the program can receive.

The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees deliberated over a resolution regarding Title IX guidelines during a regularly scheduled meeting June 24.

Some local students were given the opportunity to participate in Boys State and Girls State programs this month. The American Legion has been sending boys to Boys State since 1935 and the American …

Laney Whitefield will compete in the Miss Texas pageant the week of June 23-29. She is the daughter of Landi Friemel of Granbury and Michael Whitefield of Glen Rose.

F or a long time, football has crowned two Texas state champions at the various levels. Now, following a ruling by the University Interscholastic League last week, volleyball, baseball, softball, …