Sam Houston is the publisher of the Hood County News. It was pretty clear it wasnt a homicide or a suicide. I find myself unable to shake the possibility that this was a homicide, Evans wrote in the journal. Issuing a lot of traffic tickets would raise revenue for the city, but that's not the Granbury Police Department's main focus. In total, 38 stories have been published about Hood River County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Click here to download the PDF. Theyve never been seen in Hood County, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. About. Dallas ISD is cancelling all after school and evening activities including practices, games and other programs. David Earl Boyd, a 64-year-old Granbury man, has been convicted at trial of child sexual exploitation, according to a Friday, Feb. 24 news release from the office of Leigha Simonton, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas. Several possible tornadoes were reported including in Weatherford, Celina and the Hopkins County town of Pickton, but those reports still need to be confirmed by the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, Nigel jumped a backyard fence. Now he's facing up to 20 years in prison for seditious conspiracy. Rose said the public statement was important, just in case a wild predator was on the loose. It would be her job to determine the cause and manner of death. Evans still felt uncomfortable. The trial of a far-right extremist group leader and four associates charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was delayed on Monday after the Oath Keepers leader tested positive for the coronavirus. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. At Lakeside Physicians, we can help you live well. None of that appeared to have happened. On Dec. 2, Spruill had trouble getting in touch with her son. It's been a day and a half since Bri Lafleur has seen her 3-year-old kangaroo named Nigel. High 76F. Hood County Texas 100 E. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048 Ph: 817-579-3200 Fx: 817-579-3213 Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, of Granbury, was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Democrat Joe Bidens presidential win, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. The American White Pelican is migrating, but sightings on and around Lake Granbury could also be due to a fish kill caused by Golden Algae, according to the Brazos River Authority. News, feature articles, photos and videos from Putnam County and its communities: Carmel, Mahopac, Brewster, Putnam Valley, Cold Spring, Garrison, Putnam Lake, Lake . Hardworking staffers rolled out the welcome mat for the annual Texas Shriners Winter Conference Feb. 9-11 at the Lake Granbury Conference Center. Se oculta el riesgo de cncer de colon en sus genes? Scholarship applications for Hood County residents seeking a career in the medical field are now open, thanks to the Auxiliary of Lake Granbury Medical Center. Thanks in part to having pandemic-related federal dollars in the bank, the Hood County Committee on Aging is making plans to expand the kitchen at the Hood County Senior Center, which will allow the Meals on Wheels program to serve more clients. Megan Hope Reilly, 25, harassment X2. Then why were authorities so quick to pin the death on a cougar? Perhaps it was even done intentionally to try to look like a bite wound.. Oath Keepers militia group founder Stewart Rhodes was once a promising Yale Law School graduate. The building is on the Texas Historical Register and one of the most notable structures on the square aside, of course, from the towering, central Hood County courthouse, with its stately second empire architecture. Mainly clear. Granbury MCJROTC Lady Pirate Rifle Team is the American Legion STATE - Precision Champion! About. Citizen-reported sightings like the ones the sheriffs department relied on are often inaccurate, the agency said. A lawyer for the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group has been charged with conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. Scoring for the Lady Panthers were Bailey Henderson 14, Ryleigh Miller 8, Elaina Flores 3, Libby Carson 2, and Kaelyn Miller 1. Besides, he said, what about claw marks? Shooting their highest score of the season Lafayette Gun Club edged out Granbury MCJROTC 2457.4 to 2441.5 last week in the National Air Rifle League. They stuck to their story and still do, though the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and other experts say that its extremely unlikely that a wild animal killed Whiteley. A three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in northeast Hood County claimed the lives of two drivers, including one from Granbury, according to information provided by DPS Sgt. Postal Service will be delivering them beginning in late January, free of charge. They show that soon after finding his body, Hood County investigators landed on an improbable theory of a mountain lion attack. A 62-year-old Hood County man was sentenced on Jan. 17 to life in prison for the October 2019 murder of his wife, which trial testimony revealed had been witnessed by their 7-year-old son and five-year-old daughter. Three have already died. Some say it has kept them up at night. When deciding on direction of travel use safety precautions when deciding to go east or west of the fire. Lois Matilda Butler Robinson, of Granbury,Texas, formerly of Leonard, passed away on the morning of February 24, 2023. Deeds also said the Tarrant County medical examiners findings showed the animal attack theory was valid, but the practices and thoroughness of that office have also been criticized this year. Morgan Countryman Brookshire Grocery Co. 903-534-3115 morgancountryman@brookshires.com. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, North Texas woman arrested after allegedly stabbing, killing 3 of her kids, Granburys Iconic Nutt House Hotel Destroyed by a Fire A Texas Historical Treasure Goes Up in Flames. Ethan Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Christopher Allen Whiteley, a chronic methamphetamine user with a long and violent criminal record, was found dead last December outside Lipan, a town of about 400. In an interview with The News this week, Deeds said his investigators did all the right things when looking into Whiteleys death. "He's my best friend. They said that Whiteley might have had ties to the Aryan brotherhood or Aryan nation. Lipan edged the Lady Mustangs, 32-31, in the UIL Girls Class 2A state basketball tournament semifinals before 2,865 fans at the Alamodome in San Antonio. If you are looking for a place to bring your BRUSH from the aftermath of the storms yesterday, please see info below for the recommend options for the next few days. When wildlife experts were called to the creek bed where Whiteley was found, they looked for evidence of any kind of animal attack. Raised in Colleyville, he is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Indiana University. Megan Hope Reilly, 25, harassment X2. Jeffrey McLaughlin, 58, allegedly killed Venisa McLaughlin on New. But all the signs the experts look for in an animal attack simply were not there. PARKER COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERThis center is for residents in Parker County located at 2833 Tin Top Rd. COVID-19 numbers are looking better, but there are once again no beds available in Lake Granbury Medical Center's ICU. The founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group and four associates planned for an "armed rebellion" to stop the transfer of presidential power on Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors told jurors Monday at the opening of the most serious case to reach trial yet in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Phone: 682-239-2599. News. This update on todays Granbury High School incident (Thursday, Dec. 2) having to do with an earlier anonymous post on the Yik Yak app was sent via text messaging to GHS parents shortly before 6 p.m., according to GISD spokesman Jeff Meador: Shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 2), Granbury ISD officials posted this message on its Facebook page: Granbury High School officials released a statement this morning (Dec. 2) about an anonymous social media post regarding a gun on campus.. GRANBURY, Texas - A missing kangaroo is back home safe after spending two days on its own lost in Hood County. Whiteleys wounds looked unlike any dog bite hed seen. Ruben Michael Moreno, 45, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft, warrants for theft, felony menacing. Chad Kaluza, 47, is charged with multiple felonies, includingattempted murder. There are 2,400 visas available in the February ballot. Spruill said she still has trouble sorting through what the different experts have said about her sons death. This isnt the first time the Hood County sheriffs office has come under scrutiny for cursory death investigations. Two Hood County sheriffs deputies came to Messinas door. Krouse was placed on administrative leave in March and left the office in April. All that remains of the iconic Nutt House Hotel on Granburys historic town square is its 130-year-old limestone faade. Low near 50F. Crews were drilling a well on a nearby property and his owner said he got scared. Jury selection began Tuesday for the seditious conspiracy trial of several members of the far-right militia group the Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes of Granbury. Trips more than 4 miles will have an additional $0.50 charge in Denton only. Lipan (30-1) vs. Valley Mills (9-15), 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, Glen Rose High School. Jeffrey McLaughlin is now being held in the Hood County jail. As of Thursday morning, power was 99% restored, according to the mayor. She told police about other times when he tied her up and left her without food or water. Trevor Reed's parents joined families of Americans who are held captive in Russia and other countries. Im really concerned about the possibility that a murder[er is] out right now and has gotten away with this crime.. The call was a scam, Sprisslers daughter was never in danger, and no money was exchanged. Starting in 2013, CPS was called to their home multiple times after allegations about the couples drug use and abuse in the relationship. Its a horrific and tragic thought, made all the more frightening knowing that whatever did tear Whiteleys neck open is likely still out there. 3 talking about this. Tolar High Schools Wyatt Jones recently signed a college letter-of-intent to play football for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Through a spokeswoman for the medical examiners office, Roe declined to answer questions about the investigation. So far this year, Cook Childrens has had three drownings and 14 near drownings. She said she was surprised by how quickly the sheriffs office published the unconfirmed theory. Man from Godley dies after Hood County crash. 28-year-old man mauled to death in possible mountain lion attack, Hood County sheriff says The sheriff's office is working with Texas Game Wardens and a USDA trapper to find the animal. Bodenchuk had already seen photos from the autopsy by the time he arrived for the Dec. 7 meeting in Fort Worth. Last year, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds faced two challengers in the Republican primary for only the second time since he was first elected in 2008. He is also an actor, author, playwright, performer and entertainment producer/promoter. A Hood County family asks for help searching for their missing pet kangaroo. Only about 20 confirmed sightings have occurred outside of far South and West Texas in the last five years. Richard Hunter. Get the full analysis behind how media bias impacts breaking news. HOOD COUNTY, Texas - A former Hood County assistant prosecutor is dead, and her husband is now charged with her murder. Please delete if not allowed: Link to register: www.runraceday.com SATURDAY APRIL 29th, 2023 The Brazos Volunteer Fire Department is having their very first annual 5k. The hotel is under renovation, so no one was inside at the time. GRANBURY, Texas A Hood County household lastly obtained the news they have been hoping for Thursday morning: Nigel had returned home. County Judge Ron Massingill joked to a staffer at the Texas Ranger Association Foundation that he wanted something like the Magna Carta, with gold seals, to signify his paying off a $10,000 pledge. Spruill said that Whiteley got clean in prison. It was some years ago, but on this summer day, my vehicle was in serious need of a car wash. WEATHER ALERT Coastal Flood Advisory. Evans was then the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments state mammalogist, and is an internationally recognized expert in tracking all kinds of wildlife, including mountain lions. He was outside, enjoying the backyard of his Granbury home, like usual, when noise from the drilling of a nearby water well scared him. Its more than double what they saw during the same time period last year. Forensic pathologists who know what dog bites look like rule that theory out, too. But his body was found south of the home. Full Story. Some North Texans are already seeing severe weather. Please do NOT pass the barricades. DPS. Our providers take the. Four shelters are set up for anyone needing them: Firefighters battling large blaze off Highway 144 south of Granbury. Tolar High Schools football teams have accomplished a lot in their history, but this seasons squad did something no other team has done in the programs 11-man history. Rose and Deeds later said there had been multiple mountain lion sightings in that area near Lipan. Not much wildlife activity around here.. Is Colon Cancer Risk Hiding in Your Genes? Enjoying fun times with good friends at the Silver Saddle Saloon at the Fabulous Women of Granburys Wine Night fundraiser for GHS Project Graduation 2023. Nueva encuesta a consumidores revela que el uso de la banca mvil sigue en aumento, Rustic chic and romantic: 10 reasons barn weddings are ideal for couples. Ruben Michael Moreno, 45, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft, warrants for theft, felony menacing. Manchester United News about Hood County Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Hood County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. Zamarron told the others no first responders had been in that part of the woods. Messina and Whiteley denied the allegations. morgancountryman@brookshires.com, Illustrating the magic | Local artist to perform live art demo at DVine Wine Feb. 25, Meals on Wheels North Central Texas is expanding, All-girl Scout troop receives $1,000 donation from Granbury VFW, By Abigail Gage An 18-year-old Godley man who was ejected from a utility vehicle during a crash early Saturday morning (July 10) died from his injuries, according to DPS Sgt. The case has stuck with some of the wildlife officials who were asked for their advice but say they were ignored when Hood County officials pressed on with their mountain lion theory. Later, Messina told Spruill that she and Whiteley started using meth again soon after he arrived. The Rattlers concluded a perfect 10-0 regular season record (6-0 in District 5-2A Division I) with a 63-0 road thumping o. As part of his job to confirm cougar attacks on livestock or other animals, he has to know what dog bites look like to rule them out. 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Those records show he was incarcerated for those and other crimes as a minor. At the end of the day, you stand on facts and not speculation, Rose said. Pet owners beware: Leaving Bear or Boo-Boo in the car could cost you Richard Hunter. Mandatory evacuation for the city of Lipan is being issued. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Crockett Amy Kirkland is suing a couple accused of crashing into her home, killing her daughter Katey, and a restaurant accused of overserving the drivers. A North Texas man who is the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group will go to trial on Capitol riot charges later this month. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Fewer than 30 have happened nationwide in the last 100 years. Having trouble viewing this document? The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the student loan forgiveness program this week. Hood County News Mar 1, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 25, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 22, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 18, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 15, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 11, 2023 e-Edition Hood County News Feb 8, 2023 Fairway Fairway Magazine Feb 7, 2023 Columns Columns Magazine Feb 7, 2023 According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, thats not the case. Sheriff's Office | Hood County, TX - Official Website COVID19 Information Home Government Sheriff Sheriff's Office Resources Use the following links to find additional information about the Hood County sheriff's office: About the Office Community Services Divisions Emergency Notifications Employment Jail Resources Training Press Releases Reports Honors Front-Line Heroes, Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day, Morgan Countryman This years lineup includes Koe Wetzel, Shane Smith & The Saints, Randy Rogers Band, Mike Ryan, Josh Abbott Band, Kolby Cooper, William Clark Green, Corey Kent, Kaitlin Butts, Roger [] Biologists, however, point to the same evidence to say an animal couldnt have killed him. Click here to view this article from bigspringherald.com. During the campaign, both criticized the departments investigations under Deeds leadership and suggested more training and oversight are necessary. We cannot make a conclusion about wildlife species involvement in the case, a federal researcher wrote. I had the unfortunate experience of having driven down an unpaved road, and the result was a thin layer of gravel road dust on the surface of my car. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. A wild predator must have killed him, deputies and medical examiners assumed within hours of finding the body near a wooded creek bed about 55 miles away in Hood County. Follow us for Breaking News, Community Events and more! A three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in northeast Hood County claimed the lives of two drivers, including one from Granbury, according to information provided by DPS Sgt. Partly out of frustration, partly to get his own emotions and blunt recollections out while they were fresh, he reconsidered all hed seen: The evidence appears very shaky I left the meeting questioning whether the people running the meeting were more concerned with finding out the true cause of death, or whether their reputation would be damaged if they retracted their original statement.. Why would it be out there? To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. (Courtesy of North Hood County VFD) One of Granburys most iconic structures burned overnight. Is Colon Cancer Risk Hiding in Your Genes? People in the Johnson County town of Godley got marble-sized hail Wednesday morning. Nigel is a pet that lives with a family in Granbury, about 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth. She called him twice, but there was no answer, no reply. Was it a feral dog? A hard freeze warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 through 9 a.m. on . Court records show Whiteleys teenage years were marked by criminal behavior and drug use. Kimberly Spruill remembers her son as a jokester, often laughing and poking fun at his family and friends. All News Reports will be limited to 1-3 on going post depending on story & still @ discretion on what post will stay and . Hood County Texas 100 E. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048 Ph: 817-579-3200 Fx: 817-579-3213, Update on Cresson Relief Route Construction, North Central Texas Council of Governments. Sprissler told his story because, Nigel is a pet that lives with a family in Granbury, Texas. GRANBURY, Texas A Hood County family finally got the news they were hoping for Thursday morning: Nigel had returned home. Streiff said deputies are underpaid, undertrained and reluctant to do the hard work of investigating serious crimes. That boy was happy. His autopsy conducted in Fort Worth because Hood County doesnt have its own medical examiners office showed he was probably high when he died. Hes convinced that his death was not a homicide. He was asked to lend his own expertise to the case, and he meticulously chronicled his worries throughout the investigation in a journal on his computer. County Judge Ron Massingill joked to a staffer at the Texas Ranger Association Foundation that he wanted something like the Magna Carta, with gold seals, to signify his paying off a $10,000 pledge. (AP)Mike Hood scored 24 points to help Coppin State defeat Delaware State 82-72 on Monday night. Two crashes in Hood and Somervell counties this week proved fatal. BREAKING NEWS 5 people, including two minors, killed in Rockland County fire. The Hood County Sheriffs Office has not yet released details about what happened or why. So nearly 24 hours after Whiteleys body was found, Rose called the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. I think the fact that its an unknown animal still leaves some questions, you know. Media An investigation by The Dallas Morning News has found that from its earliest moments, the examination into a Hood County man's death was riddled with false assumptions and errors. Jason Edward Sullivan, 42, careless driving causing injury. A third arrest has been made in the Carrollton fentanyl poisoning investigation. Maybe, they thought, a mountain lion. The Dallas County district attorneys office is conducting an independent review of Krouses work after an internal audit showed a lack of due diligence and egregious errors. Scenes from Serena Riveras Kindergarten class Valentines party at Acton Elementary School. Meyer is known throughout the Tolar community for his generous support of local causes, particularly those that involve kids. The investigation of the incident is still in pr. You had absolutely no, you know, no proof of that, she remembers telling the sheriffs office at the time. The Itasca Wampus Cats tried a different approach in their Class 2A Region 2 quarterfinals basketball game against the Lipan Indians Tuesday night, Feb. 28 in Aledo. In March, a Tarrant County judge found that Peerwani had given false or misleading testimony in a 2006 capital murder case, saying a victim had been smothered, when hed actually died of cardiac arrhythmia. This group is for the citizens of the Hood County Texas area to share information and "Breaking News". All said it was unclear how Whiteley was injured. DALLAS - Severe storms Thursday night caused widespread power outages and lots of damage across North Texas. Brookshire Grocery Co. On Tuesday, Nigel jumped a backyard fence. Sam Kieschnick, one of the Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists, recorded the scene with video. The fare change went into effect Jan. 1. Near where the body was found, there was a drag mark that Zamarron said was from officials removing the body from the brush. The building is on the Texas Historical Register and one of the most notable structures on the square aside, of course, from the towering, central Hood County courthouse, with its stately second empire architecture. The hotel had been under renovation for several years and was just a couple of months away from reopening, according to Hood County Fire Marshal Jeff Young. See less detail Something bigger than a dog, Crowns said, so that would rule out coyotes quite quickly, and domestic dogs.. The hotel is under renovation, so no one was inside at the time. The Nutt House was built in 1893 by brothers Jacob, Jesse, and David Lee Nutt, who ran a mercantile store. Collectively, 50 acres burned across the four incidents, two of which were believed to have. He knew it was practically impossible that a wild animal was involved. He was shirtless, with scratches on his face, chest, back and arms. HOOD COUNTY, Texas - A former Hood County assistant prosecutor is dead, and her husband is now charged with her murder. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. He said he's still getting used to being back home. Aledos competitive high school robotics teams hosted the largest event of the regular season at the Daniel Ninth Grade Center on Saturday, Jan. 21, when 33 teams from North Texas participated . In a kind of compromise, they posited that a domestic dog might be to blame. Theres an urgency to clear those as quick as they can rather than do a thorough investigation.. During the autopsy at the Tarrant County office the next day, Whiteleys vital organs appeared normal. 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