News Flash

COVID Testing

Exactly a year ago there were news releases about free COVID testing being offered to Hood County residents through a cooperative program of the City of Granbury and Hood County. This week, those news releases are showing up in Google searches and that in...

Citizens appointed to City Boards, Commissions and Committees

The individuals who serve on the boards, commissions and committees perform valuable work advising Granbury City Council. At their Jan. 18 meeting, Councilmembers made numerous appointments and reappointments to those boards, commissions and committees:&a...

City of Granbury COVID Policy

Please reference the latest updates from the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) and the Governor's Open Texas Resolution for guidance.

• Mask-wearing is an individual’s choice, and the City of Granbury will have ma...

Councilmembers discuss Bed & Breakfast ordinances

During their January 4, 2022 meeting, Councilmembers deliberated on items 8.2 and 8.3 which considered the approval of two requests to allow an un-hosted Bed & Breakfast at two Granbury addresses. It is a multi-faceted issue that includes balancing co...

Shawn Green named City’s Employee of the Year

Shawn Green has been named the City of Granbury’s “Employee of the Year.” He received the honor from City Manager Chris Coffman during an all-staff luncheon.

Green, a Building Inspector who began working for the City in 2018, ...

Public Works Update, Jan. 4, 2022

Rick Crownover, Public Works Director updated City Councilmembers on progress and future plans to prevent wastewater infiltration and ongoing efforts to comply with TCEQ agreement for clay pipe replacement.

Harbor Lakes Dr. moves to Phase 2

The section between North Plaza Drive and Southtown Drive is complete. Workers are now reconstructing Harbor Lakes between Southtown and 2nd Street. Please use caution in the area, especially when workers are present. Here's video of the project:...

Road Construction- M&M Ranch Road

Asphalt reconstruction will begin on M&M Ranch Road between U.S. Highway 377 and Buttercup Court. It should be finished by the end of January.

City seeking applicants for Charter Review Commission

Commission members review the City Charter and if necessary, propose changes in the Charter to be considered by City Council. Following review of the Commission’s recommendations, they may call an election for voters decide what recommendations ...

“Powered for Life Day” proclaimed in Granbury

A large crowd from the Forward Training Center of Hood County attended the December 7 Granbury City Council meeting as Mayor Jim Jarratt proclaimed that day “Powered for Life Day.”

Earlier this year, the Forward Training Center began th...

Eighth grader participates in Granbury Council meeting

Cameron is the Student Council President at Granbury Middle School, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, participated in the International History Bee and is on the Pirates football team. His parents are Steve and Kriste Ward.

Cameron has set a h...

Sesquicentennial Celebration Team thanked by City Council

Mayor Jim Jarratt asked the leadership of the Sesquicentennial Celebration Team to be recognized at the Dec. 7 City Council meeting. He said, "Our community has a great history filled with many significant events, but you only get one chance at a cel...

Sesquicentennial Celebration Team thanked by City Council

At the December 7, 2021 City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Jarratt thanked the Sesquicentennial Celebration Team Leadership, saying, "Our community has a great history filled with many significant events, but you only get one chance at a celebrating a s...

City Airport receives generous donation

Mayor Jim Jarratt led the City Council, residents, and staff in thanking Lieutenant Colonel Roger McGrath (retired) for his generous donation of model airplanes on display at the Granbury Airport.

McGrath’s distinguished Air Force career began in...

Noise Ordinance History and Future

As Granbury has grown, the number of places providing music and entertainment, especially outdoors, has risen.  About a year ago, in response to complaints from nearby residents and business owners, the Granbury Police Department asked City Staff...

Three separate road reconstruction projects are scheduled

On Monday, Dec. 6, concrete reconstruction will begin on Harbor Lakes Drive between U.S. Highway 377 and Second Street. This project will be done in phases to ensure that business and schools have continuous access. Detour routes will be posted near the c...

City is seeking Contractors

Two Moratoriums: one extended and one enacted

City Council has extended and enacted development related moratoriums in Granbury. The moratorium on new permitting and building on the City’s east side and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) has been extended through October 4, 2022. Also, the...

‘Superior Water’ achievement signs being erected

Earlier this year the TCEQ awarded the designation “…in view of the high standards of water service made available to the residents of The City of Granbury...We appreciate The City of Granbury's existing high standard of wate...

City of Granbury wins award for 19th consecutive year

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has again presented their Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Granbury. This is the nineteenth consecutive year that the City has been honored with this award.

Mayor Jim Jarratt presente...

City of Granbury welcomes two new staff members

The City of Granbury is welcoming two new staff members: Kira Wauwie and Jeff Newpher.

Wauwie is the new Director of Community Development. Her department oversees planning, development, and historic preservation for the citizens of Granbury. She also has ...

US 377 Crossover Closed at Old Granbury Road for the Next Year

The southbound US 377 crossover at Old Granbury Road will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3, until Spring 2022 for construction activities.

Southbound traffic and traffic from Old Granbury Road will continue south on US 377 and use the next crossover t...