Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/12/2021 This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County. There are 137 Active Cases reported as of today. Hood County has seen...
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Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/5/2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/5/2021 This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County. There are 112 Active Cases reported as of today. Hood County has seen...
Virtual Home Inspections Offered After Texas Winter Storm
FEMA is leveraging technology to deliver the agency’s programs at the highest level possible, while preserving our workforce and survivors. FEMA will conduct virtual home inspections for Texas survivors, in designated counties, who sustained damage after the winter...
Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent
Governor Abbott Lifts Mask Mandate, Opens Texas 100 Percent March 2, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in...
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Here, But Precautions Are Still Urged
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release December 30, 2020 COVID-19 Vaccines Are Here, But Precautions Are Still Urged(*This is a joint news release from the City of Granbury and the Hood County Public Health Office) Granbury, Texas – The distribution of vaccines in Granbury...
Texas EMS Thanks Massingill and Commissioner’s Court
In a letter to Judge Massingill, Ricky Reeves (EMT-P) expresses his gratitude for the much needed donation from the Hood County Economic Relief Fund to the Texas EMS. This donation will assist Texas EMS in providing continuing care to the citizens of Hood County. 'We...
Covid-19 Relief Funding for Hood County
Covid-19 has resulted in a substantial economic impact on Hood County and its citizens. Many of our local businesses have also felt the impact. In response, the US Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). The state allotment of...
Submission: Abbott Reprimanded by Hood County Republican Party by Nate Criswell
Submitted By Nate Criswell | 7/10/2020 On July 9, the Hood County Republican Executive Committee held an Emergency Meeting to consider reprimanding Governor Abbott through a Republican Party of Texas Rule 44 Censure Resolution. A similar resolution had already been...
Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings
Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings July 2, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose...
Cosmetology Salons, Nail Salons, Estheticians, Mini-Salons, Barber Shops and Massage Therapy Establishments Remain Closed
Cosmetology Salons, Nail Salons, Estheticians, Mini-Salons, Barber Shops and Massage Therapy Establishments Remain Closed Under Executive Order GA-18 issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on April 27, all cosmetology salons (including nail salons, estheticians, and...
Candidate Nate Criswell Press Release Regarding Sheriff Deeds Endorsement & Response from Hood County News
The following is an editorial submission from Nate Criswell, as well as a response from Hood County News on the allegations. Direct quotes are italicized. Press Release from Nathan Criswell, candidate for Commissioner pct. 3: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Email:...
DPS Distributes Lifesaving Tool, Tactical Training To Troopers to Help Combat Opioid Overdoses
DPS Distributes Lifesaving Tool, Tactical Training To Troopers to Help Combat Opioid Overdoses AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today began deploying NARCAN kits, along with tactical emergency training, to all Texas State Troopers to provide an...