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TCEQ issues ozone pollution alert affecting North Texas Thursday
On Wednesday at 2:38 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Thursday. 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...
TCEQ issues ozone pollution alert affecting North Texas Wednesday
On Tuesday at 2:23 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...
Weather alert for thunderstorms and strong winds in North Texas Sunday evening
A weather alert issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Sunday at 7:32 p.m. is warning residents of thunderstorms and strong winds until 8:30 p.m. The alert is for Jack, Wise, Denton, Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, Hood and Somervell counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40...
Bitcoin facility on Mitchell Bend Highway in Hood County, Texas
The City of Granbury is saddened to hear reports of illnesses suffered by people who live near the Bitcoin facility on Mitchell Bend Highway in Hood County, Texas. While we share zip codes, leading some people who live near the facility to call themselves “Granbury residents,” the facility is five miles outside of Granbury, Texas City limits. City officials have not received any health-related complaints from City of Granbury residents.
A new chapter in tourism: City acquires Granbury Square Plaza for historic preservation, economic growth
As of a couple of weeks ago, Granbury Square Plaza is officially under new ownership. City Manager Chris Coffman recently confirmed to the Hood County News that Granbury Historic Properties closed on the purchase of the building June 25. Granbury Historic Properties is a subcomponent of the city for historic...
Hope on hold for the homeless community; Couch Surfer Ministries ‘on the brink.’
When Michael and Alysha Reed founded Couch Surfer Ministries in November 2019, their mission was clear: to provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to people experiencing homelessness in Hood County. What began as a small endeavor inspired by their faith and a burning desire to serve God has become a vital resource for the community’s most vulnerable members. Now, as the shelter faces the heartbreaking prospect of closing its doors, the impact of its work and the void it will leave behind becomes all the more evident.
Sheriff’s Office, GISD enhance student safety through new agreement
The Hood County Sheriff’s Office and the Granbury Independent School District have entered into a new agreement — specifically a memorandum of understanding — to enhance student safety. According to the MOU, both the HCSO and GISD desire to enter into a memorandum of understanding with regard...
Practical Metals breaks ground in Cresson: A new chapter begins
Practical Metals, a division of Practical Building Systems, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday morning, June 24, at 900 North Cresson Highway in Cresson’s B & B Business Park. The event, marked by enthusiastic participation from local dignitaries, industry partners, and community members, is set to significantly impact the Cresson and Hood County economies and beyond. The Practical Metals facility, which will initially span 10,000 square feet, is scheduled to be operational by the beginning of the new year.
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