Update on stolen rescue fire truck The Hood County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have modified 2 charges on Ethan Mac Dobelbower (19 yoa). Initially, Deputies were told Dobelbower had removed the fire truck 3 times, but after further investigation it was determined...
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Now More Than Ever: Woman’s Wednesday Club Reimagines Annual Fundraiser in Response to COVID
Now More Than Ever: Woman’s Wednesday Club Reimagines Annual Fundraiser in Response to COVIDGRANBURY, TX (August 06, 2020) – Taste of Granbury Whiskey & Wine is taking place October 15th from 5:00to 8:00 PM at Hewlett Park. The event is hosted by Woman’s Wednesday...
EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY
EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY April 27 – 29, 2019 You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the 2019 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can...
DPS Graduates Five New Canine Teams
DPS Graduates Five New Canine Teams AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today graduated five Troopers and five canines from an eight-week training program. These canine teams will join 42 other DPS teams stationed throughout Texas, including seven...
Tomorrow’s Railroad Crossing Closure On N. Stockton St.
NOTICE: On Wednesday, August 8, the railroad crossing at North Stockton St. will be closed for repair. Expect it to be closed from approximately 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The road will only be closed at the crossing so disruption should be minimal.
New Signals To Improve Safety And Mobility
New signals to improve safety and mobility GRANBURY – In the interest of enhancing mobility and safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be installing flashing yellow arrow signals at various intersections on US 377 in Granbury. Installation should...
TxDPS: Reward Increased To $8k For Most Wanted Sex Offender
Reward Increased to $8,000 for Most Wanted Sex Offender AUSTIN – The reward for Mark Timothy McBride, 60, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender and this month's featured fugitive, has been increased to $8,000 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in...
Observance Ceremony For Fallen Officers at Jim Burks Firefighter Memorial Park @ 9 A.M.
July 7th is a somber day for Texas In Dallas, 1 year ago, officers were gunned down. Lives were lost. A bill was passed by our House and Senate to use July 7th as our (Texas) day to remember our fallen officers. This is not to be mistaken for our National Day on May...
Big League Dreams Become Reality For GHS Graduate Landon Gray
Granbury has it's very own rising star! Of the 1215 players selected in the 2017 major league baseball draft, Granbury's very own Landon Gray was selected as the 1133rd pick in the 38th round. Gray is a 2016 graduate. He went on with a full scholarship to play for the...
Did You Feel It? 2.3 Magnitude Quake Recorded SW Of Fort Worth
Shortly after 11 this morning, the USGS reported a 2.3 magnitude earthquake SouthWest of Fort Worth. There have been several reports within the Metroplex area that felt the 5.5 km deep rumble. No damages were reported, of course. If you happened to have have...
Granbury Town Square’s Make-Over Moving Along Nicely
It appears things are moving along nicely on our Town Square. The project began February 6, 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in September 2017. Check out the Aerial views of the Square below courtesy of Granbury.org! Update as of 4/21/2017 - Curb limestone and...
Hood County History: Throwback Thursday Feb. 16
Hood County Throwback Thursday February 12 - 18 Feb. 1915, Daniel C. Cogdell was the President of the Lipan State Bank. Feb. 1902, Foul Play was suspected in the mysterious disappearance of Mr. C. Hiner. Feb. 14, 1871, The Granbury Methodist Episcopal Church...