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The following is a breakdown of activity that occurred through the Granbury Police Department during the period of Sept. 3-9. While there were many incidents, this is a partial list of more …

A Granbury man was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in federal prison for filming himself molesting a 9-year-old girl, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton.

An 88-year-old Granbury man was killed Friday morning, Aug. 30, when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in the 200 block of Farm-to-Market Road 167. According to the Texas Department …

The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride.

On Aug. 9, a Hood County jury convicted Colby Nicholas Arnold, 36, for multiple counts of identity theft and drug possession. After finding Arnold guilty of the charges, the jury sentenced him to a total of 107 years in prison.

The following is a breakdown of activity that occurred through the Granbury Police Department during the period of Aug. 20-Aug. 27. While there were many incidents, this is a partial list of more …

The wreck occurred at 9:04 p.m.; Denise Bone’s phone showed she had called her son seven times between 9:10 and 9:22 p.m. An officer eventually answered one of those calls, delivering the devastating news that Frankie had passed away.

TOLAR — A hit-and-run incident during the 16th Annual Blazin' Saddle 75 cycling event left three participants injured. The event, held at Granbury Middle School, attracted more than 1,000 cyclists. The accident occurred early Saturday morning as the cyclists navigated a section of the route.

Deputy Monica Harris of the Hood County Sheriff's Office found herself searching for a reason to smile during the COVID-19 lockdowns. “I started rollerblading on the trail again, seeing …

On July 16 in the 355th District Court of Hood County, Shaquettia Sonya Carter, 40, was sentenced to 14 years in the Texas penitentiary for the manslaughter death of Hayley Darnell. Carter will be eligible for parole after serving half her sentence.

The rest of the story... Hood County News readers may recall the recent heartwarming story of a lost two-carat diamond ring. The cherished heirloom belonged to the late Faye Dodson and symbolized her improved life circumstances after years of hardship as a single mother.

On Monday, June 17, Garrett Wiginton was promoted to deputy chief of police at the Granbury Police Department. With over 16 years of law enforcement experience, Wiginton is set to bring his extensive knowledge and dedication to his new leadership role.

Luke Cunningham, a former student minister for Lakeside Baptist Church, was recently arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual assault of an adult. The …

Hood County Sheriff's Office deputies experienced a harrowing incident this morning after a disturbance call resulted in a fatal exchange of gunfire.

Second Chance Farm participated in a large-scale animal seizure in Erath County and Stephenville, taking in 11 pigs, including a sow who gave birth to nine babies shortly after arriving.

A police standoff near Wiley Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon resulted in an almost two-hour closure of U.S. Highway 377 between state Highway 144 and Hill Blvd.

A 16-year-old Granbury High School student was found in possession of a THC vape pen Monday morning and was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 2, less than one gram— a state jail felony.

January marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month after former President Barack Obama created a proclamation in 2010 with every president thereafter following his example.

Hood County saw an increase in crime across nearly all categories in 2023 compared to the 2022 year. In total, the county had 989 reported incidents, 998 offenses, 1,000 victims and 819 known offenders. This was a 10.03% increase from 2022.

A new scam tactic is causing confusion and chaos as people receive phone calls where the person on the line sounds like someone the receiver knows — but it’s done through voice cloning. The scammer will attempt to create a scary scenario and usually will proceed with asking for money. Another scam being pulled is a number popping up on someone’s phone of someone they know, but it’s not the actual person. These scams have been circling the United States and have now hit Hood County.

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