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District clerk irked by access granted to files

The Commissioners Court this week green-lighted a move that will lead to the county’s audit, IT and district judge departments gaining access to records and financial reports currently under the ...
County appoints fi re marshal

The Commissioners Court this week appointed Jeff Young to serve as the county’s fire marshal and emergency management coordinator. He will officially start the job Monday and will be paid ...
Singing the blues

The warm weather earlier in the week brought out the bluebirds looking for nesting places. “Not sure what kind of conversations are going on between this pair of bluebirds, but ...
Pre-K goes from half to full day

Get them started young. That’s the philosophy of Granbury educators when full-day prekindergarten for 4-year-olds opens this fall. The school has been offering pre-K for only half a day. “This ...
‘Hero to the entire state of Texas’

Hood County’s Jack Wilson was awarded the Governor’s Medal of Courage by Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin on Monday....
Depot museum adds historic rail collection

With his miniature train set now on exhibit at the historic Granbury Depot, Gary Diebel hopes to bring smiles to those who view the tiny people, tiny animals and the meticulously designed countryside on a plywood platform....

News

STEAM Academy schedules parent meetings

Granbury ISD has scheduled parent meetings in January and February about enrollment opportunities at the STEAM Academy at Mambrino for next school year.

Space heater cause of fire?

A space heater may have caused a fire that destroyed a residence Monday afternoon in Oak Trail Shores, according to Fire Marshal Jeff Young. The lone occupant was not home at the time.

Dance night

There's a country dance Thursday, Jan. 23, from 7-9:15 p.m. at the Hood County Senior Center, 501 E. Moore St. The featured band is Cowboy Country Productions. It's $5 for admission.

Early voting hours set

Elections Adminitrator Crickett Miller on Monday announced the hours for the early voting period ahead of the March 3 primary. Hours will be: Feb. 18-21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, Feb.

'Father of the Bride' opens this weekend

Made famous by Spencer Tracy and later Steve Martin, the hilarious "Father of the Bride" opens Friday night at the Granbury Opera House. Showtimes through Feb. 9 are 7:30 p.m.

Secondary education director will speak

Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance meets Tuesday, Jan. 21 with a free luncheon at Cornerstone Christian Academy, 5150 North Gate Road, from noon to 1 p.m.

"Sip and Support" for Opera Guild

A fundraiser for the Granbury Opera Guild will be held Thursday (Jan. 23) from 5-8 p.m. at D'Vine Wine on the Bridge Street side of the square. Mayor Nin Hulett will provide live entertainment.

Cool, sunny Sunday

Enjoy a sunny and cool day today with temperatures expected to be in the lower 50s. Rain chances return Wednesday.

Sports

Granbury basketball to host Everman

The Granbury PIrates and Lady Pirates will welcome Everman to the James Wann Sports Center Tuesday.

Tolar boys, girls enjoy road sweep of Boyd

The Tolar Rattlers and Lady Rattlers both blew out Boyd at home Tuesday.

Lady Indians record 24 steals in blowout win

The Lipan Lady Indians continued their run through District 18-1A with a 78-16 win over Rising Star Tuesday.

Granbury soccer debuts at No. 3 in state poll

The Granbury Lady Pirate soccer team is putting Texas on notice.

SPORTS CALENDAR 1/19-1/26

1/21: Tolar boys basketball v. Paradise (4:30 p.m.); Lipan girls basketball v. Three-Way at Hico (6 p.m.); Granbury boys basketball v. Ever-man (6:30 p.m.); Tolar girls basketball v.

Pirates, Lady Pirates lose to Legacy at home

The Granbury Pirates and Lady Pirates both had big losses to Mansfield Legacy at home Tuesday.

Milestone

Tolar senior guard Grace Jones cracked the 1,000-point mark in her career last week with 13 points against Jacksboro. Jones is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Lady Rattlers.