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Compute North Launches New 300MW Data Center In Granbury, Texas
Friday, April 08, 2022
Compute North Launches New 300MW Data Center In Granbury, Texas

The TIER 0™ Data Center near the Wolf Hollow Power Plant Will Enhance Grid Reliability and Provide Fully Curtailable Load to ERCOTEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – April 8, 2022 — Compute North, the leader in sustainable, large-scale computing infrastructure, today announced construction is underway to build a 300MW TIER 0™ data center next to the Wolf Hollow generation station in Granbury, Texas. Compute North’s modular infrastructure will be scalable up to 600MW and co-located directly at the source, providing

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1/20/2022
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1/20/2022

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 924 Confirmed Cases reported as of today.   We are at 223 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (92 new deaths since 7/27/2021)   We have tested a total of 107,573 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  33 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1/6/2022
Thursday, January 06, 2022
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1/6/2022

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 461 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 216 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (84 new deaths since 7/27/2021)   We have tested a total of 102,625 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  12 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 12/21/2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 12/21/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 157 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 215 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (83 new deaths since 7/27/2021)   We have tested a total of 98,910 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  8 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

GISD SCHOOL TRUSTEES HOLD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
GISD SCHOOL TRUSTEES HOLD MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The Granbury ISD Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on December 13, 2021.   Trustees approved the annual financial audit report for the year ending August 31, 2021. Rick Kline, audit manager with Snow Garrett Williams CPA, delivered the unqualified opinion – the highest available – regarding the district’s financial condition to the trustees. A copy of the report is available on the school district’s website at www.granburyisd.org/budget.   Board members approved the district technology

GRANBURY CHAMBER REBRAND REVEAL WOWS ATTENDEES AT AWARDS BANQUET
Friday, December 03, 2021
GRANBURY CHAMBER REBRAND REVEAL WOWS ATTENDEES AT AWARDS BANQUET

(Granbury, TX) Guests at last night’s “Best of Business Awards Banquet” celebrated both the winners and a full-scale rebrand for the Granbury Chamber. 2020-2021 Best of Business Winners included: Pivotal Excellence - Granbury ISD and Lake Granbury Medical CenterWomen in Business – Kristi Dobbins, Lakeside Physicians and Roxanne Laney, Arts & Letters BookstoreGranbury Young Professional – Matt Bufkin, First National Bank and Steven Kuban, The Kuban Firm  Rising Star Award – Brew Drinkery and Hotel Lucy 

GISD LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REVIEWS FACILITY PLANS, CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
GISD LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REVIEWS FACILITY PLANS, CONSTRUCTION COSTS

A Granbury ISD Long Range Planning Committee heard a presentation on construction costs and reviewed a facility proposal during its fourth meeting on November 8, 2021, in the Granbury High School auditorium.   Steve Hulsey, education sector leader with the Corgan architectural firm, presented information on construction costs in the current market, while giving some insight into escalated costs as well as labor and supply issues resulting from the worldwide economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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GRANBURY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE 2020-2021 BEST OF BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS
Tuesday, November 09, 2021
GRANBURY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES THE 2020-2021 BEST OF BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS

The Granbury Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors met recently to review all of the nominations submitted by the membership and selected the following recipients for the 2020-2021 Best of Business Awards:  Pivotal Excellence - Granbury ISD and Lake Granbury Medical Center(Successfully adapted business strategy during and after COVID and met additional challenges related to maximizing employee retention and the ability to serve customers, while growing the business.)  According to Chamber President/CEO,

GISD LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE EXPLORES FACILITY OPTIONS
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
GISD LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE EXPLORES FACILITY OPTIONS

A Granbury ISD Long Range Planning Committee explored facility options during its third meeting on October 25, 2021, in the Granbury High School auditorium.   GISD superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn presented multiple options for facility construction and alignment.  One possibility includes a new elementary school for 700 students while providing a new classroom wing at Granbury High School to accommodate 400 students.  A separate proposal centers on a new high school for 3,500 students with career and

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 10/7/2021
Thursday, October 07, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 10/7/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 340 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 184 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (48 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 87,354 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individuals tested)  18 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/30/2021
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/30/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 445 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 176 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (40 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 86,133 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  16 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/16/2021
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/16/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 871 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 164 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (28 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 82,857 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  24 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 10
Monday, September 13, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 10

For the week ending September 10, 2021, there were 103 positive COVID-19 cases among Granbury ISD students and staff. There are 216 active cases with a total of 495 cases for the 2021-22 school year.   Due to privacy requirements, the school district will not release names or details that may identify these individuals.    The district followed state and local protocols in notifying parents by email of the positive tests.   All parents, students, and staff members should remain aware of symptoms that

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/9/2021
Thursday, September 09, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/9/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 826 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 157 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (21 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 80,895 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  26 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/1/2021
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 9/1/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 655 Active Cases reported as of today.   We are at 152 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (16 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 78,176 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s tested)  35 currently reported local hospitalizations due to COVID-19, all other active

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/26/2021
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/26/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 544 Active Cases reported as of today. Hood County has seen a 12.54 percent decrease of positive cases from last week.   We are at 147 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (11 new deaths since 7/20/2021) No Change   We have tested a total of 75,793 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not individual’s

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/19/2021
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/19/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 175 Active Cases reported as of today. Hood County has seen a 63.5% percent increase of positive cases in the last seven-day period.   We are at 147 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (11 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 73,960 citizens in Hood County. (This is total tests administered not

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/12/2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 8/12/2021

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 137 Active Cases reported as of today. Hood County has seen an 86.23% percent increase of positive cases in the last seven day period. This is a 51.59% percent decrease from the last report.   We are at 143 total COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. (7 new deaths since 7/20/2021)   We have tested a total of 72,580 citizens in

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 7/20/2021 3pm
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 7/20/2021 3pm

This is an update based on numbers and concerns from reports received on positive cases in the community from DSHS for Hood County.   There are 101 New Active Cases reported as of today. Since July 5, 2021, Hood County has seen a 13% percent increase on cases.   We are at 136 COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. ( 7 new deaths since May 15th)   We have tested a total of 66,474  citizens in Hood County.   Our TSA Regional Hospital Rate as of today is 11.49% an overall

Governor Abbott Appoints Bufkin To 355th Judicial District Court
Friday, June 18, 2021
Governor Abbott Appoints Bufkin To 355th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Bufkin as Judge of the 355th Judicial District Court in Hood County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Bryan Bufkin of Granbury is a partner at Bufkin & Adams, PLLC., and previously served as an assistant district attorney for the Johnson and Somervell Counties District Attorney’s Office. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and its Criminal Judicial Section. Additionally, he is a

Hood County Public Health Authority COVID-19 Risk Assessment Update - 5-19-2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hood County Public Health Authority COVID-19 Risk Assessment Update - 5-19-2021

In light of the latest US Centers of Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals and Governor Abbot's latest Executive Order GA-36 issued this week, I am providing a local update.  It you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you are not currently at risk of getting ill from or transmitting COVID-19 to others, with or without wearing a mask or social distancing. If you have not been fully vaccinated, continue to respect the rights of others and follow public health

CHAMBER’S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PARTNER WITH GHS CTE, CHRISTIAN BROTHER’S AUTOMOTIVE AND FUNKY MUNKY SHAVED ICE  FOR “ADULTING 101: BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE”
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
CHAMBER’S YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PARTNER WITH GHS CTE, CHRISTIAN BROTHER’S AUTOMOTIVE AND FUNKY MUNKY SHAVED ICE FOR “ADULTING 101: BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE”

The Granbury Young Professionals are bringing basic car maintenance tips and free shaved ice, compliments of Funky Munky Shaved Ice, to Granbury High School students. The GYP’s “Adulting 101” series continues to connect business leaders with young professionals, this time including the Career, Technology & Engineering (CTE) students of Granbury High School.   “The “Adulting 101” series has been extremely popular with the young professionals,” shares Rachael Derrez, Director of Membership & Events with the

GHS ANNOUNCES OFFICERS, MEMBERS FOR 35TH STOWAWAY LINE
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
GHS ANNOUNCES OFFICERS, MEMBERS FOR 35TH STOWAWAY LINE

Members of the Stowaways, the dance and drill team at Granbury High School, were recently selected for the 2021-22 school year.    Officers are captain Lu Johns-De La Garza, first lieutenant Kiana Mulverhill, senior lieutenant Hannah Rogers, and junior lieutenants Victoria Burkey and Faith Brown.   Others in the 35th Stowaway Line are Abby Boyd, Abbigail Catron, Rylie Cox, E’Leena Current, Kiley Dove, Sarah Drake, Stormy Evans, Haven Gallegos, Emory Gilbert, Kaidynce Haws, Rylee Henthorn, Eden Hicks,

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 4-5-2021 10AM
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 4-5-2021 10AM

This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.   DSHS Reports a total of 6420 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (There have been 18 New Cases reported for April as of today) (64 Active Cases)   We are at 123 COVID-19 positive deaths reported by DSHS for Hood County residents. ( 1 new deaths since the last update)   We have tested a total of 55,244 citizens in Hood

HOOD COUNTY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION INCLUDES PARADE, VENDOR BOOTHS  AND FIREWORKS AGAIN!
Thursday, March 25, 2021
HOOD COUNTY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION INCLUDES PARADE, VENDOR BOOTHS AND FIREWORKS AGAIN!

(Granbury, TX) Three cheers for the three-day July 4th Celebration returning Granbury’s world-famous events; parade, vendors on the Square, and the fireworks spectacular!   The Hood County Courthouse Square will host vendors, starting Friday evening, July 2nd, and throughout the day, both Saturday and Sunday. Local businesses have priority for the 50 available spaces until May 1st. After that date, the remaining slots are available to vendors outside of Hood County.   Parade participants should submit

CHANGES COMING TO HOOD COUNTY VACCINATION HUB
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
CHANGES COMING TO HOOD COUNTY VACCINATION HUB

Changes Coming to Hood County Vaccination Hub Beginning Tuesday, March 30 the Hood County Vaccination Hub will begin transitioning to a Walk-In based Hub, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for first doses of the Moderna vaccine. The Hub will continue to give second doses to those who have already received their first vaccine from the Hub.  Those already registered will continue to be scheduled until everyone on the registration list has been given an appointment time.  Any

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1-12-2021, 12PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1-12-2021, 12PM

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 1-12-2021, 12PM   This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.   DSHS Reports a total of 4779 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (958 new Cases so far for the month of January)   We are at 72 COVID positive deaths reported for Hood County residents. (0 new deaths since the last update)   We have tested a total of 38,812 citizens in

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 12/21/20 3PM
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 12/21/20 3PM

This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.   DSHS Reports a total of 3466 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (1109 new Cases so far for the month of December)   We are at 39 COVID positive deaths reported for Hood County residents. (3 new deaths since the last update)   We have tested a total of31,524 citizens in Hood County.   Our TSA Regional Hospital Rate as of

GISD TO OFFER COVID-19 RAPID TESTING PROGRAM TO STUDENTS AND STAFF
Monday, December 21, 2020
GISD TO OFFER COVID-19 RAPID TESTING PROGRAM TO STUDENTS AND STAFF

Granbury ISD will be offering a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for students and staff when the second semester begins in January 2021.   “In GISD, we are committed to doing all we can to keep staff and students healthy and safe,” commented Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Glenn. “This statewide program will allow GISD to test symptomatic individuals and reduce the risk to our school community.”   This program uses BinaxNOW tests, which provide results in 15 minutes and are administered using a nasal swab in

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 12/16/20 AM
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update - 12/16/20 AM

This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.   DSHS Reports a total of 3051 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (757 new Cases so far for the month of December)   We are at 36 COVID positive deaths reported for Hood County residents. (5 new deaths since the last update)   We have tested a total of29,995 citizens in Hood County.   Our TSA Regional Hospital Rate as of

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 11
Friday, December 11, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 11

For the week ending December 11, 2020, there were 51 positive COVID-19 cases among Granbury ISD students and staff.  For the school year, there have been 256 total cases and are now 75 active cases.    Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the names or details that may identify these individuals.     The district followed state and local protocols in notifying parents by email of the positive tests. Parents who did not receive an email should contact their student’s campus to ensure the

HOOD COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES - OCCUPANCY NOTICE
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
HOOD COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES - OCCUPANCY NOTICE

Hood County Residents and Businesses   Due to the high number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients in Trauma Service Area E (which includes Hood County) , as of December 8, 2020, all restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms and exercise facilities and classes, museums, and libraries in all counties in Trauma Service Area E are required to return to maximum 50 percent occupancy levels as directed under, Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32 dated Wednesday, October 7,

HOOD COUNTY BUSINESSES RETURNED TO 50 PERCENT MAXIMUM CAPACITY
Monday, December 07, 2020
HOOD COUNTY BUSINESSES RETURNED TO 50 PERCENT MAXIMUM CAPACITY

Because COVID-19 related hospitalization rates in Trauma Service Area E (which includes Hood County) have exceeded 15 percent of total hospital capacity, Hood County businesses (including all restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms and exercise facilities and classes, museums and libraries) are required by law to return to maximum 50 percent occupancy levels. If you have questions about this notice or your obligations under Executive Order GA-32, please contact us

GISD COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 4
Friday, December 04, 2020
GISD COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 4

For the two-week period ending December 4, 2020, there were 64 positive COVID-19 cases among Granbury ISD students and staff.  This covers the Thanksgiving Break and the week of November 30-December 4. For the school year, there have been 205 total cases and are now 54 active cases.    Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the names or details that may identify these individuals.     The district followed state and local protocols in notifying parents by email of the positive tests.

HOOD COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE 12/03/2020
Thursday, December 03, 2020
HOOD COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE 12/03/2020

Hood County Monthly COVID-19 Update - 12-03-2020, 8 am  Sadly, nine COVID-related deaths have been reported for Hood County residents since my last report on 10-29. Hospitalizations for confirmed COVID-positive patients have risen locally and active case rates have soared across the state and across Hood County in the past month, consistent with reports across North Texas. With 996 new confirmed cases in the past month, and the positive test rate greater than 22%, Hood County continues to have a

HOOD COUNTY COVID-19 INTERIM UPDATE - 11/13/20
Friday, November 13, 2020
HOOD COUNTY COVID-19 INTERIM UPDATE - 11/13/20

Hood County COVID-19 Interim Update – 11-13-2020, 11APM     This is an update based on numbers from reports received from our testing locations on positive cases in the community to DSHS for Hood County.   DSHS Reports a total of 1618 COVID-19 positive cases have been detected in Hood County residents. (195 new Cases so far for the month of November)   We are at 23 COVID positive deaths reported for Hood County residents. (1 new death this week)   We have tested a total of 17,148 citizens in Hood

Granbury ISD: COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6
Monday, November 09, 2020
Granbury ISD: COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 6

For the week ending November 6, 2020, there were 13 positive COVID-19 cases in Granbury ISD since the last update.  These included 3 students and 1 staff member at Granbury High School, 3 students and 1 staff member at Acton Middle School, 1 student at Acton Elementary School, 1 student at Brawner Elementary School, 1 student and 1 staff member at Roberson Early Learning Academy, and 1 student at STEAM Academy at Mambrino. For the school year, there have been 93 total cases and are now 19 active

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