Everyone knows that it takes a village to effectively raise a child, but what about families without a village? Every child deserves a good childhood; one full of hope, education, love and resources for their development.

Granbury Independent School District has named Dr. Hailey Veron its new director of facilities and maintenance. Veron has been a part of the GISD team since 2022, when she became the district’s federal programs coordinator.

Colors are like tiny storytellers, whispering tales of emotion and mood wherever they go. A fiery red might spark passion or courage, while a soft blue soothes like a gentle lullaby. Have you ever …

The Granbury High School DECA Club is experiencing tremendous growth and success, as student leaders are stepping up to make a difference.

On Nov. 18, five students from GISD were honored during the board of trustees meeting for eloquently describing what Veterans Day means to them.

We all know that sometimes managing kids is harder than wrangling a herd of wild animals, but imagine a scenario where on top of this, the kids are doing some animal wrangling of their own.

The Granbury Independent School District has officially entered into an agreement with StoneWater Church to establish an additional emergency site in the event of a mass evacuation.

The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees elected a new president and vice president during its meeting Monday, Nov. 18.

Last week, parents and community members alike gathered for a community discussion forum regarding the search for a new GISD superintendent.

Granbury ISD is known for its exceptional teachers, but one stands out for his unique combination of talents and dedication. Meet Ryan Payne — last year’s Granbury ISD Teacher of the Year …

Lipan Independent School District named Jimmie Dobbs as the lone finalist in the search for a superintendent Oct. 29. After the 21-day required waiting period, Dobbs will officially assume the role …

Caden Campbell is a freshman at Granbury High School. He is part of a series of stories the Hood County News is providing readers concerning the journey of FFA students during the course of the year. …

F ive years ago, Alan Thorpe took over a Granbury Lady Pirates basketball program that had gone through five consecutive losing seasons. He revived the once-renowned program with five straight …

It’s hard to imagine what else the Lipan Indians could accomplish on a basketball court. The program has 15 state tournament appearances and six state championships, including the past two. …

Having already set the program record for most victories in a volleyball season, the Tolar Lady Rattlers (32-9) continued their postseason run Thursday, Nov. 7 with a 3-1 victory against Comfort …

If you’re over a certain age, you’re sure to remember the advertising campaign for Dos Equis beer from a couple of decades ago. The ads featured actor Jonathan Goldsmith as a bearded, …

Have you ever been to a family reunion, and someone breaks out the really old photos of the grandparents or great-grandparents? Or, like me, maybe you are just going through some old photo albums …

Most readers know Agatha Christie as the mastermind behind some of the world’s most celebrated mysteries, like “Murder on the Orient Express” and “And Then There Were …

When FFA student Kynlee Greene enters a room she smiles, makes eye contact and offers a warm handshake. Much more than an organization for showing animals, the FFA believes in the development of the whole person. For many of these students, like Greene, this reinforces the lessons they have learned at home.

The Tolar Lady Rattlers (30-9) continued their torrid play with a 3-1 Class 3A Division II bidistrict victory against Henrietta (22-7) in Graham Tuesday, Nov. 5. It was their 23rd win in 24 matches …