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How does Texas State Government affect my life?

What the Texas Railroad Commissioner has to do with your electric bill and other information about Texas State Government
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
2 min read

County Commissioner Challenger Zach Maxwell says he's not a fan of sensational politics

I feel like Granbury and Hood County are the quintessential Texas ‘friendly.’ There are no friendlier people than in this community. Now obviously there’s exceptions to every rule, but in general I feel that this community is a very grace-giving community and a very giving community.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
6 min read

GISD trustee place 3 candidate Susan Wood says teachers are our greatest assets

We interviewed the Granbury ISD trustee place 3 candidates about how to compromise with board members, combat bullying, support teachers and more.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
6 min read

GISD Trustee place 3 candidate Bret Deason says bullying prevention should be in the school safety plan

We interviewed the Granbury ISD trustee place 3 candidates about how to compromise with board members, combat bullying, support teachers and more
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
5 min read

GISD trustee candidate spends her retirement advocating for kids

Teachers who worked with Susan Wood in Cleburne ISD wish Wood could run for school board there, said Santa Fe Elementary School Principal Sabina Landeros.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
2 min read

When to get tested for COVID-19

The number of positive COVID-19 cases detected in Hood county nearly doubled in the past ten days-- going from 95 positive cases on June 30th to 183 positive cases on July 9, 87 of which are active.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
2 min read

Granbury Leaders Urge Residents to Wear Face Masks Before Mandate

During the City Council meeting on the safety and legality of Granbury’s Fourth of July celebration after Governor Abbott’s mandate limiting outdoor crowds to 100 people, one item dominated the conversation: cloth face masks.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
4 min read

Granbury ISD President Calls Place 7 Trustee Bob Swearingen's Facebook Post Appalling

Granbury school board member Bob Swearingen’s Facebook post Tuesday, which joked about sexual misconduct by coaches, incited outrage within the community and demands for his resignation.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
3 min read

As Stimulus Checks Run Out, Granbury Nonprofits See Extreme Need Arising

Although the state has reopened, Granbury nonprofits and the communities they serve are still feeling the effects of the worst economic downturn since The Great Depression.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
4 min read

Granbury Fourth of July Parade, Festival and Fireworks Scheduled Despite Health Concerns

Granbury City Council members did their best to simultaneously promote the upcoming Fourth of July parade and encourage people to stay safe from Coronavirus at the City Council Meeting today.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
2 min read
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Conflicting Agreements, But No Conflict During Black Lives Matter Protest in Granbury

Not everyone agreed about the Black Lives Matter movement on the Granbury square Sunday, but there did seem to be a consensus on the constitutional right to protest.
Katie Coleman
Katie Coleman
5 min read