Hood County News

09/09/2025

On Thursday morning, September 4, the Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with Texas EMS, officially broke ground on their new fire station on Contrary Creek Road.

On Thursday morning, September 4, the Indian Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, in partnership with Texas EMS, officially broke ground on their new fire station on Contrary Creek Road. The new station …

09/09/2025

The Direct Descendants & Kin of David Crockett (DDDC) gathered at Acton Cemetery on Friday, September 5, to unveil a mural of the famous frontiersman’s journey through Texas at historic Acton Cemetery's entrance gate facing Fall Creek Highway.

09/08/2025

The Hood County Commissioners Court honored six employees for their dedicated hard work and years of service, during a regular meeting Aug. 26.

09/08/2025

Election season is in full swing, with candidate hopefuls already building their campaign teams and laying the groundwork for a successful race for Nov. 4.

To officially kick off a season filled with political yard signs and candidate endorsements, the Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the election judges and polling locations for the 2025-26 election cycle.

09/08/2025

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09/07/2025

Join us at the 3rd AnnualTEXAS COWBOY SYMPOSIUM 🤠

🗓 September 26th & 27th

📍Warren’s Backyard
2901 Weatherford Hwy. Granbury, TX

🎟 Ticket link: warrensbackyard.com or link in the comments

🪕Friday Night: September 26th, Come see the wagons and enjoy Jason Roberts Band from 7-10pm!

🎻Saturday Night: September 27th, Dinner from the Chuckwagons and then dance to Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys from 7-10pm!!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This event will be FUN for the WHOLE family, you don’t want to miss out!!

💰Proceeds benefit Hood County Youth Livestock Exhibitors & Granbury HIgh School BBQ Team!!

🏨 Hotels/Bed & Breakfast/ Cottages/RV Hookups can be found through http://visitgranbury.com/

09/06/2025

Visit Granbury’s Executive Director Tammy Dooley is serving her town, industry and state as president of the Texas Association of Fairs and Events (TAFE), the oldest and largest event organization in Texas.

09/06/2025

The Granbury Pirates lost their first home game of the season 41-8 Friday, Sept. 5, to the Waco University Trojans.

The Granbury Pirates lost their first home game of the season 41-8 Friday, Sept. 5, to the Waco University Trojans. University had the Pirates’ number from the get-go, as Alex Forcey ran the opening kickoff in for a touchdown, The Pirates led 7-0 only a few seconds into the game.

09/06/2025

Tolar Rattler football team took on the Teague Lions on Sept. 5 at home. After a slightly rainy and windy second half, the Rattlers fought hard for a 13-12 victory.

TOLAR, Texas — Tolar Rattler football team took on the Teague Lions on Sept. 5 at home. After a slightly rainy and windy second half, the Rattlers fought hard for a 13-12 victory. …

09/06/2025

The lyrics to an aptly named country song, “Sam,” by Sturgill Simpson read, “Many good dog was a friend to a man, but Sam was the greatest one.” It's a sentiment Lt. Josh Lane repeated of his four-legged partner, a black lab named Sam, upon his passing Aug 14.

09/06/2025

Granbury High School seniors were celebrated on Senior Night, September 5, before the first home football game of the season.

Granbury High School seniors were celebrated on Senior Night, September 5, before the first home football game of the season. Seniors from Pirate Football, Granbury Marine Corps JROTC, GHS …