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The 2026 voter guide
The Hood County Republican Party’s complete two-page guide, with every selection and the original documents.
HOOD COUNTY EXPRESS / NEWS & ARCHIVE
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OpinionGuest opinion
A letter to Hood County voters
Chairman Greg S Harrell’s full letter, reproduced from the supplied October newspaper.
GovernmentReport
When does a Flock search need a warrant?
An October court ruling puts historical vehicle tracking in focus. Granbury’s camera network raises questions about access, safeguards and warrants.
CommunityAnnouncement
Meet the candidates. Bring your questions.
Meet Janet Logsdon and Alex Wolf at Generations Church. Bring your questions Monday, October 5, from 6–8 p.m.
CommunityCommunity photo
Fall is finally here.
A seasonal moment from the Hood County Express community feed.
GovernmentReport
Granbury recall hearings: officials reject allegations and decline to resign
Residents confronted City Hall over trust and development. Officials disputed the allegations and said they would not resign.
OpinionPublisher editorial
From the publisher: the City Council election editorial
Read the publisher’s original election editorial, separately from HCE’s reported coverage.
GovernmentVideo
Video: Dave Eagle discusses data-center development on 60 Minutes
Watch the video shared by HCE on September 21, with the commissioner’s comments on an Amazon proposal.
Public SafetyReport
HCE examines recurring 911 staffing shortages
Pay has risen. Vacancies remain. County officials face questions about recruiting, training and retention ahead of budget decisions.
CommunityReport
National documentary crew films in Hood County
A national documentary crew interviewed local officials and residents about allegations of corruption and the Flock camera controversy.
CommunityFeature
Granbury’s Beau Harris earns Josie Music Awards nomination
The Granbury musician’s single “Oughta See the Other Guy” earned a Josie Music Awards nomination ahead of his September trip to Nashville.
Public SafetyReport
Questions remain about the response to Evelynn Black’s death
Community advocates are seeking answers about medical care and the investigation nearly two years after Evelynn Black’s death.
GovernmentReport
Krottinger civil-rights case: HCE reports October 22 mediation date
The federal civil-rights case is scheduled for an October 22 mediation session through the Fifth Circuit’s program.
GovernmentReport
Rick Frye questions Granbury utility increases and interfund transfers
The former mayor questions rising utility rates, transfers into the general fund and City Hall’s spending priorities.
Local NewsReport
Canyon Creek resident describes impact of wastewater releases
A lakefront resident describes the impact of wastewater releases into a Lake Granbury inlet and her search for answers.
GovernmentReport
HCE reviews five-year drone pricing and the Flock refund dispute
A five-year drone pricing schedule totals $432,994. The county’s earlier Flock refund dispute raises questions about the new contract.
Public SafetyArchive
Texas school safety alert
A 39-year-old man wearing full tactical gear and carrying a handgun entered Zwink Elementary School in Spring, Texas
Public SafetyArchive
Jury convicts nine in north Texas ICE terror plot
Prairieland Detention Center Attack Case Ends With Terror-Related Guilty Verdicts
Schools & SportsArchive
Pirate battle damage assessment
The Granbury Pirate JV Soccer squad delivered a dramatic late-game strike, defeating the Chisholm Trail Rangers 1–0 in a hard-fought battle that came down to the final moments.
Public SafetyArchive
Officer involved shooting
Officer-Involved Shooting Reported Near Granbury City Beach — large law-enforcement presence Friday evening
Public SafetyArchive
Hood County man has been arrested following a fatal crash
A Hood County man has been arrested following a fatal crash that prompted a major emergency response along a rural roadway Saturday.
Local NewsArchive
Off the record | Hood County Express
At Hood County Express, we take those whispers seriously.
CommunityArchive
Chief Deputy Constable Scott London
Hood County is recognizing a milestone that reflects both commitment and character.
CommunityArchive
Local business accomplishment
A major win for Hood County’s business community—local owners Keith and Kara Saunders of Aire Serv of Granbury, Johnson County, and Central Texas have been awarded the Franchise of the Year, the highest honor in the…
Schools & SportsArchive
Pirate battle damage assessment
The Lady Pirates hit the course this week—and left with hardware.
GovernmentArchive
Hospital District Negotiations Terminated Indefinitely
GRANBURY, TX — The Hood County Hospital District has terminated all negotiations related to the potential purchase, lease, or exchange of real property following today’s board meeting.
Schools & SportsArchive
Granbury choir earns sweepstakes honors
The Granbury High School Choir program delivered a standout performance at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, earning the highest distinction possible — Sweepstakes ratings — for both ensembles.
OpinionArchive
Hood county – time to revisit flock cameras
Hood County GOP Chair Greg Harrell just said what a lot of people have been thinking:
Local NewsArchive
Don’t Hear It Late. Hear It First.
Court votes. School alerts. Local politics. Community wins.
GovernmentArchive
UNCOVERED: State Senate Candidate Jon Gimble Secretly Ushered An Unwanted Data Center Into A Quiet Rural Community
Just months before resigning as McLennan County District Clerk, Jon stepped far outside his statutory duties to help Infrakey Capital—an Indian-owned tech giant known for building behemoth data centers around the world.
OpinionArchive
Settled Law, Wasted Resources
Inside Zamarron’s Lawsuit Against the Hood County Republicans
GovernmentArchive
Three Hood County Commissioners set to Testify in Civil Rights Trial
Three current members of the Hood County Commissioners Court — Kevin Andrews, Nannette Samuelson, and Dave Eagle — are scheduled to testify in the upcoming Biggers v. Massingill civil trial, set to begin March 2.
GovernmentArchive
Here are the Republican ballot propositions for the Texas March 3, 2026 primary election:
Texas property taxes should be assessed at the purchase price and phased out entirely over the next six years through spending reductions.
OpinionArchive
Milliseconds, Not Minutes: A Cop’s Lense on ICE and Use of Force
My first badge was pinned to my chest more than 30 years ago.
OpinionArchive
The words we use matter. Unfortunately, old habits die hard.
Even today, I find myself talking about our Constitutional rights.
Local NewsArchive
The gateway to the silicon hill country
In an age where public officials are clamoring at the opportunity to replace natural beauty with promises of technological utopia, Hood County finds itself at an inflection point.
Local NewsArchive
YOUR VOICE! Your News...We Want to Hear From You!
At Hood County Express, we're not just another newspaper...
Local NewsArchive
The Hood County Development Commission Meeting: The Oath of Office
The following is the oath of office used to swear in each Development Commissioner, and the Ex Officio Chairman, of the Hood County Development Commission.
Public SafetyArchive
The Arrest That Changed Everything: Hood County's Reckoning
The attorney that declared war on government overreach
GovernmentArchive
Hood County Judge Election: Understanding the Role and the Race…
Every four years, Hood County voters choose their next County Judge.
Local NewsArchive
New authority in news launches in Hood County vowing “For the People, By the People”...
in recent years, most notably since the COVID pandemic, the general American public has seemed to mistrust what has become known as “Legacy Media”.
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