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, …

Daylight Saving Time. Ah yes! It’s THAT time of year again! Twice a year, my microwave becomes my greatest enemy. Every other clock in my house updates itself like magic — my phone, my …

Hood County’s Community Emergency Response Team — otherwise known as CERT — is hosting a free emergency preparedness basic training class March 28-29 and April 4-5.

The Sports Scene is an internet radio show hosted by Granbury local David Wood. This “sports nut” has been talking sports since he could first watch TV and began to collect baseball …

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 programs, special …

I love capturing the charm of the old historic homes and buildings here in Granbury and around Hood County. The timeless architecture, weathered brick, and intricate details tell stories of the past. …

The Presbyterian Women of First Granbury recently donated $500 to the residents of the Trinity Nursing and Rehab Center. The goal of this donation was to give back to the community’s elders by bolstering the organization’s activity budget.

Birds do it, bees do it, and hey — apparently even the skunkiest of creatures manage to do it. The quest for love drives us all, even God’s smallest creatures, but the pitfalls of a skunk’s mating season should be taken as a parable for us all — chase love too hard and you might just find yourself making a big stink, plastered against the pavement, or spreading diseases to the entire community.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, members of Granbury’s three garden clubs, Granbury Garden Club, Petals and Pals, and Ladybug Garden Club, met together in the lavishly decorated Harbor Lakes Country Club to celebrate yet another year of growing not only their prized flora — but also their friendships, memberships and philanthropy efforts.

President’s Day saw a nationwide movement of protests across the country, all under the umbrella of “50501,” which stands “50 Capitols in 50 states on one day.” The Hood County Democrats stood in solidarity with this movement, protesting President Trump’s administration and policies.

Ruth’s Place has been running a “Take a coat, leave a coat” program since the winter of 2023. As the name suggests, anyone is welcome to either drop off any coats they are no longer using or take one of the donated coats from the rack. The goal of this program is to provide anyone and everyone with a warm winter coat, something that many are forced to spend the colder months without.