WATER-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS SALES TAX HOLIDAY May 26-28, 2018 You can buy certain water-efficient and water-conserving products tax free during the Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can buy. If you are a...
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DPS Warns of Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles
DPS Warns of Dangers of Leaving Children in Vehicles Rising temperatures increase risk of vehicular heatstroke AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents that warmer weather places children at greater risk of injury or death if left...
Tx D.P.S. Reminds Us To Drive Safely This Memorial Day Weekend
2018 Memorial Day Weekend -The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will join law enforcement efforts across the state during the Memorial Day weekend to help keep Texas roadways safe. From Friday, May 25, through Monday, May 28, DPS Troopers will be on the...
Community Invited To Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony On May 12
Community Invited to Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 12 To lead into National Police Week, the Granbury Police Department and Friends of Memorial Lane are hosting a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will take place at...
DPS Reminder: Skip the Trip to DL Offices During Busy Summer Months
May 4, 2018 NEWS RELEASE DPS Reminder: Skip the Trip to DL Offices During Busy Summer Months Convenient Online Options Underutilized AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety...
DPS Urges Motorists to Stay Alert, Use Caution Around Motorcyclists
DPS Urges Motorists to Stay Alert, Use Caution Around Motorcyclists May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to use extra caution around motorcycles on roads and highways in conjunction...
DPS Offers Safety Tips For Enjoying Texas Wildflowers
DPS Offers Safety Tips for Enjoying Texas Wildflowers AUSTIN – Springtime in Texas is known for the beautiful wildflowers that blanket the fields and roadsides across our state, including the state flower, the Bluebonnet. Here are a few tips to help everyone enjoy...
(VIDEO) Granbury Officers Take Time Out For A Friendly Game Of Basketball
This video was shared with us by a local, Gary Price. He caught a truly candid moment between Granbury Officers and some of our local youth on the basketball court! [video width="720" height="1280"...
TXDPS: Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Flash Flooding: Turn Around, Don't Drown The National Weather Service and the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Division of Emergency Management urge people to learn the dangers of driving into flooded roadways. Drivers often underestimate the power of...
Reports Of Ice On Hood County Roads
February 11th- Several reports of iced over bridges and roads have surfaced during our early morning precipitation. Bridges and overpasses have been treated with TxDot's brine solution but ice is still accumulating. Please use caution if you must get on the roads. If...
Have You Seen Granbury High School Student, 17-Year-Old Kyler McGee?
On Tuesday evening (2/6), 17 year old Kyler McGee was suspected of running away from home. The Granbury High School Senior was last seen in Lake Granbury Estates, a neighborhood near Oak Trail Shores. Kyler could literally be anywhere in this vicinity. He also has...
Granbury: Temporary Water Shut Off In Lakewood Hills Planned For Feb. 5th
Temporary Water Shut-Off in Lakewood Hills Planned for Feb. 5 The City of Granbury is in the process of upgrading several areas of the City's water distribution system, including the mains that supply Lakewood Hills. For the current phase of upgrading these water...