LOCAL NONPROFIT JOINING FORCES WITH COUNTER HUMAN TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATIN TO RAISE AWARENESS
Local nonprofit joining forces with counter human trafficking organization to raise awareness of intersection between substance abuse and trafficking The Hood County Substance Abuse Council has been sounding the alarm in the communities they serve that substance abuse creates vulnerabilities, and human traffickers exploit others' vulnerabilities for their personal gain. Dallas-based nonprofit DeliverFund is all too aware of that sad fact as well, and they hear stories every day from the victims
GRANBURY ISSUES AMENDED 2020-21 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Granbury ISD issued an amended 2020-21 school calendar on October 20, 2020, after revisions were adopted by the Board of Trustees. The amended calendar includes the following changes: Monday, November 2 will be a student holiday and a staff day.Christmas Break is extended by an additional week with additional student/staff holidays on January 4-8.Monday, January 11 will be a student holiday and a staff day.The last day of school will be Thursday, May 20. The changes are in line with plans announced
HOOD COUNTY BARS AND WINERIES APPROVED TO OPEN AT 50% INDOOR CAPACITY, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 14, 2020
Hood County Judge Ron Massingill has applied for and received approval for all Hood County Bars and Wineries to Open up to 50 percent of their total listed occupancy of the establishment. Where applicable, this 50 percent occupancy limit applies only indoors; the limit does not apply to outdoor areas, events, or establishments, although social distancing and other protocols must be followed. This goes into effect today, October 14, 2020.
GOVERNOR ABBOTT ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO OPEN BARS IN QUALIFYING COUNTIES
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties October 7, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, County Judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning October 14th, provided they assist in enforcing health protocols. The Governor's Executive Order also
THE ANCHOR HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING AT GHS
The Anchor, the student-run school store at Granbury High School, held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Granbury Chamber of Commerce on October 8, 2020. The Anchor is run by senior students studying the business marketing pathway. They have completed multiple classes and showed expertise in business and leadership to be chosen to run the store. The goal of The Anchor is to give the students who run the store a real opportunity to run and operate a business so they get experience for the
GRANBURY CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORS AND TOURNAMENT WINNERS RECOGNIZED
Granbury Chamber Golf Classic Sponsors and Tournament Winners Recognized (Granbury, TX) – The Granbury Chamber of Commerce thanks the following local businesses for their generous support of the Chamber Golf Classic, held Monday, September 28th, at Harbor Lakes Golf Club: Title Sponsor: First National BankGolf Ball Sponsor: Taco CasaLunch Sponsor: H-E-BGolf Cart Sponsor: LA ServicesCorporate Sponsor: All American InsuranceDrink Cart Sponsor: LA Services & Axia Home LoansWater Bottle Sponsor: Granbury
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 9/3/20 8PM
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 9-3-2020, 8 pm 889 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (68 cases reported since the 8-25 report, including recovered case reports from DSHS). We currently have 21 active cases hospitalized or under isolation (significantly decreased from 58 on 8-25), with a 6% positive test rate since last week (unchanged).We have 18 COVID positive deaths reported for Hood County residents. 15/18 (83%) of the deaths were COVID-related
SEPTEMBER 4 AND 18 NOW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2020 Granbury ISD superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn announced that September 4 and 18, 2020, will be professional development days for teachers and staff. Students will not attend school on these two days. “The two days will allow staff to complete professional development that will help us to navigate and continue to improve both virtual and in-person instruction,” Dr. Glenn said. All school buildings will undergo a deep cleaning during this time, according to
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 8/17/2020 9am
709 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (117 new cases reported since my 8-11 report). We currently have 44 active cases hospitalized or under isolation (increased from 23 on 8-11), and an 10.3% positive test rate.Texas Health Trace website has now been in effect for over two months, and DSHS is confirming these self-reports and adding to county numbers across the state. There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of delays
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WC Releases Return to Campus Plan
In preparation for the safe return of students and employees to its campuses for the fall semester, Weatherford College has implemented several practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.The plan went into effect Monday, Aug. 17, extends indefinitely and may be modified as needed.Highlights from the plan include:All individuals are required to wear face coverings when on WC campuses unless alone in a private office, and students must wear masks in classrooms and labs.Recent studies have indicated that
Granbury Takes Leadership Roll With COVID-19 Mask for City, County
Granbury, Texas – The City of Granbury and the Visit Granbury office have taken a leadership role in the wearing of facemasks in Hood County with today’s launch of a multi-pronged promotional campaign to help bring back tourism. The theme for the campaign is, “I wear a mask because I love Granbury,” and was the brainchild of Granbury City Manager Chris Coffman, Visit Granbury Director Tammy Dooley and GreenFox Marketing. The impetus for the campaign came from the July 7, 2020 Granbury City Council
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 8/11/20 9am
592 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (35 new cases detected locally since my 8-4 report). We currently have 23 active cases hospitalized or under isolation (decreased from 82 on 8-4), and an 9.5% positive test rate.Texas Health Trace website has now been in effect for over two months, and DSHS is confirming these self-reports before adding to county numbers across the state. There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of
FREE COVID Testing in Hood County
COVID-19 NO COST TESTING - ANYONE CAN BE TESTED DATES: Thursday, August 13th and Friday, August 14th TIME: 9:00AM to 2:00PM LOCATION: Hood County Emergency Operation Center 401 Deputy Larry Miller Drive Granbury, TX 76048 Additional Info: This is a PCR Nasal Swab test.You must sign up for an appointment window at the website listed below:https://doodle.com/poll/te5xre4kv6gmrcg2Registration will be completed upon arrival with the use of a QR code.Results expected in 72-96 hours.If you are unable to
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 8/4/20 10PM
557 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (49 new cases detected locally since my 7-29 report, and another 109 were added from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), including dozens self-reported through Texas Health Trace). We currently have 82 active cases hospitalized or under isolation, and an 9.3% positive test rate.Texas Health Trace website has now been in effect for over two months, and DSHS is confirming these self-reports before adding to
RANDY LEACH RETIRING AFTER LONG GISD CAREER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2020 Randy Leach, facilities and maintenance director for Granbury ISD, will be retiring from the school district in December 2020. A long-time GISD employee, Leach became the facilities director in 2005 and later assumed leadership of the maintenance department in 2009. In this role, he supervises building construction, renovations, and repairs as well as facility use, landscaping, energy conservation, campus safety, and more. “For several decades, Randy has
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7/29/20, 8am
UPDATED Texas Workforce Commission and DSHS recommendations for repeat COVID testing (7-23-2020): COVID-19 testing is NOT required or recommended for most for people to return to work or regular activities following mild COVID-19 illness. Criteria include at least ten days since the onset of symptoms consistent with coronavirus illness (or date of positive test if no symptoms), complete RESOLUTION of those symptoms, and more than 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication. Download the
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7/23/20, 1PM
341 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (53 new cases since my 7-20 report). We currently have 150 active cases hospitalized or under isolation, and a 9.5% positive test rate.There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of delays in processing local cases to DSHS and their need to ultimately deconflict multiple reporting sources across the state.137 local COVID-19 PCR nasal swab tests (looking for active COVID-19 infection)
Hood County COVID-18 Interim Update - 07/20/20, 11am
288 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (77 new cases since my 7-14 report).There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of delays in processing local cases to DSHS and their need to ultimately deconflict multiple reporting sources across the state.193 local COVID-19 PCR nasal swab tests (looking for active COVID-19 infection) are waiting for laboratory results.288 total cases in Hood County confirmed by positive PCR nasal
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7/14/2020, 10AM
211 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (28 new cases since my 7-9 report).There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of delays in processing local cases to DSHS and their need to ultimately deconflict multiple reporting sources across the state.129 local COVID-19 PCR nasal swab tests (looking for active COVID-19 infection) are waiting for laboratory results. 211 total cases in Hood County confirmed by positive PCR nasal
“Back-to-Back” Win! City of Granbury, Texas Named Best Historic Small Town in America for second year in a row!
Visit Granbury, the City of Granbury’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, today announced Granbury has been named the Best Historic Small Town 2020 by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award. The City of Granbury takes the top spot from 10 nominees in this annual 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award for the second year in a row. The 10Best competition publicized that “Someday, we'll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we'll keep supporting the
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7/9/2020 4PM
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7-9-2020, 4 pm 183 total COVID-19 cases have been detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (52 new cases since my 7-6 report).There are differences between local county reports and DSHS website numbers because of delays in processing local cases to DSHS and their need to ultimately deconflict multiple reporting sources across the state.223 local COVID-19 PCR nasal swab tests (looking for active COVID-19 infection) are waiting for laboratory results.183 total
TRUSTEES APPROVED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR ALL STUDENTS, COVID-19 TESTING FOR ALL STAFF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2020 The Granbury ISD Board of Trustees approved purchase of school supplies for all students as well as COVID-19 testing for all employees during a special meeting on July 9, 2020. The district will be working with Operation School Supplies to provide school supplies for every student in GISD. Pre-packaged supplies for each grade level will enable each student to begin the school year without concern about costs during the health and economic crisis, according to
Hood County COVID-19 Intermin Update: 7/6/20 11:00AM
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 7-6-2020, 11 am 131 total COVID-19 cases detected in Hood County residents since mid-March (36 new cases since my 6-30 report).176 cases are pending laboratory review. We continue to have active COVID-19 cases reported in healthcare facilities, government offices, childcare facilities, nursing homes, churches, restaurants, and other businesses across Hood County.131 total cases84 active cases4 current hospitalizations, most active cases are isolated at home5 total
News Release: 1/8/2020
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