Hood County Today

11/24/2025

Crowley Police Officer Kwaun Shaw, a former Granbury student in his 30s, faces stage 5 kidney failure and relies on dialysis treatments multiple times a week. Despite the physical toll, which drains energy and disrupts daily life, Shaw continues to serve his community in uniform while supporting his...

11/12/2025

A powerful solar storm brought displays of the northern lights to North Texas skies on November 11 and 12, 2025, with sightings confirmed across the region including Hood County and other outlying areas where light pollution permits viewing. The phenomenon resulted from a massive burst of solar ener...

11/12/2025

A formal complaint filed with Hood County Commissioners Court challenges the arrest and treatment of Kolton Krottinger, a U.S. veteran and county resident, raising questions about First Amendment protections, due process compliance, and detention procedures. According to the complaint submitted by M...

11/11/2025

The Granbury Wine Celebration: Holiday Edition will bring wine tastings, local artisans, and live music to the Historic Granbury Square on November 14-15, 2025. The two-day event offers community members the opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying regional offerings in a festive holid...

11/11/2025

The Hood County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement clarifying Texas laws on online conduct, emphasizing the balance between protected expression and criminal offenses. Sheriff Roger Deeds highlighted that while many online posts are safeguarded by the First Amendment, certain actions like onl...

11/07/2025

Pecan Plantation EMS & VFD

Pecan Plantation community organizations are launching a holiday food drive designed to address food insecurity in the local area. The initiative, running from November 10 through November 14, is being coordinated by Pecan Plantation Neighbors Helping Neighbors in partnership with Pecan Plantation V...

11/07/2025

Granbury Independent School District has been selected as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT), an honor recognizing districts across the state that demonstrate exemplary leadership and innovation in career and technical education. The recognition, an...

11/07/2025

Granbury High School senior Hannah Dafoe has been named the WFAA Scholar-Athlete of the Week by Dallas sportscaster Joe Trahan. The recognition aired on WFAA Channel 8’s “Sports Special with Joe Trahan” on November 3, 2025. Dafoe ranks in the top three percent of her graduating class and is a ...

11/07/2025

Three new trustees have been elected to the Granbury Independent School District Board of Trustees following voting that took place on November 4, 2025. The election determined representatives for three positions—Places 5, 6, and 7—each serving three-year terms. Voters from Hood, Johnson, Parker...

10/29/2025

Brazos Drive-In Theater in Granbury will host a Halloween double feature this Friday and Saturday, screening family-friendly films under the Texas night sky. The event pairs Scooby with Beetlejuice, offering residents an evening of entertainment in the classic drive-in format. Located at 1800 W Pear...

10/28/2025

Hood County — MARA Holdings, a cryptocurrency mining operation in rural Hood County, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of a citizen-led ballot initiative to incorporate the Mitchell Bend area. The suit, filed Monday in the Northern District of Texas in Fort Worth, names Hood Cou...

10/27/2025

The Granbury Citizens Police Academy & Alumni

The Granbury Police Department will host its annual Burgers & Badges fundraiser on October 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. at GRUMPS Burgers, located at 3503 E Highway 377 in Granbury. The event combines a community dining experience with police engagement, featuring officers who will serve hot burger meals dir...