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Local NewsReport

Evening News Brief: October 26, 2026

City answers recall suit • Final week of early voting • Burgers & Badges Tuesday • FM 4 work • Ariat Arena

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News Around Texas: October 26, 2026

TCEQ pauses automated permitting • Suspense-list voters retain voting rights • Baylor fires Dave Aranda • Counterfeit watches seized at DFW • Aubrey school honors custodian.

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GovernmentReport

City Answers Officials’ Recall Lawsuit, Asks for Dismissal With Prejudice

The City of Granbury has filed its answer to the lawsuit brought by Mayor Jim Jarratt, Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Wadley and Council Member Gary “Skip” Overdier over recall petitions. It asks the court to deny the officials’ relief and dismiss their suit with prejudice.

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Microplex News: October 26, 2026

Johnson County commissioners meet, Hood County early voting enters its last week, Great Granbury Cleanup approaches, and regional news from Cleburne, Weatherford, Palo Pinto County and Stephenville.

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Morning News Brief: October 26, 2026

Granbury Square streets set to reopen at 8 a.m.; early voting continues 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; DFW opens four gates.

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America Tonight: October 25, 2026

DOJ Alaska Senate suit, Machado returns to Venezuela, 12 injured near FAMU, Four Corners flooding concerns and rising measles cases.

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News Around Texas: October 25, 2026

4.2 million early votes • Emergency ballot options • San Antonio homicides decline • Houston crash • Dallas I-30 closure

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Midday News Brief: October 25, 2026

An HCE count shows 9,236 Hood County voters October 19–23; Tarleton State improves to 8–0 with a 49–6 win, plus Granbury weather and traffic.

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Microplex News: October 25, 2026

Sunday early voting, Tarleton's 49–6 victory, Red Ribbon Week, regional infrastructure projects and community events.

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Morning News Brief: October 25, 2026

Sunday early voting hours in Hood County, final day of Harvest Moon Festival, downtown road closures and Texas headlines.

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America Tonight: October 24, 2026

Trump votes early in Florida, a proposed New York Archdiocese settlement, Iran-related threats, Starlink in Ukraine and California ballot inquiries.

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Evening News Brief: October 24, 2026

Sunday Hood County early voting hours, Granbury's football win, Square reopening, an I-30 closure and a Gilead settlement.

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News Around Texas: October 24, 2026

Paxton sues OpenAI, Texas early voting passes 3.36 million in a partial report, TCEQ shuts an online permit system, and a trooper is shot in San Angelo.

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Midday News Brief: October 24, 2026

Hood County early voting until 7 p.m., TCEQ suspensions of 17 data center permits, the weekend forecast and traffic updates.

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Microplex News: October 24, 2026

Harvest Moon Festival, Aledo's 70–14 win, Granbury's 28–16 victory, Glen Rose FFA champions, and regional updates from the Hood County Microplex.

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Morning News Brief: October 24, 2026

Granbury Harvest Moon Festival, Pirates homecoming victory, Pearl Street bridge delay, SNAP enrollment and an immigration bond ruling.

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America Tonight: October 23, 2026

Former FBI officials face charges, an Alaska election lawsuit, Canadian tariffs, Medicare plan changes and events in Hebron.

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News Around Texas: October 23, 2026

Texas SNAP enrollment falls, FEMA appeal deadline approaches, Van Zandt County shooting developments and TCEQ permit suspensions.

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Midday News Brief: October 23, 2026

Sheriff vehicles and surveillance resolution on upcoming Hood County Commissioners Court agenda, TCEQ filing and Friday weather.

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Microplex News: October 23, 2026

Ten local stories including Granbury airport's eVTOL grant, Brock water tower and Cleburne public safety bond vote.

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Morning News Brief: October 23, 2026

Granbury Square closures, November cleanup, Stage 1 watering guidelines, TCU leadership and Texas child-care assistance.

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America Tonight: October 22, 2026

Court limits DHS voter field operations, oil prices, a DOJ inquiry, a Tibet earthquake and an obituary for Tom Skerritt.

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Evening News Brief: October 22, 2026

Hood County approves 107 security cameras, city board openings, county road equipment purchases and Texas legal developments.

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News Around Texas: October 22, 2026

Texas early-voting deadlines, a deputy killed near Canton, $8 million in rural health funding, a TCEQ permit portal shutdown, and El Paso's whole blood initiative.

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Midday News Brief: October 22, 2026

Bowls of Hope benefits Mission Granbury's food pantry, Carrier plans a $600 million Fort Worth facility, and Texas initial jobless claims reach 13,459.

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Microplex News: October 22, 2026

Glen Rose ISD superintendent finalist meeting, Granbury college golf winners, Weatherford College housing, Burleson roadwork and regional news.

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Morning News Brief: October 22, 2026

GISD job fair, October 23 mail ballot deadline, Shanley House art show, Lake Granbury reservoir capacity and Texas news.

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America Tonight: October 21, 2026

Supreme Court inmate care orders, renewed Ukraine peace talks, Meta's $25 billion fine, a Toledo chemical leak and Wall Street earnings.

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Evening News Brief: October 21, 2026

Granbury council water financing, GHS homecoming parade, airport funding, FEMA flood aid decision and data center permit debate.

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GovernmentReport

U.S. Orders Non-Emergency Staff Out of Saudi Arabia

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced an ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.

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Midday News Brief: October 21, 2026

GISD transportation pitch, United Way multimedia studio, Spartan Race weekend, plugged oil wells, Granbury weather and local street closures.

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CommunityReport

Spartan’s Local Impact in Granbury

Visit Granbury says Spartan races have generated more than $3 million in historical annual economic impact. The 2025 event drew thousands of registrations.

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CommunityReport

New Media Studio at the United Way Hub

An Atmos Energy grant funded a new United Way of Hood County multimedia studio featuring The Pantry Project, a cooking series using pantry staples.

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Local NewsReport

Microplex News: October 21, 2026

Tarleton tops FCS coaches poll, Parker County turnout nearly doubles, Cleburne bond, Graford solar project, Hill College grant and Granbury square closures.

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Morning News Brief: October 21, 2026

Granbury college golf finale, city board applications, Corvette fundraiser for the animal shelter, early voting, bridge work and Hood County weather.

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Evening News Brief: October 20, 2026

Texas A&M and Oregon lead Granbury college golf, local bookstore plans author fair, beekeeper grows to 400 hives, Williamsburg Court water repair and Texas news.

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America Tonight: October 20, 2026

Justice Department whistleblower rewards, Ukraine missile warnings, Boeing 737 Max 10 certification, farm payments and Mexican cattle imports.

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News Around Texas: October 20, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court takes Texas home distilling case; State Fair attendance hits 2.1 million; tax shelter charges, Tyler dam study and El Paso courthouse fire.

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Midday News Brief: October 20, 2026

College golf in Granbury airs on Golf Channel • City Council budget and HVAC agenda • Homestead exemptions • Bexar County early voting • Sunny, 80°

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Local NewsFeature

I-20 Lane Closure at RM 2871

Night work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. CT through Friday, October 23, on the Weatherford–Aledo–Fort Worth commute route.

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Local NewsFeature

Recall Petition Volunteer Seeks to Join Officials’ Lawsuit

GRANBURY — A volunteer who says she gathered signatures for Granbury's recall petitions has asked to join the lawsuit three city officials filed to stop them. She wants the court to order the recall election.

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Local NewsFeature

Early Voting Is Open in Hood County Through Oct. 30

GRANBURY — Early voting for the Nov. 3 election opened today and runs through Friday, Oct. 30, at the Hood County Annex 1 meeting room, 1410 W. Pearl St. in Granbury, according to Hood County Elections Administration.

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CommunityAnnouncement

🏁 AROO, Spartans! 🏁

The Dallas Spartan Trifecta is ON at Twin Canyons Ranch in Granbury today and tomorrow, with rocks, river beds, limestone bluffs and plenty of mud. 💪

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GovernmentReport

THE DATA CENTER DOCKET: AG's Water-Use Letters Reach Hood County Developments

Hood County is named for the first time in the state's data center investigation. It is one of 32 counties where data center developments received letters from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office demanding up-to-date and accurate water-use information, according to a news release the office issued Thursday.

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GovernmentReport

Flock-Like Tracking, But Aimed At Police

Canadian creator Anthony Sistilli says Peel Regional Police visited after he posted short videos demonstrating a homemade plate reader aimed at police vehicles. He told Straight Arrow News that officers asked about his intentions, including whether he planned to map police movements, and raised safety concerns.

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GovernmentReport

Who brought Andy Taylor to Granbury?

For several minutes Tuesday night, Granbury City Attorney Jeremy SoRelle explained why the City Council would eventually have to order a recall election.

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GovernmentReport

Something doesn’t add up in Granbury

The recall petitions had advanced into the City Charter’s recall process. The targeted officials declined to resign. Tuesday night, the City Council was preparing to take the next step toward a May recall election.

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GovernmentAnnouncement

Granbury recall election on the October 6 council agenda

🚨 Granbury City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m., with a notice ordering a recall election for May 2027 on the agenda. Petition organizers disagree with that timeline, and the fight is expected to return to federal court.

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OpinionParty voter guide

The 2026 voter guide

The Hood County Republican Party’s complete two-page guide, with every selection and the original documents.

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OpinionGuest opinion

A letter to Hood County voters

Chairman Greg S Harrell’s full letter, reproduced from the supplied October newspaper.

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GovernmentReport

When does a Flock search need a warrant?

An October court ruling puts historical vehicle tracking in focus. Granbury’s camera network raises questions about access, safeguards and warrants.

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Public SafetyReport

Heavy rain and flooding threat moving toward Hood County

GRANBURY — Hood County residents waking up early Thursday should be prepared for a wet and potentially hazardous morning as thunderstorms and heavy rain approach from the west and northwest.

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CommunityCommunity photo

Fall is finally here.

A seasonal moment from the Hood County Express community feed.

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GovernmentReport

Five Granbury officials face recall hearings tonight

Granbury’s mayor and four City Council members are scheduled for separate recall hearings tonight during a special meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, September 28th, at Granbury City Hall, 116 W. Bridge Street.

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Public SafetyReport

Investigator Luckie leaves sheriff’s office

Hood County Express has learned that former Hood County Sheriff’s Office investigator James Luckie is no longer employed by the department.

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Local NewsReport

Taste of fall could reach Granbury next weekend

GRANBURY, TX — After another stretch of triple-digit heat, early forecasts are showing noticeably cooler weather arriving in Granbury next weekend.

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Public SafetyArchive

Texas school safety alert

A 39-year-old man wearing full tactical gear and carrying a handgun entered Zwink Elementary School in Spring, Texas

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Schools & SportsArchive

Pirate battle damage assessment

The Granbury Pirate JV Soccer squad delivered a dramatic late-game strike, defeating the Chisholm Trail Rangers 1–0 in a hard-fought battle that came down to the final moments.

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Public SafetyArchive

Officer involved shooting

Officer-Involved Shooting Reported Near Granbury City Beach — large law-enforcement presence Friday evening

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CommunityArchive

Local business accomplishment

A major win for Hood County’s business community—local owners Keith and Kara Saunders of Aire Serv of Granbury, Johnson County, and Central Texas have been awarded the Franchise of the Year, the highest honor in the…

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GovernmentArchive

Hospital District Negotiations Terminated Indefinitely

GRANBURY, TX — The Hood County Hospital District has terminated all negotiations related to the potential purchase, lease, or exchange of real property following today’s board meeting.

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Schools & SportsArchive

Granbury choir earns sweepstakes honors

The Granbury High School Choir program delivered a standout performance at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, earning the highest distinction possible — Sweepstakes ratings — for both ensembles.

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Local NewsArchive

The gateway to the silicon hill country

In an age where public officials are clamoring at the opportunity to replace natural beauty with promises of technological utopia, Hood County finds itself at an inflection point.

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