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May 18 is also Lemonade Day, you can help serve … Christine C. Leftwich appointed Hood County Clerk The Hood County Commissioners Court officially appointed a new Hood County Clerk during a special meeting two weeks ago. Following a round of interviews held in executive session, the court … Kay Wasielewski appointed to Historic Preservation Commission Granbury City Council unanimously appointed Kay Wasielewski to the Historic Preservation Commission during a regularly scheduled meeting May 7. Ruth’s Place renames clinic in honor of Ken Hill A prominent Hood County leader may have left his mark on many residents he encountered over the years — but now his legacy will live on in the most honorable tribute. A GISD STEM-inist Paola Lumbreras may only be in the seventh grade, but she has already proved to be wise beyond her years with her latest accomplishments. Lumbreras, a student at Acton Middle School, was recently selected to join the Joint Science and Technology Institute East for Middle School Students (JSTI East – MS) set to take place at Townson University in Maryland July 20-26. ‘Bride’ your time for Jax2: New event venue to host grand opening May 11 Cresson resident Rosemar Colon never dreamed that she would be making the transition from decorating venues to opening one of her own. But Saturday, May 11, her decorating magic” will officially become a career with the opening of her new event venue, Jax2. THC vape pen leads to GHS arrest, felony charge 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. County enters MOU with Erath, Somervell to enhance radio network The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously entered into an agreement — specifically, a memorandum of understanding — with both Somervell and Erath counties to exhance Granbury’s Regional Radio Network. Year-round courthouse flags placed on seasonal holiday schedule The colorful flags that have surrounded the Hood County Courthouse on a year-round basis will now be placed on a seasonal holiday schedule following a unanimous vote by the Hood County Commissioners Court April 23. E-edition Saturday, May 11, 2024 View this issue Browse other issues Education Education GISD approves purchase of BeaverFit workout station for MCJROTC students The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) program at Granbury High School will soon have a new workout station for its students. The Granbury Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the MCJROTC BeaverFit workout station during a regularly scheduled meeting April 22. Granbury Masonic Lodge presents Lamar Awards to three GISD students Three Granbury High School students received a prestigious honor during the Granbury Independent School District’s board of trustees meeting April 22. Students Quinn King, Andrew Nickell and Jonathan Hutchison were each presented with the Lamar Award by the Granbury Masonic Lodge #392. The ASL Honors Art Show and Book Debut at Granbury High On Wednesday, May 8th, at 9:30 a.m., the American Sign Language 3 & 4 Honors students from Granbury High School, in a remarkable collaboration with students from Western Hills High School Deaf … More education GISD recognizes 21 graduates from LEAP Academy Hood County superintendents react to STAAR testing’s new AI grading system GISD’s Glenn gives district, bond update at United Republican meeting Brawner Elementary student hit by vehicle during school pickup GISD announces three new hires GISD to expand dual language program local Government local Government Granbury ISD bond fails; new Cresson mayor elected The May 4 unofficial election results are in, with the majority of residents giving a firm thumbs down to the $161 million Granbury Independent School District bond proposal. The bond — … County discusses draft of fund balance policy The Hood County Commissioners Court discussed a draft of its first ever fund balance policy during a regularly scheduled meeting April 23. Hospital District board moves forward with hospital tax election; rate not yet set This November, Hood County residents will vote whether to move forward with a proposed tax for the local hospital district — although the rate of the tax remains to be set. County terminates lease agreement with YMCA The Hood County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to terminate its lease agreement with the Hood County YMCA during a special meeting April 25. More Government County designates May 12-18 as National Police Week County declares May 2 National Day of Prayer City proclaims May 6-10 Economic Development Week Livestreaming resumes for city meetings City issues tickets to Granbury carnival for failure to obtain permit Rep. Shelby Slawson cuts ribbon on new district office County Clerk Katie Lang announces resignation Commissioners court reschedules June 25 meeting to Friday, June 21 at 9 a.m. City invites community to attend open house meeting April 18 Business Business Nothing Bundt Cakes to open Granbury location in coming months According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Nothing Bundt Cakes will open a 2,285 square foot location at 1200 Waters Edge, Suite 120 — the former home of Superior Fitness. Jersey Mike’s, Bath & Body Works coming to Granbury Two new businesses — Jersey Mike’s Subs and Bath & Body Works — will soon set up shop in Granbury, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Marathon names Stacie Howell as new community liaison Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has recently hired Stacie Howell as a new community liaison to facilitate communications between Hood County residents and the Bitcoin mining site at the Wolf Hollow Data Center. A ‘window’ of opportunity Andrea Taylor is adding some color to Hood County — one brushstroke at a time. As the owner and operator of Against the Grain Studio,...