Finance Department Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award The City of Granbury has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Award recipients have...
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DPS Reminds Parents About Transporting Children Safely
DPS Reminds Parents About Transporting Children Safely MINERAL WELLS – As we begin a new school year, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding parents about the law for transporting children safely. Texas law states that all children younger than 8...
Beware of Scammer Calls
Beware of Scammer Calls On 7-29-19 Hood County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch has received several calls from citizens stating a person identifying themselves from the Hood County Sheriff’s Office asking for money for missing jury duty. This is a scam and hang up on them....
Scheduled Outage for City Online Portals, Phone System
Granbury, Texas – Several of City of Granbury’s online portals and the City buildings’ phone system will be offline for a scheduled outage beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Systems maintenance is planned to be finished by noon on Saturday, July 20. Services...
Have a Fun, Safe Time at Granbury City Beach Park this Summer
Have a Fun, Safe Time at Granbury City Beach Park this Summer The summer season is in full swing in Granbury! Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year in Granbury and at City Beach Park. During this time, it is important to remember the rules and...
Water Main Break Reported
There has been a water main break at the intersection of Misty Meadows Drive and Spanish Oak Drive. Repairs are in progress, and many homes in the area will not have water during this time. Crews are working hard to get this fixed as quickly as possible. We appreciate...
City Pool Opens for Summer Season on May 31
City Pool Opens for Summer Season on May 31 The days are long, and the sun is shining -- that means pool season! The Dana Vollmer Municipal Swim Center (301 N. Park St.) will open to the public for the summer pool season beginning Friday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. General...
FREE FISHING, WATER ACTIVITIES, BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 1 AT LAKE GRANBURY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
FREE WATER SAFETY ACTIVITIES JUNE 1 AT LAKE GRANBURY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Return The postponement of the fourth annual Water Safety Awareness Day couldn't fall to a better day. Originally scheduled for May 18, the Brazos River Authority will now host the...
Visit Granbury Announces City of Granbury, Texas Named Best Historic Small Town by USA Today
Visit Granbury Announces City of Granbury, Texas Named Best Historic Small Town by USA Today Charming Texas Town Won 2019 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Visit Granbury, the City of Granbury’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau,today announces Granbury has been...
City to Begin Project to Reconstruct Several Streets in June
City to Begin Project to Reconstruct Several Streets in June Granbury, Texas – The City of Granbury has awarded Jay Mills Contracting, Inc. a contract for $1,162,362.25 to reconstruct several City streets. Construction will begin June 3, 2019 and continue through...
City to Begin Mosquito Spraying Season in April
City to Begin Mosquito Spraying Season in April The City is kicking off efforts for this season’s preventative measures to help control the mosquito population during mosquito season in Granbury. Residents are encouraged to implement mosquito control efforts at their...
City Partners with Eagle Scout Service Project to Launch Life Jacket Loaner Station
City Partners with Eagle Scout Service Project to Launch Life Jacket Loaner Station 15-year-old Wesley Barefoot saw an opportunity in his community to increase water safety and drowning prevention efforts and took action. As Wesley’s Eagle Scout Service Project...