Get ready, Granbury — the Yellow Brick Road is winding its way straight to the Granbury Opera House next weekend, and it’s bringing a rock ‘n’ roll celebration that promises …

Prissy is the winner of the Hood County News' Christmas Critters photo contest. Prissy is a Toy Australian Shepherd, and her human “mom” is Cindy Dennis. Dennis is best known in Hood County as “The Pickle Lady” having won 56 ribbons at the State Fair of Texas and was featured in The Texas Hill County Reporter as well as the Hood County News.

The Granbury Jam has been a beloved event in Hood County for more than five years. Beginning in February, the event will take place at Celebration Hall. Music aficionados as well as musicians and vocalists enjoy the casual event with a format they have come to expect.

Few people know that in Granbury, we are living on the last remnants of the Black Land Prairie. It is the most endangered ecosystem in the United States, with only 1% of the original habitat still intact. Texas Master Naturalist Ann Sansone is here to raise awareness and give the Black Land Prairie a fighting chance. Her lecture at Acton Nature Center Jan. 5 will teach those living on the prairie how to support it by planting native plants on whatever land they have available.

Brewmaster Grant Wood has made his life a dedication to the art of one thing — craft beer.

Everyone knows Mr. And Mrs. Clause winter in the North Pole, but where do they spend the days and months leading up to the yuletide season? Well, summer camp of course! On Saturday, Dec. 7, Camp El Tesoro hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa, an event that welcomes kids of all ages to get a jumpstart on celebrating the holiday season.

CALENDAR ITEMS 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 …

GO PLAY CALENDAR Go Play calendar will feature recurring activities that are open to the public. These items will run each week along with other activities across the area. Submit Go Play …

Regifting, once considered a social faux pas, is gaining renewed popularity in today’s economy. With rising inflation, tighter budgets and a growing emphasis on sustainability, more people are …

Are you tired of the same old holiday movie lineup? How many times can you watch George Bailey’s existential crisis in “It’s a Wonderful Life” before you start to feel your …

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the sparkle and glow of holiday lights that seem to make the world a little more enchanted. It’s actually my favorite time of year to use my iPhone …

BY MICKY SHEARON Special to the Hood County News micky@hcnews.com Bryton Cummings, the owner of Bright n' Sunny Dog Training in Granbury, has trained countless dogs over the years. …