Local News in Hood County

“Information for the people, by the people”

Recent Articles

Granbury Begins To Prepare For Mosquito Season

Granbury Begins To Prepare For Mosquito Season

Granbury, Texas – The City has begun working on this year’s preventative to help control the mosquito population during mosquito season in Granbury, and encourages residents to implement mosquito control efforts at their own homes as well. Trained City staff will be...

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tessa the Blue Heeler

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tessa the Blue Heeler

Tessa is available for adoption at Friends For Animals, located at 2885 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, TX. Tessa is a female Blue Heeler, approximately 5 months old. She is very energetic and sweet, and would make a wonderful family dog. She is up-to-date on all...

Hood County History: Throwback Thursday Apr. 20

Hood County History: Throwback Thursday Apr. 20

Hood County Throwback Thursday April 16 – April 22 Apr. 17, 1897, Newt Gresham, captain of the Riddle rifles and editor of the Hood County Truth, saw the mysterious "Flying Jenny", an early model airplane. He could not stand the sight of the plane, and ordered his...

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Cisco the Shepherd Mix

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Cisco the Shepherd Mix

Cisco is available for adoption at Friends For Animals, located at 2885 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, TX. Cisco is approximately 4 years old and is housebroken and crate trained. He was originally picked up by animal control, but unfortunately had over-extended his...

Take Advantage Of The Upcoming Tax Free Weekend

Take Advantage Of The Upcoming Tax Free Weekend

EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY Active during April 22 – 24, 2017   Even if you don't have a use for a majority of these items, everyone uses batteries! Time to stock up! Now would also be a great time to purchase a backup cell phone battery....