Relief Route to bypass Cresson Railroad crossing The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is moving forward on the US 377 Relief Route to construct a three-mile relief route west of the city of Cresson. The relief route will be a new four-lane divided highway on...
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DPS Bolsters Efforts to Address Overcrowding at Driver License Offices
August 9, 2018 NEWS RELEASE DPS Bolsters Efforts to Address Overcrowding at Driver License Offices AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is bolstering efforts to address overcrowding at...
DPS Reminds Drivers of Traffic Dangers Associated With New School Year
DPS Reminds Drivers of Traffic Dangers Associated with New School Year AUSTIN – As the new school year begins, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) cautions Texans to slow down in school zones, and to be aware of children walking to and from school or waiting...
Hood County’s Most Wanted (Updated)
UPDATE: Sanchez was arrested in Grand Prairie yesterday by Deputies and is in the Hood County Jail. Hood County Most Wanted For the week of 8-8-18: The Hood County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Ramon Bernabe Sanchez (54 yoa), who has a felony warrant for the offense...
Notice Of Upcoming Closure Of North Crockett St.
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE North Crockett Street at the RR crossing will be shut down on Wednesday, August 1 from approximately 6:30 am to 5:00 pm so the crossing can be repaired/replaced. There are alternate routes within one block north and south of the location, so it...
Large Grass Fire Threatens Animals- Community Responds Promptly!
Second Chance Farm reaches out on social media for quick help to save horses and other animals from a nearby fire. The response was overwhelming and effective! Second Chance Farm states in a Facebook update: Fire is getting under control. There are dozers between us...
DPS Warns Texans of Safety Concerns in Summer Heat
DPS Warns Texans of Safety Concerns in Summer Heat Tips to help residents stay safe as extreme heat continues AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to take extra safety precautions as temperatures and heat indices continue to reach...
City Beach Reopens following Recent Drownings
The city beach park at 505 E. Pearl st. had been temporarily closed since July 5, while the city implemented additional safety measures, following two drownings in the last 3 weeks. Here are the additional measures that have been taken: Perimeter buoy markers were...
Granbury’s 4th of July Celebration Gets Recognition On CNN
July 02, 2018 The Granbury Chamber is proud to announce that our very own Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration is featured in CNN Travel's editorial on the top events across the United States. Along with Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York, Granbury was listed...
Today Marks 5 Years Since Hood County Lost A True Hero
5 years ago today, Hood County lost an amazing officer in the line of duty. Lance McLean began his day knowing that he would put on that badge and do whatever it took to protect the community that he called his own. Little did any of us know that he would make the...
City to Begin Phase II of Surface Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
City to Begin Phase II of Surface Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Granbury, Texas- In order to provide drinking water for the community and meet the future needs of Granbury’s growing population, the City of Granbury is progressing into the second phase of upgrades for...
Electric Company Scam Alert from H.C.S.O.
Scam Alert!!!!!!!!!!!! The Hood County Sheriff’s Office is receiving reports of people receiving calls from scammers demanding money. The scammer threatens the victim with turning off their electricity. The scammer will ask you go get a green dot card or a gift card...