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DPS Reminds Parents About Transporting Children Safely

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

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

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...

Water Main Break Reported

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

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...

City to Begin Mosquito Spraying Season in April

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...