Granbury, Texas, the county seat of Hood County, began life in the 1860s as a log cabin courthouse. It was named in honor of Confederate General Hiram B. Granberry, with the discrepancy of spelling being the result of a misreading of an official document.
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The official web site for the city includes information and contact data for municipal officials, departments and services, as well as forms, application and reports, online utility and citation payments, and a citizen's service request system. The city's WIFI Internet service is also reviewed.
http://www.granbury.org/
The business membership organization for the city features an overview of the Chamber, including membership benefits, as well as a community calendar, business directory, local weather, an interactive map, and membership directory.
http://www.granburychamber.com/
Granbury Friends for Animals Shelter
Local no-kill dog and cat shelter offers photographs and descriptions of pets up for adoption, a pet care guide, and opportunities to assist the nonprofit organization.
http://www.granburyadoptapet.org/
Granbury Independent School District
Granbury ISD is a public school district operating a variety of public schools and campuses within the City of Granbury, Texas. Directions to each of its campuses are given, and they are located on a map. Other resources include demographics, academic year calendars, and attendance zones.
http://www.granburyisd.org/
The web edition of the print newspaper based in Granbury, Texas offers subscriber information, obituaries, classifieds, and lifestyle articles, along with a community guide and online discussion forum.
http://www.hcnews.com/
