Originally published October 29, 2026. Voting totals, weather and event details reflect the original reporting time.
MICROPLEX NEWS
Johnson County vote up 63% • Parker County up 51% • Voting ends Friday
October 29th, 2026AD
The top 10 stories everyone around the Hood County Microplex is talking about right now.
TODAY’S TOP 10
1. In-person vote up 22% in Hood
2. Hood polls open until 7 p.m.
3. Traffic stops up to 10 minutes
4. Godley junior wins region
5. State workforce grant
6. 50% chance Friday, Saturday
7. Yields down 30% to 40%
8. Relief for flood-prone areas
9. Library fest, Bike Night
10. Nine boards have openings
JOHNSON EARLY VOTE UP 63%
Early voting turnout is running well ahead of the 2022 midterm across the region, according to TexPolls, which compiles daily Texas Secretary of State reports. The latest counts run through Oct. 27, day 9 of 12.
Johnson County has 40,222 early votes, or 29.7% of registered voters. In-person voting there is up 63% from the same day in 2022.
Parker County leads the area in turnout share at 32.6%, with 43,688 early votes. In-person voting is up 51%.
Hood County has 14,891 early votes, or 27.5%, with in-person voting up 22%. Statewide, 29.7% of registered voters have voted early.
EARLY VOTING ENDS FRIDAY
Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day to vote early in person, according to the Hood County elections office.
Hood County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday in the Annex 1 meeting room at 1410 West Pearl St. in Granbury.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Hood and Parker counties are in the Countywide Polling Place Program, so voters there can use any location in their county that day, according to TexPolls.
Johnson County voters should plan to vote at their assigned precinct. Bring an approved photo ID, such as a Texas driver license or a U.S. passport.
LOOP 567 FILM DELAYS
A film production is causing temporary traffic delays on Loop 567 between FM 4 and Highway 377, near Granbury Regional Airport, the City of Granbury said.
Through Tuesday, Nov. 3, drivers may face traffic stops of up to 10 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Granbury police officers are helping with traffic control.
Full closures in both directions are set from 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to 6 a.m. Friday, and again from 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, to 6 a.m. Saturday. The city suggests alternate routes during the overnight closures.
GODLEY GIRLS HEAD TO STATE
The Godley girls cross country team is headed to the UIL state championships for the third time in four seasons, the Cleburne Times-Review reported.
Godley finished third at the Region II-4A Championships on Oct. 26 at Rolling Hills Soccer Complex in Fort Worth. The Ladycats scored 132 points to claim one of four team qualifying berths.
A Godley junior won the individual regional championship, finishing the 2-mile race in 11 minutes, 44.70 seconds.
WC GETS $66,500 ROBOTICS GRANT
Weatherford College received a $66,500 Jobs and Education for Texans grant from the Texas Workforce Commission this month, the Weatherford Democrat reported.
The college will use the money to buy advanced robotics training equipment.
Details on which classes will use the new equipment were not included in the free preview of the story. As of this morning, the college had not posted more about the grant.
SHOWERS INTO HALLOWEEN
Rain chances stay in the forecast through Halloween, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Granbury.
Today is cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. and a high near 81. Tonight brings a 50% chance of showers and a low around 63.
Friday has a 50% chance of showers and a high near 74. Halloween Saturday carries a 50% chance of showers and a high near 77. Sunday looks mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
DROUGHT CUTS PUMPKIN CROP
Texas pumpkin growers are finishing an early harvest after extreme drought cut yields in the state's primary production area by an estimated 30% to 40%, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent.
That estimate comes from the weekly AgriLife crop and weather report, published this week by the Weatherford Democrat.
The smaller crop comes just ahead of Halloween weekend.
MINERAL WELLS DRAINAGE PLAN
Residents in the most flood-prone areas of Mineral Wells could see relief under a master drainage plan delivered to the city council, according to a local news report.
Engineers outlined steps the city can take to address its drainage issues, the report said. It also noted that new emergency phone notices are available.
Residents in flood-prone neighborhoods may want to sign up for those notices, with showers in the forecast through the weekend.
CLEBURNE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Cleburne has several community events this Halloween weekend, Cleburne Wire reported.
The Cleburne Public Library fall festival returns Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the City of Cleburne. Bike Night at Grumps Burgers is set for Friday.
The weekend lineup also includes fitness classes, a church Mass and outdoor options at Cleburne State Park.
With showers in the forecast, check with organizers before heading out.
GRANBURY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The City of Granbury is seeking residents and qualified community members to serve on city boards and commissions.
Openings include the Parks Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, Airport Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Seats are also open on the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, Ethics Commission, and the Building Standards, Plumbing, Adjustments and Appeals Board.
Some positions have residency, professional or other eligibility requirements. Applications are at granbury.org/Boards.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Early voting ends Friday. Hood polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Annex 1 in Granbury.
Showers are possible through Halloween Saturday.
Expect short traffic stops on Loop 567 near the airport.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Six counties. One region. Plenty happening.
