Originally published October 25, 2026 at 8:56 a.m. CDT. Weather conditions, voting schedules and other time-sensitive information refer to the original publication date and are not live updates.
Early voting today • Tarleton 49-6 • Red Ribbon Week
The top 10 stories everyone around the Hood County Microplex is talking about right now.
TODAY’S TOP 10
- Early voting today at Annex 1
- Tarleton 49-6, now 8-0
- Red Ribbon Week starts Oct. 26
- Drainage plan targets grants
- Brock water tower online
- Lady Liberty party Wednesday
- Halloween events in Cleburne
- Frontier history talk Nov. 4
- Godley FFA degrees earned
- Temple tours Nov. 5-21
EARLY VOTING OPEN TODAY AT ANNEX 1 IN GRANBURY
Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood County Annex 1, 1410 W. Pearl St., Granbury, according to Hood County Elections.
Weekday early voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day to vote early in person.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
NO. 1 TARLETON ROLLS WEST GEORGIA 49-6
Tarleton State won its first game as the No. 1 team in FCS, beating West Georgia 49-6 on Saturday at University Stadium, Tarleton Athletics reported.
After a one-point first quarter, the Texans (8-0, 3-0 UAC) scored 42 unanswered points. Quarterback Kaden Anderson accounted for five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing, and threw for 296 yards.
Tarleton returns home to face Eastern Kentucky at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Memorial Stadium for Military Appreciation night.
GRANBURY ISD RED RIBBON WEEK STARTS MONDAY
Granbury ISD's Red Ribbon Week starts Monday, Oct. 26, according to the district's events calendar.
Also on the district's upcoming calendar are a Board Strategic Planning Work Session, the Elementary Boo Run and GISD Band Community Night.
Families can check with their campus for event times, or call the district office at 217 N. Jones St. in Granbury at (817) 408-4000.
MINERAL WELLS DRAINAGE PLAN EYES FEDERAL GRANTS
Mineral Wells has a new master drainage plan for the Crystal Creek watershed, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
Engineers said the two top projects, estimated at $17.9 million and $1.47 million, are the ones most likely to attract 90% federal grant funding.
City leaders are also urging residents to sign up for Well Aware, which sends emergency notices by phone, text and email.
BROCK WATER TOWER NOW ONLINE IN PARKER COUNTY
A new 1 million gallon water tower in Brock is online and feeding Parker County Special Utility District customers, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
The district serves 2,150 meters across 87 square miles and is waiting on a $20 million grant application for bigger lines.
With the tower running, Brock ISD no longer needs the temporary water tanks that were installed for its new Intermediate campus.
Some customers might see pressure variations during the coming weeks.
CLEBURNE PARTIES FOR LADY LIBERTY'S 140TH
Cleburne will celebrate the Statue of Liberty's 140th birthday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Cleburne Public Library, 302 W. Henderson St., the Cleburne Times-Review reported.
The come-and-go party will have a presentation, a book display and a woman dressed as Lady Liberty for photos.
American Legion Post 50's annual fundraiser starts at 1 p.m. Nov. 8, and a historic plaque dedication is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 11.
CLEBURNE HALLOWEEN WEEK: FESTIVAL, 5K, DANCE
The Cleburne Public Library marks the 20th year of its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, the Cleburne Times-Review reported.
Runners can join the Zombie Run 5K at 7 a.m. Oct. 31 at Hulen Park.
At the Elks Lodge, the Blue Suede Boos dance is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Admission is $10 per person.
HISTORIAN TO TALK PARKER COUNTY FRONTIER
Local historian and author Jake Akins will talk about Parker County frontier history from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Weatherford College's Speaker Jim Wright Library, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
Akins, a member of the Parker County Historical Commission, will cover the stories of Martha Sherman and Cynthia Ann Parker. Audience questions continue until 6:30 p.m.
The free event is open to the community.
42 GODLEY FFA MEMBERS EARN GREENHAND DEGREES
Forty-two Godley High School and Godley Middle School FFA members earned their Greenhand Degrees at the chapter's Oct. 13 meeting, the Cleburne Times-Review reported.
The Greenhand Degree is the first degree members can earn in the National FFA Organization.
To qualify, students must be enrolled in an agricultural education course, learn the FFA Creed and motto, and plan a supervised agricultural experience.
NEW BURLESON TEMPLE OPENS FOR FREE TOURS NOV. 5
Free public tours of the new Fort Worth Texas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Burleson run Nov. 5-21, except Sundays, the Cleburne Times-Review reported.
The temple is at 1851 Greenridge Drive. It's the first temple open house in the area since the Dallas Texas Temple in 1984.
Visitors can see the interior and grounds. After the dedication, temples are generally reserved for church members.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Early voting is open today 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Annex 1 in Granbury, and runs through Oct. 30.
No. 1 Tarleton beat West Georgia 49-6 to go 8-0.
Election Day is Nov. 3.
Six counties. One region. Plenty happening.
