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 …

Dan and Judy Coates were two of a kind. Not in temperament or personality, but in heart and vision. The two worked joyfully to contribute substantially to the Granbury we know today. The Coates …

Have you ever wondered how and why some of the things that seem like a routine part of everyday life today became that way? No? Okay, maybe it’s just the way my crazy brain works. But take that …

William “Allen” Hardin — known for his service as Hood County sheriff and his longtime dedication to the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department — passed away Sept. 29, at the age of 81.

Wake-Up Juice, Java, Liquid Energy, Rocket Fuel, or Morning Jolt are just a few of the endearing nicknames coffee has acquired over the years, but where did this beguiling, bold brew begin? …

For the Thomases, restoring the Nutt House Hotel is a way to give back to their community while preserving a piece of its history. “We didn’t plan to operate a hotel or restaurant, but sometimes life takes you in unexpected directions,” Ike Thomas reflected.

“The show takes listeners through 140 years of history and five generations of the Lomax family, all of which have been devoted to finding, preserving and presenting American music and cultural expression,” Lomax said.

Oktoberfest is one of the most famous cultural festivals in the world, celebrated for its lively atmosphere, traditional German customs, and, of course, its beer. While the festival originated in …

Southern and Ullom addressed all the wood rot on the exterior and, to ensure a uniform appearance, stripped the house down before repainting it. Throughout the restoration, the home’s historical integrity has been a priority, and efforts have been made to maintain its original paint colors and architectural features.

During the Granbury City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, Mayor Jim Jarratt issued two significant proclamations, honoring key moments in American history. Before making the first proclamation, …