The Hood County Commissioners Court appointed nine residents to the Hood County Historical Commission last week — two more members than were required by the Texas Local Government Code.

After a six-week discussion, the Hood County Hospital District board has voted 5:4 to approve a resolution requesting that a dissolution language amendment be added to the Special District Code 1042 of the hospital district.

Following in the footsteps of the Hood County Commissioners Court, the Hood County Hospital District board approved a resolution last week, seeking to change the structure of how members are chosen to represent the board.

Members of the Granbury City Council took a few moments last week to thank Atmos Energy for the service provider’s quick response during a temporary gas outage that occurred Friday, Jan. 17.

The Hood Central Appraisal District is officially in the process of selecting a firm to conduct a forensic audit, following concerns from local taxing entities that funds have been misallocated during the past few years.

The Hood County Hospital District board has officially secured legal representation to assist with negotiating an upcoming lease and/or purchase agreement with Community Health Systems, Inc. — an agreement that could very well serve as a turning point for the district.

The Granbury City Council led a busy meeting Jan. 21, when 29 residents were appointed to serve on various city boards, commissions and committees.

On Tuesday, Granbury City Council unanimously approved a contract with engineering firm Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd to relocate water and sewer lines along the rights-of-way on U.S. Highway 377 and U.S. Highway 144.

George Freeman, an attorney at the Hyde Law Firm, presented a preliminary request to the Hood County Commissioners Court last week to use the second-floor courtroom in the historical courthouse for the Granbury Miracle Project.

The Granbury City Council recognized Place 2 councilman Eddie Rodriquez Tuesday night for his recent accomplishment of being elected president of the Texas Municipal League Region 8.

The AV equipment upgrade at the Hood County Emergency Operations Center is taking a little longer than initially expected.

The Hood County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a resolution Tuesday that, if approved by the Texas Legislature, would change how members of the Hood County Hospital District board become appointment.