Originally published October 24, 2026, at 8:56 a.m. CDT. Festival schedules, early voting deadlines, and developing investigations reflect the original reporting date.
Harvest Moon today • Aledo 70-14 • Granbury 28-16
The top 10 stories everyone around the Hood County Microplex is talking about right now.
TODAY’S TOP 10
- Harvest Moon on the Square today
- Aledo routs Weatherford 70-14
- Granbury beats Sam Houston 28-16
- Stephenville tops Jarrell 42-20
- Pearl St. Bridge delay Monday
- Glen Rose ISD names finalist
- Glen Rose FFA national champs
- Remains found in Alvarado
- Cleburne bond early voting on
- Cleburne seeks board applicants
HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL FILLS THE GRANBURY SQUARE TODAY
The Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts has its full Saturday today on the Historic Granbury Square, open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., then 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
More than 100 juried artists from across the country are set up around the Square, along with live music, food vendors and a steamroller art event, the Historic Granbury Merchants Association says.
Tonight brings the Masquerade Street Dance with Rockstrocity from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
If you're driving, the City of Granbury says Bridge and Crockett streets on the Square stay closed through 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Plan ahead and watch for pedestrians.
ALEDO ROUTS COUNTY RIVAL WEATHERFORD 70-14
Aledo put away county rival Weatherford 70-14 at home Friday night, according to MaxPreps and The Community News.
The Bearcats led 28-7 at halftime and 56-7 heading into the final period, Jordan Neal of The Community News reported.
With the win, Aledo improves to 4-1 in District 3-6A, and Weatherford falls to 3-2.
Weatherford coach Marshall Williams said a one-sided loss is tough, but his team still has a lot to play for in its final two regular-season games.
GRANBURY KNOCKS OFF ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON 28-16
The Granbury Pirates beat visiting Arlington Sam Houston 28-16 in Friday's district game, according to MaxPreps.
That win moves Granbury to 3-5 on the season, MaxPreps reported, while Sam Houston drops to 3-5.
Next up, the Pirates travel to Lamar for a District 3-6A game on Friday, Oct. 30.
Sam Houston hosts Aledo the same night.
STEPHENVILLE STAYS UNBEATEN WITH 42-20 WIN OVER JARRELL
Stephenville stayed perfect Friday night, winning 42-20 at Jarrell in a matchup of unbeaten teams, according to MaxPreps.
The game was tied 14-14 at the half before the Yellowjackets pulled away and handed Jarrell its first loss of the season.
Stephenville is now 8-0, while Jarrell falls to 7-1.
Next up, the Erath County Yellowjackets face Burnet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
PEARL ST. BRIDGE: BRIEF DELAY MONDAY MORNING
Drivers crossing the Pearl St. Bridge in Granbury early Monday should plan for a short wait.
The City of Granbury says to expect a brief delay at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, while an overhead banner is removed from the bridge.
City staff posted the notice Oct. 23 and thanked drivers for their patience.
It's the same morning Bridge and Crockett streets on the Square are set to reopen, at 8 a.m.
GLEN ROSE ISD NAMES LONE SUPERINTENDENT FINALIST
The Glen Rose ISD board of trustees has named Courtney Carpenter, Ph.D., superintendent at Argyle ISD, as the lone finalist for its superintendent position, the Glen Rose Reporter reported Oct. 22.
Under Texas law, naming a lone finalist starts a required waiting period before the board can vote to hire.
Watch for the board's final vote once that waiting period ends.
GLEN ROSE FFA WOOL TEAM BRINGS HOME NATIONAL TITLE
The Glen Rose FFA wool team competed in Dallas at the National Wool Judging Contest and came home as national champion, the Glen Rose Reporter reported Oct. 20.
It's a national title for a Somervell County program and a big moment for the students who put in the work.
Congratulations to the team, its advisers and the families who supported them on the road to Dallas.
WOMAN'S REMAINS FOUND ALONG ALVARADO ROAD
The remains of a woman were found along a road in Alvarado on Friday, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators were at the scene in the 3200 block of County Road 208, FOX 4 reported.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office and the Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.
Her identity and cause of death are under investigation, and investigators said they are not yet ready to release specifics. HCE will update as officials share more.
CLEBURNE SAFETY BOND: EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY
Cleburne voters are deciding Proposition A, a public safety facility bond, in the Nov. 3 election, the City of Cleburne says.
Early voting began Oct. 19, and the city has posted project details, FAQs, design materials and tax impact information online.
In Parker and Palo Pinto counties, early voting in the general election runs through Oct. 30, the Mineral Wells Index reported.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
CLEBURNE SEEKS RESIDENTS FOR CITY BOARDS
The City of Cleburne is looking for residents to serve on its boards and commissions.
"Make a Difference by Joining a Board or Commission," the city said in an Oct. 23 notice.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 30.
Residents interested in serving on a city board or commission can apply through the city before the deadline closes next Friday.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Harvest Moon runs 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today on the Granbury Square, with the street dance at 8:30 p.m.
Friday finals: Aledo 70-14, Granbury 28-16, Stephenville 42-20.
Early voting runs through Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
Six counties. One region. Plenty happening.
