Friday, October 2, 2026

Best of Hood County 2026

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  • Aaron Cole Leake 1994 – 2026

    3 days ago

    Aaron Cole Leake, 32, passed away Sept. 20, 2026. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Ann Sams. At the age of 17, Aaron became a beloved member of the Blackman family. He was …

  • Lipan Volleyball v Poolville 09-25-26

    3 days ago

    The Lipan Lady Indians secured their first district win of the seaosn Friday, Sept. 25. The Lady Indians swept the Poolville Lady Monarchs 3-0.

  • Dr. Joel Robert Martin 1951 – 2026

    3 days ago

    Dr. Joel Robert Martin, 74, passed away Sept. 23 at his farm in Hico, Texas. Joel was known for his generosity, love of God, and faithful friendship, but perhaps most of all his ability to tell …

  • 3 days ago

    Born Jan. 17, 1954 in Granbury, Texas, to loving parents Louise and Mark Cogdill. Died in Aledo Texas Sept. 24, 2026. I LIVED. I LOVED. I DIED. I will love you forever and ever Jolita.

  • Joyce W. Garrison 1937 – 2026

    3 days ago

    Joyce W. Garrison passed away peacefully Sept. 12 in Houston at 89. She is survived by her husband, Truitt, and their two sons, Todd (Julie) and Craig (Laura), along with grandchildren, Anna Dunn, …

  • Lipan claims first district volleyball win

    3 days ago

    The Lipan Lady Indian volleyball team reached a huge milestone Friday, Sept. 25. In a home match against the Poolville Lady Monarchs, the Lady Indians won their first district volleyball game in …

  • Recap: What to know from Monday night’s recall hearings

    3 days ago

    Granbury’s mayor and three council members publicly defended themselves against recall petitions for the first time Sept. 28, facing residents who urged them to resign or offer “absolute, …

  • Lady Pirates improve to 4-2 in district with win against Lamar

    4 days ago

    The Granbury Lady Pirates improved to 4-2 in district play after winning in a dominating effort against Arlington Lamar Friday, Sept. 25. The Lady Pirates won in straight sets 25-16, 25-11 and …

  • Granbury freshman takes two state archery titles

    4 days ago

    For Luke DeViney, 14, drawing a bow offers a reprieve. Recently, it brought the Granbury High School freshman two first-place medals at a state archery competition. “I love archery because …

  • HCAD criminal investigation ends with no indictment

    4 days ago

    A Hood County grand jury declined to indict in the criminal investigation into Hood Central Appraisal District spending, a relatively anticlimactic closing of the district attorney’s inquiry after …

  • Tolar keeps tax rate steady as new homes aid growing costs

    5 days ago

    Tolar’s property values are growing faster than those of any other Hood County city, bringing in revenue Mayor Matt Hutsell said is helping pay for the booming small town’s overdue sewer plant …