Local News in Hood County
Recent Articles
Overdose Results in Charges
Suspect: Brandon Austin Edwards (20 years old) On Wednesday, 09-28-2022 at about 7:53 PM, Deputies with the Hood County Sheriff’s Office responded to report of an overdose in about the 9400 block of Hwy 377 East, Cresson, Hood County, Texas. Upon arriving on...
In Search for Run Away Juvenile
****Runaway Juvenile News Release**** On Tuesday, 08-23-2022 at about 5:40 PM, the Hood County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2100 block of Timberwood Ct Granbury, Hood County, Texas regards to a runaway juvenile. Arriving on scene,...
Death Investigation ongoing
****Death Investigation News Release**** On Friday, August 12, 2022, at about 8:46 AM, Deputies with the Hood County Sheriff’s Office responded to report of a located deceased person in about the 8000 block of Contrary Creek Rd Granbury, Hood County, Texas. ...
Several Officers Receive Lifesaving Awards
Several Deputies receive lifesaving awardsOn 6-28-22 Sheriff Deeds honored the following Deputies in commissioner’s court where lifesaving actions were taken by the Deputies.On 6-4-22 Deputy Daniel Martin responded to a drowning call at the 200 block of Granada Calle...
Veteran’s Charity President Arrested
Veteran’s Charity President arrestedOn 6-26-22 around 2pm, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Douglas Lee Pruitt (56 yoa) at the 5600 block of Matlock Rd. on two Hood County Sheriff’s Office warrants for No Registration Statement to Solicit for Veterans...
Nicholas Riggs Located and Arrested
Nicholas Riggs located and arrestedOn 6-16-22 around 730pm, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Hood County Street Crimes Unit, Granbury PD, Somervell County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshal’s Officers, all part of the Region 8 Special Operations Group Swat Team...
Community Articles
Bomb Threat at Justice Center
Bomb threat at Justice CenterOn 4-16-21 around 924am, Hood County District Judge’s Office received a call from a female stating she had planted a bomb at the Hood County Justice Center.The building and surrounding areas were evacuated of all non-law enforcement...
Remake of Peacemaker Photo
News Release 4-13-21 Remake of Peacemaker Photo In 1999, approx. 22 years ago, Granbury Police Department DARE Officer Rodney Casey brought together 12 Lawmen for a photo to place on a trading card for his DARE kids. The trading cards were labeled “Peacemakers” and...
Drug Take Back Planned in April
Drug Take Back planned in April817-579-3316People wanting to get rid of old prescription drugs can bring them to the Hood County Emergency Operations Center on Deputy Larry Miller Dr, Brazos River Authority Office on Mambrino Hwy, or Acton Elementary campus in Acton...
Hood County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against Crime
Hood County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citizens in Fight Against CrimeResponding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Deeds today announced that Hood county...
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 3-15-2021 12PM
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 3-15-2021 12PM This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County. DSHS Reports a total of 6307 COVID-19 positive cases have...
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 3-5-2021 10AM
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 3-5-2021 10AM This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County. DSHS Reports a total of 6245 COVID-19 positive cases have been...
Government Articles
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...
Incident Articles
Nicholas Riggs Located and Arrested
Nicholas Riggs located and arrestedOn 6-16-22 around 730pm, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Hood County Street Crimes Unit, Granbury PD, Somervell County Sheriff’s Office, US Marshal’s Officers, all part of the Region 8 Special Operations Group Swat Team...
Suspect Flees Deputies During Warrant Service
On 6-14-22 around 8am, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies spotted Nicholas Brandon Riggs (37 yoa), who has a felony warrant for Burglary of a Habitation (felony 2) at Fall Creek Hwy. and Acton Hwy.Deputies attempted a traffic stop at the 5400 block of Acton Hwy. on...
Suspect Arrested After Car Pursuit
Suspect arrested after car pursuitOn 5-15-22 around 4am, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies attempted to stop a Ford pickup occupied by Christopher Allen Manuel (37 yoa) at East Hwy. 377 and Cleveland Rd.Manuel refused to stop and led multiple units on a car chase...
Hood County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team called out to recover sunken vehicle
Hood County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team called out to recover sunken vehicleOn 5-8-22 around 945am, the Hood County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team responded to the 800 block of Panama Ct. in Granbury ref. a Ford Ranger in the Lake.A prospective fisherman had pulled up to...
In Regards to Body Cam Footage Posted on Social Media
Response to released body cam videoOn 5-4-22 late in the evening a Hood County Sheriff’s Office body cam video was posted on social media.The video is a few minutes long and does not give the full story on what’s going on in this criminal investigation.In an effort to...
Suspect Terrorizes Family During Disturbance
Suspect terrorizes family during disturbanceOn 4-9-22 around 9 pm, Hood County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a “man with a gun call” at the 400 block of Whippoorwill Dr.Deputies discovered Kyle Edwin Brennan (28 yoa) allegedly pulled a firearm on his...