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Fox News
4 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Main Street USA: Steve Doocy gets key to the city in Granbury, Texas
Steve Doocy tours downtown Granbury and speaks with Mayor Jim Jarratt and Tammy Dooley, director of the town's Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Steve Doocy visits welcoming American hometowns
Fox News host Steve Doocy chats with Granbury, Texas, residents about their favorite parts of the community on 'Fox & Friends.'
CBS News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
City of Granbury issues disaster declaration after water main break
A water main break in Granbury has prompted the city to issue a disaster declaration. The water main break is located underneath US Highway Business 377 near the Brazos River Bridge, according to the city. Parts to repair the break are being brought in from all over the state, making it more complex than expected. The city said that water is safe to drink, but the disaster declaration was issued in order to protect the public water system and ensure conservation. A Stage 5 Mandatory Water Conservation is in effect, which means the following: Repairs should be complete by Aug. 10, according to the city.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fort Worth area state senator announces retirement; House member seeks seat
Shorlty after Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, state Rep. David Cook said he would run for the seat. Birdwell, a Granbury Republican representing Senate District 22 since 2010, thanked Jesus, his wife Mel, his constituents and his staff members for their support throughout his four terms. 'It has been the high honor of my life, on par with commanding United States soldiers, to serve my fellow Texans for over 15 years,' Birdwell stated in a X post. Cook, 53, is a Mansfield Republican serving his third term for House District 96. He ran for House speaker before this past legislative session. In his announcement, he thanked Birdwell for his service, calling him 'the personification of a servant leader.' 'While we've accomplished a great deal, there's more work to be done!' Cook stated in the news release. 'I look forward to hitting the campaign trail to earn the support of the people of Texas Senate District 22.' Other officials also showed their appreciation for Birdwell, including Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare. Some of Cook's priorities include securing the border, lowering property taxes and supporting public schools, among others, according to his website. Birdwell, 63, will finish the remainder of his term, which will end in January 2027. The next Texas Senate election is in November 2026. Senate District 22 represents the counties of Bosque, Comanche, Eastland, Erath, Falls, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Somervell, as well as parts of Ellis and Tarrant counties.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas Sen. Birdwell announces retirement, Rep. Cook to run for seat
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to the Texas Senate. Shortly after, State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, announced he would run for the seat. Birdwell has served as a senator from Senate District 22 since 2010 after a career serving in the military. He was injured in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon and awarded a Purple Heart for his injuries. In a statement posted to X, Birdwell thanked those who worked alongside him and listed the accomplishments he is most proud of from his tenure in the Senate. 'In my time in the Senate, we affirmed that Texas is a sanctuary for the unborn, expanded Second Amendment freedoms, banned woke insanity such as [Environmental, Social and Governance] and DEl, protected religious liberty, provided historic property tax relief, imposed transparency on several government agencies and prevented significant amounts of bad legislation from reaching the Senate floor,' Birdwell wrote. Cook is running to succeed Birdwell after having served in the Texas House since 2021 as a representative from House District 96, based south of Arlington and Fort Worth. He ran for Speaker of the House in 2025, but was defeated by Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock. In a statement, Cook said he is running to address 'challenges' that SD-22 may face. 'Over the years, we've faced a wave of growth and change, bringing both opportunities and challenges that continue to impact our way of life. These realities don't stop at district lines. They affect communities across SD-22 in much the same way,' Cook wrote. SD-22 is heavily Republican, as Birdwell won reelection in 2022 with no Democratic opponent. The primary election will be held March 3, 2026, with the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
