News Flash

Posted on: March 28, 2023

1 + 1 + 1 = Your Safety

The City of Granbury, Hood County and the State of Texas have formed an uncommon partnership to make an intersection safer. 

Following discussions between City and County staff, as well as votes by the City Council and Commissioners Court, in late...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2023

Two TxDOT Announcements

Sign repair at two Granbury locations this coming week (March 27 through 31) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. First, various US 377 lanes and ramps will be closed at the US 377 and SH 144 (Morgan Street) intersection. Also, various lanes and exits of BUS 377 (Ea...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Shred it to Protect it

From 9 a.m. to noon on Sat. April 22, bring up to three boxes of paper to be shredded at the "Shred It to Protect It" event at Hewlett Park. It helps reduce identity theft and fraud While you're there, make a "Fill the Boot" d...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023

The Great Granbury Clean-up needs your help

Join the Great Granbury Clean-up, happening Saturday, April 22 at 8 a.m. beginning at Hewlett Park, 650 E Pearl St. Teams of four people or more (everyone must be at least seven years old) are needed.

Each Team Member will be given trash bags, gloves and a...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

New Honorary Members of the Volunteer Fire Department

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) has two new Honorary Members: Heather Walls and Julia Pannell. 
Heather has served as the Volunteer Fire Department’s Administrative Assistant for three years.  Her dedicated and pro...
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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Waiting for a call to be a volunteer? Here it is.

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and help protect the community from the devastating effects of fires during peak fire season. As fire risks increase, the need for qualified firefighters is crucial...

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

City's Economic Development Department honored

The City of Granbury’s Economic Development Department is one of only 54 organizations to receive Economic Excellence Recognition for 2022 from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC).

Granbury qualified for the recognition based on trainin...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Granbury Volunteer Fire Department Support Brigade raises money

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department Support Brigade is thankful for the community’s support of their first fundraiser, attended by more than 200 people. More than $3,000 was raised for needed equipment.
The Support Brigade also provides commun...
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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2023

2022 Traffic Stops

In 2022, Granbury Police made 7,755 traffic stops. They issued citations only 12 percent of the time (923 citations). It’s about having a safer City, not a richer one.

Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2023

Bulk Trash Day is April 1 (no fooling)

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOUT BULK TRASH BY CLICKING HERE

Please have items curbside by 7 a.m. Acceptable items for bulk trash pick-up include mattresses. Also acceptable are refrigerators, freezers, and a/c units—which must have certification of Freon r...

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Posted on: February 11, 2023

Granbury Volunteer Fire Department recognizes four members for exceptional service

The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) has recognized four members for exceptional service. 
Lowell Ercanbrack was named the 2022 GVFD Member of the Year.  The GVFD officers present this award to the member who sets an example of p...
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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2023

Granbury is 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Granbury, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as the 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Texas program...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

Chester Nolen is the new Public Works Director

The City of Granbury is pleased to announce that Chester Nolen is the new director of the Public Works Department. Nolen has been serving as Interim Director of the department since October 2022.

Nolen has more than 51 years of government leadership experi...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Council approves additional resources in permit fight

Progress on expanding needed City infrastructure has again been slowed by Granbury Fresh, Victoria Calder, Stacey and James Rist, and Bennett’s Camping Center and RV Ranch, who--after having been denied at multiple levels--are now taking legal a...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Reporting a Power Outage

If you are a City of Granbury Power customer, call 817-588-0488 to report an outage. If your power is provided by another source, please contact them to report an outage.

Communications & News Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023

City Council new appointments, reappointments

City Council has citizen boards, commissions and committees advising them on matters. During their Jan. 17 meeting, Councilmembers made appointments and reappointments to the groups. Here are the new rosters.  

Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjust...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Granbury Volunteer Fire Department Annual Report to City Council

Fire Chief Matt Hohon provided councilmembers with a comprehensive recap of last year's Volunteer Fire Department activities. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE COMPLETE PRESENTATION

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Crockett Street projects begin Mon. Jan. 23

Construction beginning Monday, Jan. 23 on one side of the Historic Granbury Square will close a section of Crockett St. but will complete two major projects at once.  Beginning Monday, Jan. 23, Crockett will be closed from Pearl St. to Bridge St....

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Add “Granbury City Park” to the list of local places you can play Pickleball.

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Add “Granbury City Park” to the list of local places you can play Pickleball. In response to residents’ requests, the City Parks and Recreation Department has added pickleball court lines and a portable pickleball net to the ...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: December 22, 2022

$1.7 million investment in most valuable City asset

Granbury City Council took proactive, positive steps by making a $1.7 million investment in the City’s most valuable asset at their Dec. 20 meeting. A new employee compensation plan was approved. 

It is a significant step toward reducing...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2022

Airport Investment benefits Aviators & Granbury Residents

Funding for expansion of the City-owned Granbury Regional Airport was unanimously approved by City Council during their Dec. 6 meeting. It is the latest step in following a Master Plan which improves the Airport facilities and continues to increase the po...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2022

VIDEO: Granbury Active Transportation & Recreation Plan

Granbury City Council received a presentation on the Granbury Active Transportation & Recreation Plan, discussed and approved the plan during the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting. Like to video: https://youtu.be/YqJxjeR8chA

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

New headquarters of the Granbury Police Department

Just a reminder...the new headquarters of the Granbury Police Department is at 2050 NE Loop 567, Granbury, TX 76048.

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2022

Granbury's Newest "Golden Mile" Opens at the City-Owned Airport

A large crowd helped ceremonially open the New Runway at the Granbury Regional Airport. Congratulations to past and present Councilmembers, Board members, other volunteers, TxDOT and City staff.

VIDEO EXPLAINS ITS VALUE TO RESIDENTS & VISITORS

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Posted on: October 11, 2022

TCEQ Unanimously Approves City’s Wastewater Permit Request

After years of costly delay, all three commissioners with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sided with the State Office of Administrative Hearings and voted to issue a permit to the City of Granbury for a second wastewater treatment plant. &am...

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

In the Pattern Flight School lands at the City-owned Granbury Regional Airport

In THIS VIDEO, the company's co-owner Sherman Gardner and City's Aviation Director Pat Stewart explain why it's a perfect landing spot.

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Posted on: September 26, 2022

VIDEO "Best Historic Small Town in America" third year in a row...plaque unveiling

VIDEO LINK Granbury, "Best Historic Small Town in America" third year in a row...plaque unveiling, Sept. 23, 2022. Granbury’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, along with the City of Granbury are proud to share this recognition as the ...
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Posted on: September 21, 2022

Moratorium Update

The City’s moratorium on certain development was first enacted in 2020 due to the delay in construction of the new East Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) caused by protests of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit applicati...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2022

Water Award

City of Granbury water has been voted “Best Tasting Drinking Water” by the South Central Membrane Association. The Association includes Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and is part of the national association.&...

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Communications & News Releases
Posted on: August 22, 2022

Livestreams of Granbury ISD Sports have a new home...

Go to https://www.youtube.com/c/PirateProductionStudios for livestreams of Granbury ISD sporting events. For additional Granbury ISD Sports information sources, go to https://www.granburyisd.org/piratesportsnetwork

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