Rachel Ledbetter, a Granbury resident since 1976 and faithful friend to Granbury ISD, turns 100 Jan 27. Ledbetter has dedicated her long life to her two passions — travel and philanthropy.

“Lean on me when you’re not strong, I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on.” Most of us know the words to this classic tune, but few have taken it to heart as effectively as Wendy Meek and Artie Gray. These two, along with numerous other friends and family, are doing all they can to organize a BBQ fundraiser in support of their lifelong friend Kathy Rickabaugh Stevens, who was diagnosed with Signet cell carcinoma in November.

The city of Granbury is known for several designations — the Best Historic Small Town in America and the Celebration Capital of Texas, just to name a couple. But now, this lakefront town is making a new name for itself: the ultimate hotspot for retired city managers.

From saving lives as a fireman to upholding justice as sheriff, Roger Deeds has never wavered in his commitment to serving and protecting the residents of Hood County — a duty he has been devoted to for the past 25 years.

Ever wonder why dogs wag their tails? It’s like they’ve got their own little flagpole for life. And spoiler: it’s not always because they’re happy. In fact, their tail is a …

Everything’s bigger in Texas — the trucks, the sky, the Tex-Mex portions. And the words? Oh, they’re supersized, too. Texans have their own language, full of sayings that’ll …

From the rodeo arena to the courtroom, Roger “Cotton” Howell has spent a lifetime corralling bulls, horses and even the occasional criminal — but now, at 73, he’s ready to retire from the bench and hang up his judge’s robes for good.

It was a ho-ho-holiday surprise of epic proportions for several Granbury residents last week when Saint Nick himself landed his sleigh outside three local nursing homes to spread festive cheer — and plenty of candy canes.

Cadet Major James Barber, a senior and battalion officer of the Granbury Marine Corps JROTC at Granbury High School, was awarded the Naval ROTC scholarship which grants him $200,000 to the university of his choosing.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce board of directors met to decide who would become Brian Bondy’s successor as president and CEO of the organization. The chamber unanimously decided to name Holly Martin to the vacant position.

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.