Originally posted October 21, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. CDT. Time-sensitive observations reflect the original publication.
GISD hears bus pitch • New United Way studio • Old wells under new homes
MIDDAY HEADLINES
- GISD hears bus outsourcing pitch
- New United Way media studio
- Spartan Race weekend recap
- Old wells under new subdivisions
MIDDAY WEATHER
CURRENT: 68° and clear at Granbury Regional Airport at 10:35 a.m., with an east wind near 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny, high near 82°. East-southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, low around 57°. East-southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
NEXT 12 HOURS: noon 74° • 3 p.m. 80° • 6 p.m. 79° • 9 p.m. 67° • midnight 62°, sunny then clear
HAZARDS: An NWS Air Quality Alert covers Hood County until 6:30 p.m. today.
3-DAY OUTLOOK
Thursday: sunny, 84°/57°
Friday: mostly sunny, 84°/58°
Saturday: mostly sunny, 82°/59°
TRAFFIC
Tonight: portions of Jones, Rucker, Crossland and Pearl streets will close from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. for the Granbury High School Homecoming Parade, the city said.
Bridge and Crockett streets on the Square will close from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, through 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, the city said.
Old Granbury Road remains closed at Walnut Creek. Use Industrial Boulevard and US 377.
MIDDAY LEAD
GISD TRUSTEES HEAR BUS OUTSOURCING PITCH
Granbury ISD trustees heard a presentation from First Student Transportation at their Oct. 19 meeting about what a possible agreement to run district bus service could include, Hood County News reported.
The board took no action. Staff, parents and community members will be asked for input before any decision is made, the newspaper reported.
Superintendent Morawski called the session educational and "not an official interview for contracting." Chief Financial Officer Griffin said the district is "exploring options," including a possible route study.
First Student's Rhiannon Castillo told trustees, "We're not lowering pay or laying off drivers." Board President Gore raised concerns about drivers keeping TRS retirement benefits.
LOCAL PRIDE
NEW MEDIA STUDIO AT THE UNITED WAY HUB
United Way of Hood County says an Atmos Energy grant funded its new multimedia studio at the Hub.
Its Hood Talk Media page features “The Pantry Project,” a cooking series built around pantry staples. Recipes include spaghetti bake, chicken teriyaki and potato soup, with local food pantry information alongside them.
For information about the studio, contact United Way at 817-579-5100 or office@unitedwayhoodcounty.com. The organization lists its address as 301 N. Hannaford St. in Granbury.
SPARTAN RACE WEEKEND WRAPS AT TWIN CANYONS
The Dallas Spartan Race brought obstacle racers to Twin Canyons Ranch in Granbury on Oct. 17-18.
Courses ranged from a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles to an Ultra 50K with 60 obstacles.
NEWS FROM AROUND TEXAS
OLD OIL WELLS SIT UNDER NEW SUBDIVISIONS
Texas has no statewide law regulating construction around plugged oil and gas wells, and developers do not have to tell buyers about them, The Texas Tribune reported with Inside Climate News and the San Antonio Express-News.
In San Antonio, the state has replugged one well five times, yet gas still leaks. The Railroad Commission says it will try a different strategy and materials.
BOTTOM LINE
No GISD decision yet on outsourcing buses.
A new media studio at the United Way Hub.
Homecoming parade closures start at 5:30 p.m.
