DPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is beginning enforcement efforts across the state focusing specifically on violations of the state’s Move Over/Slow Down law. These periodic enforcement...
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21 Years Later, Murder Victim Sarah Patterson Got Justice But Still No Headstone
Almost A Decade After Her Killer Was Executed, Sarah Still Needs A Headstone 21 years ago, our small community was shaken by the brutal murder of 11 year old Sarah Patterson and the beating of her 9 year old brother Cody. A man once close to their family did the...
Area Roads Have Been Treated With Brine Solution In Anticipation Of Freezing Temps
Have you noticed the lines on some roadways around town? That's TxDot's brine solution that's being used to battle any future ice on our roads. The solution is supposed to prevent ice from forming in the applied areas for up to a week and can not be washed away by any...
UPDATE: Cinceca Valverde has been found safe -Two Local High School Students Have Been Reported Missing – Have You Seen Them?
UPDATE: (1/14 - 7:50pm) Cineca Valverde has been found safe. There is no word on Abraham Martinez. Two High School Students Reported Missing Wednesday, January 10th around 10:30 pm, 14 year old Cineca Valverde and 16 year old Abraham Martinez were last seen walking...
City: No Current Water Restrictions For The City Of Granbury; O.T.S. Not On City’s Water Distribution System
No Current Water Restrictions for City of Granbury It has come to the City of Granbury’s attention that the Oak Trails Shores (OTS) subdivision has recently experienced drinking water issues. This water system is operated by the SouthWest Water Company, and is...
Granbury- Temporary Intersection Closure Scheduled For Tuesday Morning (1/9)
Temporary Intersection Closure The intersection of Rockview Dr / Vista Dr will be closed beginning Tuesday morning (1/9). It is anticipated that the intersection will reopen Friday morning (1/12). The intersection is closing for work on a water main tie-in for...
Granbury- City’s New Water Treatment Plant is Open and Running
City’s New Water Treatment Plant is Open and Running When you turn on a faucet right now in your Granbury home or business, the water is most likely coming from the City’s newly-opened Surface Water Treatment Plant. The new plant’s capacity is 2.5 MGD (million gallons...
DPS: Give The Gift Of Safe Travels This Holiday Season
DPS: Give the Gift of Safe Travel This Holiday Season AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers that by staying sober and following basic traffic laws, they can give their fellow motorists the gift of safe travels this season. In an...
Granbury Ghosts And Legend Tour To Benefit Local Charities In Month Of December
Ghost Tour to Benefit Charities in December Guests Can Choose from Six Organizations to Support GRANBURY, TX (December 3, 2017) – The Granbury Ghosts and Legends Tour is getting into the spirit of giving this Christmas season. Throughout the month of December, half of...
DPS Reminds Texans Of Winter Weather Safety Tips
December 5, 2017 NEWS RELEASE DPS Reminds Texans of Winter Weather Safety Tips AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages Texans in all regions of the...
Hood County Sheriff’s Office Receives Heartfelt Donation
Petsmart donates stuffed animals Investigator Mike Stafford (on left) and Investigator Frank Benitez (on right) in picture. On 11-30-17 the manager of Petsmart in Weatherford donated 9 bags of stuffed animals, approx. 450 toys, to the Hood County Sheriff’s Office. The...
Texas DPS Urges Drivers To Fill Up On Safety For Thanksgiving
DPS Urges Drivers to Fill Up on Safety for Thanksgiving AUSTIN – As Texans prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding motorists to make safety a priority and to enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly. “Thanksgiving...