Despite 100 years spent galivanting around the globe, earning medals of valor, and maintaining Midland through its oil boom, centenarian Wendell Brown is still most known for two things — his enduring optimism and dedication.

The Elizabeth Crockett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their Student Awards Ceremony and reception at Decordova Bend Country Club on Feb 8.

Every year on March 2, Granbury’s two titles: ‘Celebration Capital of Texas’ and ‘Where Texas History Lives’ coincide, as a weekend full of festivity unfolds in Hood County, honoring Texas’ independence and everything that makes the Lonestar state special.

Some get the pleasure of sculpting their legacy through the stories told about them long after they're gone, some sculpt their legacy through their careers, and some sculpt their legacy by leaving a loving impression on those who hold them dear. But only the luckiest of us, the ones with the most chutzpah — get the opportunity to have a legacy sculpted in bronze.

Ever had one of those moments where you hear a word and think, "Wait, that’s not what it used to mean"? Language is weird like that. Words evolve, pick up new meanings, and sometimes do a …

Have you ever stopped to think about the letters we use every day? I mean, really thought about them? Most of us take the alphabet for granted — it’s just there. But believe it or not, …

Who doesn’t love nachos? Whether you’re at the ballpark, a movie theater, or just kicking back at home with friends, there’s something about a crispy chip smothered in gooey cheese …

Ever heard someone say they “made a beeline” for the coffee machine first thing in the morning? Or maybe you’ve made a beeline for your couch after a long day? We all know what it …

Every year, like clockwork, I resolve to transform into the best version of myself — and every year, by Jan. 15, I’m back to eating cookies for breakfast and convincing myself that taking …

Every December, countless people channel their inner Clark Griswold from Christmas Vacation” — hauling out a tangle of lights, climbing onto icy roofs, and turning their homes into …

On Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., the City of Granbury will host an event in council chambers in memoriam of those who lost their lives in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

Breakfast cereal might seem like an innocent pantry staple, but its history is a rollercoaster ride of health crusades, marketing genius, and cultural transformation. What started as a bland, healthy …

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 …

This Saturday, Nov. 9, the Lake Granbury Area Beautification Council will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Jewel Ball. The Jewel Ball is the primary fundraiser for the Lake Granbury Area Beautification Committee.

This fall, Granbury’s beloved Texas wine festival will take on a new identity as the Granbury Wine Celebration: A Texas Wine Showcase. Set for Nov. 8-9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., this year’s …

There’s something inherently magical about pockets. After all, who doesn’t love discovering they actually have a pocket when they didn’t expect one? And yet, pockets—those …

Before the delightful sound of an iPhone blaring in your ear at 6:30 a.m., people had to get a little more creative about waking up on time. Turns out, our ancestors were just as desperate to avoid …

Let’s face it: you’ve probably been telling time your whole life without ever really thinking about what A.M. or P.M. actually means. They’re just those trusty abbreviations that …