Originally posted October 23, 2026 at 8:56 a.m. CDT. Scheduled events and forecasts may change.
Airport lands $92,500 • Brock tower online • Bond vote Nov. 3
The top 10 stories everyone around the Hood County Microplex is talking about right now.
TODAY’S TOP 10
- Airport wins $92,500 grant
- Brock water tower online
- Kuhn back in Mineral Wells
- ESD 1 weighs satellite base
- Cleburne bond vote Nov. 3
- Parks leaders win awards
- Akins talk at WC Nov. 4
- Photo show opens Nov. 7
- Church welcomes new pastor
- Granbury seeks volunteers
GRANBURY AIRPORT WINS $92,500 FOR EVTOL CHARGING
Granbury Regional Airport has been awarded $92,500 in regional funding to help prepare for the next generation of aviation technology.
No local matching funds are required, the City of Granbury said in a news release posted Oct. 21.
Regional Transportation Council members approved $477,500 for four North Texas airports, including Granbury, after the Granbury City Council authorized city staff to apply.
That money will help expand a regional network of charging locations for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs.
They take off and land like a helicopter but are designed to fly more like an airplane. Potential uses include passenger trips, deliveries and other short flights.
City officials say some have suggested Granbury could eventually serve passenger flights to and from DFW Airport.
BROCK WATER TOWER NOW ONLINE
The water tower at Brock ISD is up and running, the Weatherford Democrat reported Oct. 21.
According to the paper, the tower fulfills a long-awaited goal of the school, the Brock community and Parker County Special Utility District.
Its headline says the tower is now feeding the district, and the water company is planning an expanded delivery system.
Weatherford Democrat subscribers can read the full story.
JOHN KUHN RETURNS TO MINERAL WELLS ISD
Former Mineral Wells ISD superintendent John Kuhn is returning to the district, the Weatherford Democrat reported Oct. 21.
Kuhn will guide four components of student and teacher advancement, according to the paper. Its headline describes his new role as a specialist.
The Weatherford Democrat's full story, which is available to subscribers, has more on the four areas he will help guide in the Palo Pinto County district.
ESD 1 WEIGHS NEW SATELLITE BASE
The board overseeing fire and ambulance services in Palo Pinto County was scheduled to discuss opening a new satellite base during a regular meeting Wednesday, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
According to the paper's headline, Emergency Services District 1 is considering a satellite site in Mineral Wells.
Results of the discussion were not available Friday morning. Hood County Express will share the board's decision once it is confirmed.
CLEBURNE PUBLIC SAFETY BOND ON NOV. 3 BALLOT
Cleburne voters are deciding Proposition A, a bond election for a public safety facility, with Election Day set for Nov. 3, the City of Cleburne says.
Early voting began Oct. 19.
Project details, FAQs, design materials and tax impact information are available on the city's website.
Voters can review what the facility would include and how it could affect their taxes before heading to the polls.
CLEBURNE PARKS LEADERS EARN REGIONAL AWARDS
Leaders from Cleburne Parks and Rec have earned regional awards, the City of Cleburne announced Oct. 20.
City officials say they were recognized for their contributions and dedication to the profession.
The department runs the city's parks, recreation programs and community events, and the honors put its staff in the spotlight among peers across the region.
HISTORIAN JAKE AKINS SPEAKS AT WC NOV. 4
Stories that shaped Parker County and the Texas frontier will take center stage Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Weatherford Democrat reports.
Local historian and author Jake Akins will present a public program at Weatherford College that day.
According to the paper's headline, the program will explore Parker County frontier history at the college library.
Akins speaks Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Weatherford College library.
PHOTO SOCIETY PLANS FIRST GALLERY SHOW
The newly formed Cleburne Photography Society will feature the work of local photographers during its inaugural gallery show Nov. 7-28 at the Cleburne Public Library, the Cleburne Times-Review reports.
Original prints from the society's founding members will hang in the free exhibition. Their experience ranges from professional photography to first-time hobbyists, the paper says.
The show runs Nov. 7-28 at the Cleburne Public Library.
UNITED PRESBYTERIAN WELCOMES NEW PASTOR
United Presbyterian Church in Cleburne has welcomed the Rev. George Vander Meulen as its new pastor, the Cleburne Times-Review reports.
Vander Meulen began his ministry at the church on Oct. 5.
He previously served as pastor of Community Presbyterian Church in Benson, Arizona, for more than five years before coming to Cleburne.
Members and visitors can meet the new pastor at the church's Sunday services.
GRANBURY SEEKS BOARD VOLUNTEERS
The City of Granbury is seeking residents and qualified community members to serve on several boards and commissions, according to a city news release posted Oct. 20.
Openings include the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments and Appeals Board. Some positions have specific residency, professional or other eligibility requirements.
Applications are on the city's website for anyone who wants to help shape the future of Granbury.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Early voting is underway on Cleburne's Proposition A public safety bond. Election Day is Nov. 3.
Granbury Regional Airport's $92,500 eVTOL charging grant requires no local match.
Coming up: Jake Akins speaks at Weatherford College Nov. 4, and the Cleburne Photography Society show opens Nov. 7.
Six counties. One region. Plenty happening.
