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04/13/2026
Excited to be living in this unique town! Congrats Granbury!
Granbury Earns Unprecedented Fifth Title as Best Historic Small Town in America
GRANBURY, TEXAS – Visit Granbury, the City of Granbury’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, is proud to announce that Granbury has once again been named the #1 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—marking an unprecedented fifth national title.
This latest recognition places Granbury at the top of a distinguished list of historic destinations across the country - an achievement made even more meaningful as our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, a time when communities like Granbury help preserve and celebrate the stories that define our shared history:
1. Granbury, Texas
2. Ruston, Louisiana
3. Ludington, Michigan
4. Abilene, Kansas
5. Mackinac Island, Michigan
6. Shepherdstown, West Virginia
7. Seneca Falls, New York
8. Worthington, Ohio
9. Newport, Kentucky
10. New Castle, Delaware
With previous wins in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2025, this fifth designation further affirms Granbury’s unique place as one of America’s most treasured historic destinations—known for its authentic character, vibrant cultural scene, and welcoming community.
“This honor is something our community never takes for granted,” said Tammy Dooley, Director of Visit Granbury. “To be recognized once is special—five times is truly humbling. This reflects the heart of Granbury—our residents, businesses, and partners who show up every day to create a place people want to visit and experience. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported and voted for Granbury.”
04/01/2026
Before there was Story Builders, there was someone who showed us what it meant to build.
Derek’s dad, Ron.
He’s the one who first put tools in his hands, walked job sites with him, and showed him how to take something from the ground up and do it well.
More than that, he showed him how to live.
Until just a few weeks ago, Ron was walking miles every day, playing golf, and living life fully.
Today, he’s in surgery at Stanford, facing something none of us expected.
And through it all, he’s been the same steady presence - reminding us, and even the hospital staff, that God is in control.
That kind of faith, that kind of perspective… it shapes more than a life.
It shapes a family.
It shapes a business.
It shapes the way we build.
Everything we do at Story Builders is rooted in something deeper than construction.
The homes we build are shaped by the people who built us.
Come check out Timberview Preserve, about halfway between Granbury and Weatherford. We have a lot there or you could pick another and let us build for you!
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