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In this issue

  • ‘She took care of me’

    Tuesday, May 20

    The Granbury Police Department lost one of its own last month when retired narcotics K-9, Shorty, peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge at the age of 13.

  • A miracle on the line

    Friday, May 16

    Fairfield, Iowa, resident Marvin Taylor will soon be enjoying his favorite pastime of fishing again — and it’s all thanks to his loved ones and a heroic Hood County 911 dispatcher for …

  • City earns national Triple Crown Award for financial excellence

    Friday, May 16

    The city of Granbury has once again proven its strong commitment to financial excellence by earning the prestigious Triple Crown Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). …

  • Hood County Seniors walk stage Friday

    Friday, May 16

    The last time Tolar High School seniors in the class of 2025 are expected to hear a school bell ring is May 22. Two students who are certain to hear that bell signaling a closing to their previous …

  • “It wasn’t for myself. It was just for them.”

    Thursday, May 15

    After 15 years at Tolar ISD, Coach Christy Collie is retiring from teaching and coaching. Tolar Elementary School principal Christal Hollinger shared her gratitude with the long-time Rattler and …

  • GHS MCJROTC Physical Training Team competes at National JROTC Fitness Challenge

    Thursday, May 15

    Granbury High School’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets competed May 3 against hundreds of other cadets at Daytona Beach, Fla., for the 2025 National JROTC Fitness …

  • Hood County schools spring all district/region awards

    Thursday, May 15

    Between three public schools and a handful of sports, Hood County student-athletes brought in a lot of hardware this spring. Sports not listed have not received notification regarding their …

  • Saturday | May 17, 2025

    Thursday, May 15

  • Hood County Seniors walk stage Friday

    Tuesday, May 13

    HANNA GAYLOR Hanna Gaylor has been named Lipan High School valedictorian of the graduating class of 2025. Gaylor has attended Lipan schools since the second grade. She is the daughter of Brent …

  • Opera Guild to benefit from Chow Down for Charity

    Tuesday, May 13

    The Granbury Opera Guild announced its new officers during the April meeting. Ona Pruitt will take the helm as president with Sally Adamson as vice president. Donna Engel will be treasurer with …

  • ‘Tails’ of Biggie Smalls, Scar and Goatzilla

    Tuesday, May 13

    Editor’s note: The Hood County News has been following a group of Granbury FFA students this school year in order to give the reader insight into how the FFA program functions and a bit of …

  • Granbury Woman’s Club awards scholarships

    Tuesday, May 13

    The Granbury Woman’s Club awarded scholarships to four high school senior women at its monthly meeting April 10. The families of the students were invited to attend. Each year the club raises …

  • Community Calendar May 17, 2025

    Tuesday, May 13

    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 …

  • Thomas Henry Harris 1930-2025

    Monday, May 12

    It is with genuine sadness and yet profound joy we want to announce to the Granbury community the death of Thomas Henry Harris, 94. Born in 1930 to British …

  • Chad Michael Snow 1984 – 2025

    Monday, May 12

    Chad Michael Snow, 40, passed from this earthly life on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 24, 1984, in Andrews, Texas. Chad was the beloved husband of Megan McGowen …

  • Granbury Masonic Lodge honors GISD students, educator with Lamar Award

    Friday, May 9

    The Granbury Masonic Lodge No. 392 recently presented a prestigious honor to three students and one educator in the Granbury Independent School District.

  • City proclaims May 17 Lemonade Day

    Friday, May 9

    Granbury City Council got a little sweeter Tuesday when officials proclaimed Saturday, May 17, as Lemonade Day.