The Texas town that feels like a living time capsule is still wowing guests and residents alike with its historic charm Cue the church bells. Cue the sound of boots on limestone sidewalks. Cue the 1880s brick facades glowing gold in the late Texas sun. Granbury, Texas — a town that could’ve stepped right out of a sepia-toned postcard — just made history And not just any kind of history. Granbury has been named “Best Historic Small Town in America” by USA TODAY 10Best — for the fourth time and the whispers of legends long gone — but not forgotten (John Wilkes Booth faking his death and hiding out here Some folks will swear by it.) But Granbury’s magic doesn’t live in bricks and shadows alone “Where Texas History Lives.” That’s not just a slogan on a brochure — it’s a lived-in truth every creak of the Opera House floorboards every storyteller who swears Jesse James is buried just down the road “This isn’t just our win,” says Tammy Dooley “It belongs to everyone who’s ever strolled our square or believed that history isn’t something to put behind glass — but something to keep alive.”  a town square that’s on the National Register of Historic Places and a cast of characters that reads like a Western-meets-political-thriller-meets-true-crime-novel It throws open the saloon doors and invites you in for a drink USA TODAY’s 10Best lets the public vote for the most historic small towns in the country says it best: “This award is a tribute to the people who keep the spirit of this town alive Everyone who knows this place is special — and works to keep it that way.”  and suddenly you’re scanning real estate listings picturing yourself sipping sweet tea under a wraparound porch wondering if maybe you were always meant to end up here But definitely a plaque dedication in the works history doesn’t just live — it throws a party Let’s celebrate together — and keep sharing the magic with the world.”  And if you haven’t been to Granbury lately well — maybe it’s time to rewrite your weekend plans Future home of LakeView Landing in Granbury Construction is beginning on a 47-acre mixed-use community and park with "significant" waterfront frontage on Highway 377 in Granbury waterfront single-family homes with boat docks it's going into what is currently a green patch of land along the Brazos River on the southeast corner of the river and 377 — straight across the river from Dolce Vita at Lakeside a Dallas/Fort Worth-based employee-owned development firm that develops and invests in multi-family and commercial projects in Texas Planning for LakeView Landing began in early 2019 Construction has begun and is scheduled to finished by 2028 The funding comes from a combination of sources including a construction loan provided by Texas Bank and Trust who will be participating in the cost to extend Overstreet Boulevard from 377 to Waters Edge Road They also established a Public Improvement District that will provide significant financing for the project’s public infrastructure “The creative financing structure of this deal highlights the collaborative effort and strategic planning between our development team and the City of Granbury,” says Coltart in a statement “This lakefront property represents a significant opportunity for the public to enjoy additional restaurants We are grateful for the cooperation of Brazos River Authority and the City of Granbury as we worked through unique challenges to get the property ready for construction.” City Manager Chris Coffman says that “This project represents the culmination of years of working with the Realty Capital team and visionary input and commitment from our Mayor and City Council members We are excited to see the development of one of the largest remaining lakefront properties bringing amenities that will be enjoyed by all Granbury residents.” A total of 105 single-family homes are planned for LakeView Landing 24 will be waterfront lots with the option to have a private boat dock Prices for waterfront lots will start at $450,000 The remaining non-waterfront lots are expected to be offered at prices starting at $100,000 Realty Capital Residential is finalizing plans to construct 289 market-rate multi-family residences Fort Worth brokerage group the Ashton Agency will be the exclusive real estate broker and have created a website at www.theashtonagency.com/lakeview-landing One Fort Worth-area city took the top slot on a new list of "the 100 Best Places to Live in 2025." The list — from relocation marketing platform Livability.com — put Flower Mound at No 1 for its appealing size and affordability The list was restricted to small and mid-size cities with populations between 75,000-500,000 residents And it also considered only cities with a median home value of $500,000 or less Keeping their list centered around "affordability," they considered factors such as average rent and home prices relative to income And while Flower Mound is listed as No. 1, the site encourages users to create their own ranking based on personal priorities Flower Mound earned the highest score out of all the cities on the report with a LivScore totaling 875 out of 1,000 possible points Flower Mound is 32 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of more than 77,000 residents and a median household income that's well into the six-figures These affluent residents have median home values of $476,609 the suburb ranked the highest for its health (88) The report said Flower Mound has a "diverse and robust" economy bolstered by more than 2,000 locally based businesses in tech Rheudasil Park is a great place for families to enjoy the outdoors.Town of Flower Mound Livability's profile of Flower Mound praises its safe neighborhoods "Local residents (and their pets) have all kinds of fun ways to enjoy the great outdoors thanks to more than 1,000 acres of parkland," the profile says with amenities galore — including a splash pad 18-hole disc golf course and bronze statues of animals native to the area Flo-Mo is a repeat award winner: In 2024, the city was found to be the 29th most livable small city in America in a separate study by SmartAsset Seven other Texas cities were also included in the list of best places to live in the U.S.: Sugar Land (854 points) The top 10 cities that earned the most points on Livability's list are: Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) today announced homes are now selling at Pirate Village in Granbury A grand opening event will take place on Saturday “One of the things we love most about Granbury is how it holds onto its heritage while still embracing growth—and that’s the balance we’ve brought to Pirate Village Our homes are thoughtfully crafted with modern families in mind but they’re also designed to feel timeless and serve as a natural extension of the community’s character,” said Will Grimes “Whether you’re a young family putting down roots or a move-up buyer looking to settle somewhere with heart Pirate Village is the community to call home.” Pirate Village features 72 single-family one-and two-story homes with 10 different floorplans and a wide variety of exterior styles Floorplans range from 1,455 to 2,900 square feet and include three to four bedrooms All homes at Pirate Village feature Landsea Homes’ renowned High Performance Home features the homes utilize the Apple Home™ environment to operate all home automation features from one mobile application The smart home automation features are compatible with Apple Home™ and include an Apple HomePod mini and smart home activation via Best Buy’s Geek Squad to ensure all smart home devices are set up and functioning properly Pirate Village is close to Lake Granbury and the town’s historic downtown square which features well-preserved 19th-century architecture including the Granbury Opera House and Hood County Courthouse The area blends small-town charm with cultural landmarks and a strong sense of community Located just 30 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth the community offers convenient access to major employment hubs and entertainment throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area Pirate Village is also situated within the Granbury Independent School District which includes ten schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade “The location of Pirate Village offers residents easy access to top-rated schools and a variety of dining and shopping options enhancing the overall living experience,” added Grimes Landsea Homes also has quick move-in opportunities at Abe’s Landing also in Granbury Silo Mills and Mockingbird Hills in Joshua For more information about Pirate Village visit: https://landseahomes.com/dallas-fort-worth/hood-county/granbury/pirate-village/ *Base pricing is accurate at the time of publishing but is subject to change at any time without notice Landsea Homes Corporation (Nasdaq: LSEA) is a publicly traded residential homebuilder based in Dallas Texas guided by integrity and excellence that designs and builds best-in-class High Performance Homes and master-planned communities in some of the nation’s most desirable markets Texas and throughout California in Silicon Valley Landsea Homes is revolutionizing the homebuilding industry through bold ideas and is focused on becoming a top 10 national homebuilder the company was recognized as Builder of the Year by Green Home Builder after being named the 2022 winner of the prestigious Builder of the Year award An award-winning homebuilder that builds suburban Landsea Homes is known for pioneering innovative practices and creating inspired places that reflect modern living providing homebuyers the opportunity to “Live in Your Element” while fostering meaningful connections Homes allow people to live where they want to live how they want to live – in a home created especially for them The company’s High Performance Homes are responsibly designed to take advantage of the latest innovations with home automation technology supported by Apple® Homes include features that make life easier and provide energy savings that allow for more comfortable living at a lower cost through sustainability features that contribute to healthier living for both homeowners and the planet playing a critical role in shaping the company Led by a veteran team of industry professionals who boast years of worldwide experience and deep local expertise Landsea Homes is committed to positively enhancing the lives of our homebuyers and stakeholders by creating an unparalleled lifestyle experience that is unmatched For more information on Landsea Homes, visit: www.landseahomes.com © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Texas — A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a Granbury Independent School District bus on Monday morning.  According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) the boy–who was a student at the district’s Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy–was hit by the bus as it was pulling away from a stop on Pecos River Drive.  a child ran up the driver’s side and in front of the bus where he was struck by the front of the bus,” according to Texas DPS The boy was taken to Lake Granbury Medical Center No other students or adults were injured in the incident.  Courtney Morawski sent a letter to parents Monday morning acknowledging the incident “We are heartbroken by the loss of one of our students Please join me in keeping the family and our schools in your thoughts and prayers during this devastating time,” Morawski said.  Morawski said the district is working with local law enforcement and has communicated directly with all the families whose children were on the bus.  school counselors and other staff available to meet with students and parents over the coming weeks “I know you share in the devastation of this loss and may have many questions We all have the expectation that students will be safe on our buses and in our district,” Morawski said “We are already working to fully understand the situation and will share more information after we have had the time to investigate the incident.” By Jamie LandersBreaking News Reporter According to the Texas Department of Public Safety near the intersection of Pecos River and Brazos River drives Authorities said the bus driver was pulling away after picking up students when the boy reportedly ran up to the driver’s side of the bus and then in front of the vehicle Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Granbury ISD confirmed in a statement that the boy was a student at the Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy. “I know you share in the devastation of this loss and may have many questions,” district officials wrote in the statement. “We all have the expectation that students will be safe on our buses and in our district. We are already working to fully understand the situation and will share more information after we have had the time to investigate the incident.” There were eight children on the bus at the time of the incident, DPS said, and no other injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear if the bus driver would face criminal charges. She is a graduate of The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix where she studied journalism and political science Jamie previously reported for The Arizona Republic and Arizona PBS By Chase RogersStaff Writer Authorities on Sunday announced the arrest of a fourth person in connection with a shooting in Hood County that claimed the life of a young father last week Hood County sheriff’s deputies were called at 1:21 p.m Wednesday to the 3000 block of Gerry Drive where authorities found a man with a gunshot wound Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds said in a news release whom police later identified as Billy Sheffield IV was flown by helicopter to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth The 20-year-old Granbury resident died despite efforts to save his life always quick to lift others’ spirits with a joke or a funny noise — whether to cheer someone up or fill a quiet room Crime in The NewsRead the crime and public safety news your neighbors are talking about Beneath his “tough shell” was a deep love for his friends and family was arrested in Tarrant County on Saturday Morales was the fourth person investigators have linked to the shooting Officials said three other people were arrested for “hindering the apprehension of a fugitive.” and a 16-year-old juvenile were in custody Friday facing capital murder charges a Department of Public Safety spokesperson The juvenile was not publicly identified because of his age Cisneros and Ocanas remained in custody in neighboring Johnson County Friday It was not immediately clear whether they had attorneys Disclosure of their names comes a day after Deeds said an investigation identified “several” people of interest there is no active threat to the community,” a Thursday release said The shooting happened in a subdivision neighboring DeCordova which is about 30 miles southwest of Fort Worth Cisneros and Ocanas are facing additional charges out of Johnson County Cisneros faces one count of fraudulent possession or use of credit or debit cards and one count of unlawful carrying of a weapon Ocanas faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance Deeds said the Hood County sheriff’s office is leading the investigation with support from the Texas Rangers the investigative arm of the Department of Public Safety Lightfoot launched a GoFundMe to raise money for Sheffield’s funeral Leftover funds would go toward supporting his daughter Staff writer Zacharia Washington contributed to this report He grew up in Granbury and studied journalism at Texas State University in San Marcos he reported for the Austin American-Statesman and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times He can be reached at 361-239-6527 and Signal at crogers.95 Novice survivalist Ashley Tyler gets dropped in the remote Canadian wilderness on the new Fox reality TV show 'Extracted' and survives to tell the tale Ashley Tyler never imagined she'd wake up one day stripped of comfort dropped into the remote Canadian wilderness with nothing but a rain jacket and a canteen while two of the most important men in her life her fiancé Austin Metheny and his father Scott Metheny watched her every move from a control room It was “Extracted,” Fox’s latest reality competition that airs on Feb where the contestants weren’t the ones deciding when to quit That choice belonged to the people they trusted most That’s right — while Ashley fought to endure the brutal landscape alone Austin and Scott had front-row seats at headquarters (HQ) monitoring her every move through a live feed To decide how long she could stay in the game before they hit the ominous ‘Extract’ button was the least experienced outdoorswoman among the trio A handful of hikes and a crash course in tying knots But if reality TV thrives on transformation “Extracted” was determined to test every limit she had “We were put out there with literally nothing,” Ashley recalled “I had a bag with a rain jacket and a canteen of water We had to find our own survival zone and just… survive.”  This wasn’t a test of expert survivalists — it was about dropping everyday people into the unknown and seeing what happened next And it wasn’t just about braving the elements; it was about trust Only Austin and Scott could make that call Novice survivalist Ashley Tyler graces the promo poster for the new Fox reality series "Extracted." the experience brought an unexpected set of emotions getting married soon… it made me look at things differently,” he said knowing she was going through all that — I was proud but I was also processing emotions I didn’t even know I had.”  the biggest challenge was simple: the unknown “You have to prioritize — ‘do I build my shelter first or find food?’ Every step takes energy relying on wild blueberries and — when desperation hit — pine needles She remembered a trip to Oklahoma where she foraged for mushrooms for the first time Austin and Scott had their own strategic game to play at HQ and we had to be careful,” Austin explained drama… you don’t want to make a call that helps someone else while hurting your own.”  “I don’t have patience for unnecessary drama anymore And it’s not just about what she endured — it’s about what’s next “We’re all in on the adventure life now,” Austin says noodling is the art of catching catfish with your bare hands she and Austin are hungry for another adventure—one that pushes them even further They aren’t done testing their limits just yet And for anyone thinking about signing up for something like this Stephen Montoya is the Digital Editor for Fort Worth Magazine This story is published in partnership with Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for the ICN newsletter here. GRANBURY — About 150 angry residents gathered in a conference center here on Monday for a public meeting hosted by the state environmental agency regarding Constellation Energy’s proposal to build a new 300-megawatt power plant alongside two existing power plants that border residential neighborhoods But it was not only the power plant stirring up controversy. Marathon Digital, a Florida-based cryptocurrency company, operates a 300-megawatt Bitcoin mine on Constellation Energy’s property. For months, residents have complained about the constant noise emanating from thousands of fans cooling Marathon’s computers that run round-the-clock processing Bitcoin transactions The unyielding low-frequency sound waves have caused loss of sleep and residents believe it may also be responsible for a host of unexplained health problems that have arisen since the Bitcoin mine opened in 2022 two of the company’s environmental consultants and five officials from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality responded to questions for about 50 minutes before listening to dozens of official public comments from residents of Granbury and neighboring towns We didn’t move in on y’all,” said Nick Browning looking directly at the Constellation Energy representatives as he delivered his remarks the 81-year-old has lived about 800 feet from the property where Constellation Energy started building power plants in the early 2000s Constellation’s plan is to erect eight new turbines powered by natural gas to generate electricity The company applied for air permits to release more than 796,000 additional tons of carbon dioxide per year To sequester that amount of CO2 would require planting nearly 12 million trees and allowing them to grow for 10 years The permit also proposes increased emissions at the site for a host of other pollutants carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds the crowd of largely white elderly and middle-aged Texans — several donning Trump campaign attire — showed that fossil fuel power plants can face opposition from all political stripes especially when tied up with loud Bitcoin mines United by concern for how more air emissions coupled with noise pollution could impact their health the community also expressed mistrust in the process itself “What I’m hearing,” said Jim Brown of Granbury “is as long as the government is OK with it Texas leads the nation in mining for Bitcoin First devised in 2008 as an electronic payment system that cuts out middlemen like banks and credit card companies Bitcoin transactions are managed by a decentralized network of Bitcoin users can be purchased with dollars at a Bitcoin exchange a buyer sends the currency from a digital wallet to the seller’s digital wallet a computer algorithm assigns a unique random identifying code which must be guessed in order to validate the transaction Bitcoin “mining” comes when companies like Marathon Digital operate powerful computers day and night running an endless series of random numbers before hitting upon For every transaction successfully guessed a Bitcoin miner receives a fee for helping maintain the network and keep it secure At the same time that Bitcoin mining is growing and using enormous amounts of electricity, so is overall demand on the Texas state power grid. In an effort to bolster grid reliability, the Texas Legislature passed a loan program, the Texas Energy Fund designed to help more gas-fired power plants come online Voters approved the program in a statewide election in 2023 was among more than a dozen selected projects that could receive taxpayer-funded loans if agreements are finalized Constellation Energy said that the power from its new addition “would be prohibited from directly serving industrial load,” such as Bitcoin The company said it is “sensitive” to noise concerns no expansions of Bitcoin mining are planned a founding member of the Texas Coalition Against Cryptomining told Inside Climate News that even if the new generation does not directly power Bitcoin Wolf Hollow III would be replacing the energy capacity that Wolf Hollow II has set aside for Bitcoin since both the mine and the new power plant have a capacity of 300 megawatts Sawicky said that the Texas Energy Fund is “another handout” for the fossil fuel industry and by extension the Bitcoin mining companies that she said “ingratiate themselves on our grid.” a Republican precinct chair for Hood County said at the meeting that she voted for the ballot proposition to create the Texas Energy Fund But she said she does not support Wolf Hollow III being built in an area “surrounded by ranches and farms and churches and an elementary school.” “I am worried about what’s going to happen as a result of these pollutants,” Wolf said Another point of contention at the public meeting was how often Wolf Hollow III would operate with the company saying it is designed as a peaking plant that only turns on when required to meet electricity demand Constellation said the new power plant would be limited to operating only about 40% of the year “It’s not really clear who’s going to monitor that,” Adrian Shelley Texas director for the nonprofit Public Citizen Officials from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality said no decision has yet been made on whether to grant a permit for the new plant Residents who live closest to the project site are able to request a contested case hearing a process in which an independent administrative judge hears community’s concerns and issues a recommendation on whether the permit should be approved there is a real fear that expansion could worsen their health who lives across the highway from Constellation’s property has experienced hypertension and hearing loss discovered a mass in her brain in July after a year of declining health and Pearson said her doctors are baffled after determining that the mass is not a tumor Pearson thinks the problems are environmental “It's about getting our health and quality of life back,” she said This is happening to a whole lot of other people out here.” Choose an amount or learn more about membership 2025Landsea Homes Corporation is now selling homes at Pirate Village in Granbury Let us know here. 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