Hood County News

12/21/2025

🎄📸 Got holiday photos that make your heart smile? We want to see them!

From twinkling lights and cozy moments to festive pets, family traditions, and all the merry magic in between — share your favorite holiday memories with the Hood County News Shutterbug Submissions and let our community celebrate right along with you! ✨🎅🐶

📷 Submit your holiday photos today and you just might see your snapshot featured for all of Hood County to enjoy!

👉 Click here to submit:
https://www.hcnews.com/hcn-shutterbugs/index.html #/rounds/1/shutterbugclub

Let’s spread the joy, one photo at a time! ❤️

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12/20/2025

Warning: These Santa letters may cause excessive smiling. 😍🎅

Over 1,000 adorable letters poured into Hood County News this year, each one full of big dreams, funny moments, and holiday cheer. Santa’s “Aww!” Award is our way of celebrating those sweet surprises — with winners from every participating school!

💥 The letter with the MOST “Awws” wins a prize package!
👉 Vote once every day through December 26
🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/SantaAwws

Because one click = one big smile. ❤️

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12/20/2025

The Granbury Country Christmas Petting Farm is open now through December 28 — and time is running out! 🐐🐑🐴

Bring the kids, meet the animals, snap those holiday photos, and make memories that last longer than the cookies. 🍪❤️

📍 Granbury Square Plaza
💵 $5 admission
⏰ Don’t wait — Christmas fun ends Dec. 28!

👉 Grab the family and come see us before it’s gone!

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12/19/2025

🖐 HOOD COUNTY HIGH 5 NOMINEE – Court Gaylor

Junior Court Gaylor scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds in Lipan’s 58–47 win against Fort Worth Country Day on Dec. 12. Gaylor’s effort on both ends helped the Indians pull away late and secure the victory.

🗳To vote for Court as this week's Hood County High 5 Player of the Week, go to https://www.hcnews.com/hood-county-high-five-wk16/ #/gallery/516253687/

📸: Josh Burton

12/19/2025

U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Roeder has been down on his luck for a while, but despite his struggles he’s been taking care of elderly family and assisting other needy veterans.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Roeder has been down on his luck for a while, but despite his struggles he’s been taking care of elderly family and assisting other needy veterans. One of his …

12/19/2025

More than 1,000 heartfelt letters made their way to Santa through Hood County News this year — and every single one is packed with hope, humor, and pure holiday magic. 💌🎅

Santa’s “Aww!” Award celebrates these sweet moments with a surprise drawing of two student letters from each participating school — spreading joy all across our community.

Now it’s your turn! 💖
👉 Vote DAILY for the Santa letter that gives you the biggest “Aww!”
🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/SantaAwws

⏰ Voting is open through December 26 — don’t miss a day!

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12/19/2025

The Lipan fishing team spread some holiday cheer Dec. 9 when they turned a team dinner into hallmark moment.

The Lipan fishing team spread some holiday cheer Dec. 9 when they turned a team dinner into hallmark moment. A few years ago, Lipan second grade teacher Calie Vance started a tradition that when the …

12/18/2025

🍂❄️ The colder weather has a way of taking us back — back to simpler times, familiar comforts, and memories that warm the soul. 🪵🔥

In this new episode of From My Front Porch, Sam Houston reflects on “the good old days” — cozy winter nights, family gatherings, holiday traditions, and a time before screens, streaming, and endless distractions. It’s a gentle reminder that while life may look different now, the moments that truly matter are the ones that made us feel connected, cared for, and at home. ❤️🏡

Pull up a chair, grab a warm cup of something, and take a few minutes to remember what really made those days so special. ☕📖✨

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🍂❄️ The colder weather has a way of taking us back — back to simpler times, familiar comforts, and memories that warm the soul. 🪵🔥In this new episode of F...

12/18/2025

Pinnacle Bank celebrated its fifth anniversary this past week with a ribbon-cutting and shrimp boil.

12/18/2025

Each month, members of GISD’s school board visit one of the district’s campuses and awards two of its staff members the Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) Customer Care Award.

12/18/2025

🖐 HOOD COUNTY HIGH 5 NOMINEE – Atley Kolb

Sophomore Atley Kolb filled the stat sheet with 11 points, four blocks, seven rebounds, two steals and three assists in Tolar’s dominant 68–21 district win against Dublin on Dec. 12. Kolb’s all-around performance helped set the tone early as the Lady Rattlers controlled the game throughout.

🗳To vote for Atley as this week's Hood County High 5 Player of the Week, go to https://www.hcnews.com/hood-county-high-five-wk16/ #/gallery/516253521/

📸: Jaxon Hansard