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Love rings true, sparkling legacy continues
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. Dodson left the ring to her daughter, Karla Martin, when she...
TCEQ issues ozone pollution alert affecting North Texas Wednesday
On Tuesday at 2:26 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Wednesday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
Ozone pollution alert issued by the NWS for North Texas Tuesday
On Monday at 1:50 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Tuesday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
North Texas community says crypto mining facility brings never-ending noise, declining health
GRANBURY — A rural Hood County community claims a crypto-mining facility replaced the peaceful quiet of the area with constant noise, and it's affecting their health.Crypto-mining uses computers and power to finalize transactions and release new cryptocurrency.Tom Weeks, who lives near the facility, says he moved to rural Hood County for the wonderful people and the peace and quiet. But all that changed when a cryptocurrency mining facility began operating nearby. "You know, you can't sit out in the evening and just shoot the breeze, have a glass of wine or anything because you get that [noise]," said Weeks....
Are You a Super Commuter? Housing Report Cites North Texans Going the Distance
As some Dallas leaders want to create a less car-centric transportation system, a new report shows more than 60,000 North Texans won’t exactly be biking to work anytime soon. The June 20 report, released by AparmentList.com, shows that about 3.7 million Americans spend at least 90 minutes traveling one...
Local businesswoman arrested in Hood County on TABC warrant
Tawni Jones Ledbetter was arrested on July 10 by law officers in Hood County on a warrant for making a false statement to the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission. Ledbetter was released from jail on $10,000 bond. While the former owner of The Rack lists Bowie as where she lives, she also remarried earlier this year to a man who resides in Granbury.
TCEQ warns: Ozone pollution alert in effect for North Texas Friday
An air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Friday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort...
First Annual DCBE-Acton Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser
Good food, good company, and a good time was had by all at the First Annual DCBE-Acton Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Fundraiser that took place on Saturday, July 13th, at Revolver Brewing. The menu included fried catfish chicken, chicken tenders, fries, coleslaw, beans, and more! Popular musician Zack Crow delivered a fabulous performance on the Revolver Stage to a huge crowd. Firefighters and great food go hand in hand, a big show of support (and perhaps a little friendly rivalry) came from fellow volunteers from Hood County’s other 8 fire departments.
Ozone pollution alert issued by the NWS for North Texas Saturday
On Friday at 2:09 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Saturday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
Granbury’s Jon Back nominated as Democratic candidate for district clerk
The Hood County Democratic Party has officially announced the nomination of Jon Back as its candidate for district clerk in the upcoming November election. Back, a long-time Granbury resident and retired Navy veteran, was selected July 12 by a unanimous vote of 11 members of the Democratic executive committee. According...
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