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Tarleton wins late; Weatherford ends playoff wait

November 1st, 2026AD

The top 10 stories everyone around the Hood County Microplex is talking about right now.

TODAY’S TOP 10

1. Tarleton stays unbeaten, 28-24

2. Roos clinch playoff berth

3. Brock, Paradise win

4. Monday-night storms possible

5. Cleburne bond vote approaches

6. Granbury cleanup set for Nov. 7

7. Veterans event Nov. 7

8. Roo commits to Angelo State

9. Godley milestone: 2,000 assists

10. Pizza, games in Hudson Oaks

TARLETON STAYS UNBEATEN, 28-24

Tarleton’s unbeaten season survived a late scare Saturday. The Texans beat Eastern Kentucky 28-24 at Memorial Stadium on Halloween, scoring the winning touchdown with 1:54 remaining, according to Tarleton Athletics.

Ranked No. 1 in FCS, Tarleton improved to 9-0. Quarterback Kaden Anderson passed for 351 yards. Next up: Abilene Christian on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.

WEATHERFORD CLINCHES PLAYOFF BERTH

Weatherford is headed to the football playoffs for the first time in five years. The Roos beat Arlington Bowie 28-7 on Friday in District 3-6A, the Weatherford Democrat reports.

A second-half shutout and three unanswered touchdowns secured the berth.

The Roos kept Arlington Bowie off the scoreboard after halftime to close out the district win. Playoff pairings and kickoff details were not part of the report, so watch the school’s athletics updates this week.

BROCK ROLLS; PARADISE BEATS PEASTER

Brock’s 59-7 win over Graham came with a seven-touchdown performance from its quarterback, according to the Weatherford Democrat. The newspaper reports the Eagles are in full control of District 4-4A after the rout.

Elsewhere, Paradise beat Peaster in Friday’s District 4-3A matchup, the newspaper reports, in what it called a defensive battle. Both wins kept Parker County football fans busy on Friday night.

MONDAY WARMTH, THEN STORM CHANCES

The National Weather Service forecast for the Granbury point calls for a partly sunny Monday near 85 degrees, with gusts up to 30 mph.

A Dense Fog Advisory covers Hood County until 10 a.m. this morning, so slow down and use low beams.

Monday night brings a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a quarter to half an inch of rain possible.

Tuesday looks sunny and cooler, near 75, with northwest gusts up to 30 mph.

CURRENT: 61° and foggy at Granbury Regional Airport (8:15 a.m.)

CLEBURNE BOND VOTE APPROACHES

Cleburne’s Proposition A public safety facility bond proposal is on Tuesday’s Nov. 3 ballot, according to the city.

The Weatherford Democrat reports that Parker and Palo Pinto counties had surpassed their early-voting turnout from the last midterm election by Thursday morning.

Cleburne Wire reports more than 33,000 Johnson County voters cast their early ballots during the first week.

GRANBURY CLEANUP SET FOR NOV. 7

Granbury lists the Great Granbury Cleanup, Bulk Trash Collection and Shred It Instead for Saturday, Nov. 7. The city notice puts three cleanup services on next weekend’s calendar.

Before loading a vehicle, check the city’s cleanup and collection information for collection locations, hours and accepted materials. Do not assume every item can be dropped off at every collection location.

WEATHERFORD CELEBRATION SET FOR NOV. 7

The Veterans Business Council’s second Veterans Day Celebration is set for Saturday, Nov. 7, on Weatherford’s courthouse square, the Weatherford Democrat reports.

This planned family-friendly gathering offers another local opportunity to mark Veterans Day weekend.

Put the date on the calendar, and check the organizer’s event details before making the trip to the square. Times and parking details were not included in the report.

WEATHERFORD RECEIVER COMMITS TO ANGELO STATE

Weatherford’s leading receiver committed to Angelo State on Thursday, according to the Weatherford Democrat. He has 691 receiving yards and eight touchdowns this season.

His college commitment came a day before the Roos secured a football playoff berth on Friday. He leads all Roo receivers this season, and he now has a college destination settled before the postseason begins.

GODLEY SETTER PASSES 2,000 ASSISTS

A Godley volleyball setter has surpassed 2,000 career assists for the Ladycats, the Cleburne Times-Review reports.

The newspaper says she has played a key role in directing the team’s offense, creating scoring opportunities for her teammates throughout her high school career.

That figure is a career total, not a single-season count. It marks a Ladycats volleyball achievement alongside this weekend’s regional football results.

HUDSON OAKS PIZZA-AND-GAMES STOP

Mr. Gatti’s inside the Hudson Oaks Walmart offers claw machines, arcade games and a fresh pizza buffet, according to the Weatherford Democrat.

The combination puts food and games inside the grocery-shopping stop. If it is on your family’s list, check current buffet hours and menu prices before heading out; neither is included in this report.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Tarleton stayed unbeaten; Weatherford secured a playoff return.

Watch Monday night’s storm forecast as Tuesday’s election approaches.

Granbury’s cleanup and Weatherford’s veterans event are Saturday, Nov. 7.

Six counties. One region. Plenty happening.

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