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    Dazzling new boutique hotel beckons for a getaway to Granbury

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Aug 31, 2020 | 1:52 pm

    Granbury has long been a delightful destination for a quick getaway from Dallas-Fort Worth. But an exquisite new boutique hotel just might make visitors rethink the “quick” part. There’s so much to love at Hotel Lucy, guests may want to stay and play for days.

    With a dozen plush suites, well-appointed common areas, full kitchen, cocktail lounge, coffee bars, resort-style pool, sunny courtyard, and party-ready event spaces, North Texas’ most stylish new hotel beckons for romantic escapes, bachelorette excursions, and destination wedding weekends.

    Owner Vicki Nivens and a small team she calls her "tribe" have been working on every painstaking detail of the hotel for two years. It's finally opening Labor Day weekend.

    "It's kind of been a long journey," Nivens says. "I have wanted to do a boutique hotel for some time, and I was waiting on the right property and the right time for me."

    This one couldn't have been more right. Formerly a bed-and-breakfast called Arbor House, the property is next door to Granbury Flower and Gifts, a shop her mother opened five decades ago, which Nivens now owns.

    Whimsical surprises
    Nestled on the busy main road into town (it's easy to zoom right by), the hotel sits across from Lake Granbury City Beach Park and blocks from the historic town square.

    From the approach, Hotel Lucy looks lovely. Step inside, and it's a kaleidoscope of whimsical surprises behind each door. (Ever seen a powder-pink microwave or a bathtub that fills from the ceiling?)

    The sophisticated hotel feels more uptown than "best historic small town in the country." More ZaZa than Mayberry.

    The hotel complex is made up of three houses with 12 suites — all with distinct names, themes, and design schemes. Open this door, and you're in farmhouse-sweet "Bitsy." Open that door, and you've entered subtly seductive "Shades of Gray" (wink, wink). No two doors, light fixtures, beds, drapes, or bathroom tile styles are the same in each. Even the hair dryers match the rooms.

    Nivens is not an interior designer, but she has the eye of one. She has spent years sourcing furnishings and decor — including all of the hotel's unique doors and chandeliers — at favorite places like Round Top. To bring each room to life, she'd pull out favorite pieces from storage and call on her tribe to help put them all together, finish the details, and brainstorm the room names.

    Rooms range from about 130 to 200 square feet, have queen or king-sized beds, and either a view of the lake or of the courtyard — some, with private patios. Plush robes and wraps hang in each bathroom, and luxe Zents spa products are stocked in showers and tubs.

    Big and Little Lucy
    In the main house, dubbed “Big Lucy,” seven suites span two floors. The colorful, Stevie Nicks-inspired “Vinyl” room (complete with a record player) contrasts with the indulgent “Frenchy” room suited for a slumber party with Marie Antoinette. The bubblegum-pink “Hey Sugar” suite is feminine, bridal-suite perfection, while the groom and his dudes might prefer to chill in the Ralph Lauren-inspired “Belvedere” suite.

    The most personal room of all to Nivens is the "Vera Parker" suite, a cheerful room named for a woman who owned a fruit stand on the very property where the hotel sits now.

    "We lived in the country, and we stopped there every day to pick up something, so that's why I named that the Vera Parker," the Granbury native says. "I have a lot of memories of that area."

    Just inside “Big Lucy’s” front entrance is a contemporary cocktail bar, where a bartender will serve complimentary happy hour. Next to it, a large, fully-stocked kitchen. While Hotel Lucy does not have onsite dining and it’s not a bed-and-breakfast, guests can bring their own food to cook or order catering from Hard Eight BBQ. Nivens owns all five Hard Eight locations, the nearest one being in Stephenville.

    Across the courtyard, the “Little Lucy” house is home to three suites, including another of Nivens' favorites, the "Havana." A mirror that looks like it’s made of twiggy driftwood had been sitting in storage for four years and became a showpiece of the tropical-chic suite.

    "I always think a little architectural piece can just make a total difference in a room," she says.

    Doors with floral-design inlays were also the perfect pull out of storage, and a Cuban cigar box that holds the hand towels is the detail that puts the mint sprig on the mojito.

    The third building, the “Vivi” house sleeps six, has its own kitchen and living room, and is intended to be a whole-house rental for group gatherings. It's just steps behind the resort-style pool, surrounded by black and white loungers and umbrellas. Outside the pool gate, a grassy courtyard area is the perfect spot for lawn games or passing the time reading in an Adirondack chair.

    It’s here, in the courtyard, where Nivens hopes many a bride and groom will say their I Do’s — either under the big Texas sky, or under a tent that can shield 75 dearly beloved. An onsite event planner can help take care of all the details, but Nivens has practically created a one-stop-shop for couples: Her barbecue restaurant is the official caterer, and her flower shop is the official floral designer, of course. She also owns nearby N at Hardway Ranch, for which Hotel Lucy will be the official lodging partner.

    Exploring Granbury
    Most of the Granbury tourist action is within walking distance of Hotel Lucy. Take a dip in City Beach across the street. Or head down to the Historic Granbury Square, home to with restaurants and boutiques filled with history and folklore.

    Zip in for a quick soup-and-sandwich lunch at the Nutshell, where Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth is said to have worked when it was a saloon. Get your oompah on with beer and schnitzel at Ketzler's Schnitzel House and Biergarten. Or savor brunch like the locals, at Christina’s Bistro.

    Fredericksburg winery Barons Creek opened a tasting room on the square in March, in time to shut back down for the pandemic. It’s open now, and conducting socially distanced tastings. Cool off with a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc, then take a Tempranillo to-go for a pizza dinner at home later.

    Shop for unique home furnishings, like authentic church pews and pub tables, at the Wagon Yard; then grab gourmet kitchen goodies at The Pan Handle, and restock your library with good reads from the Arts & Letters Bookstore.

    The town rarely goes a weekend without some kind of event or festival, from wine strolls to “mask”-erade shopping crawls, but in these days of limited gatherings, be sure to check the tourist bureau site often if you want to plan a visit around an event.

    Details
    Hotel Lucy is about 70 miles from Dallas, at 530 Pearl St., Granbury.

    Suites in the “Big Lucy” and “Little Lucy” can accommodate up to two guests and range from about $200-$320 per night; each room can be booked for one night. "Little Lucy" also can be booked as a group rental. The "Vivi" is a whole-house rental, for $550-$600 per night, and a two-night minimum is required. The entire property can be booked for special events. Hotel Lucy is adults-only, but if the entire property is booked, children may stay in the "Vivi."

    Reservations are available at www.hotel-lucy.com. Follow and contact Hotel Lucy through its Facebook or Instagram pages; or email info@hotel-lucy.com.

    Even the bathrooms are outfitted to the nines.

    Hotel Lucy, Granbury
      
    Photo by Nancy Farrar
    Even the bathrooms are outfitted to the nines.
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    Bus News

    Greyhound bus finds new location to replace downtown Dallas terminal

    Teresa Gubbins
    May 19, 2025 | 11:53 am
    Greyhound bus terminal in Dallas, Texas
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    There's a new location for the Greyhound bus terminal, which had been in downtown Dallas for nearly 70 years: Flix North America, the parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, will be relocating service to a new intercity bus terminal in northwest Dallas in late September 2025.

    According to a release, the facility will be located in the 9700 block of Harry Hines Boulevard, directly across from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Bachman Station, and will serve as the company’s primary hub for travel in and out of the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

    The existing Greyhound terminal in downtown Dallas will remain operational until the new terminal opens, to ensure uninterrupted service for passengers throughout the process.

    The relocation was made possible through collaboration with the City of Dallas and underscores Flix’s long-term commitment to integrate intercity bus service into a broader national transportation network that connects travelers with public transit and other modes to make long-distance travel more accessible, seamless, and affordable across Texas and beyond.

    “Intercity buses are one of the most affordable and dependable ways to travel long distance, and we want to make them as easy to access as possible,” said Kai Boysan, CEO of Flix North America. “This new terminal offers better connectivity for DFW-area travelers and reflects our commitment to multimodal solutions—linking our services with public transit and other transportation modes to create a more seamless and convenient travel experience. It’s an important step in our mission to make long-distance travel more affordable, equitable, and efficient across Texas and the nation.”

    Greyhound bus stationGreyhound bus station in downtown Dallas. Getty Images

    Flix SE acquired Greyhound in 2021, from FirstGroup, who kept the real estate, including the Dallas terminal, then sold it off — a process that left public transportation in peril in some areas.

    The Bachman Station is home to DART Rail stops for both the Green Line and the Orange Line DART. By locating across from a major multimodal hub with DART rail and bus service, the new facility will enable connections to DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field, downtown Dallas, Fair Park, and Deep Ellum. The terminal also allows for connections for FlixBus and Greyhound riders to suburbs such as Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Las Colinas, Richardson, and Plano.

    The same block along Harry Hines already has the Dallas Police Department Northwest Patrol headquarters as well as a city of Dallas Water Utilities building and a Greyhound Bus maintenance facility.

    Dallas City Council member Omar Narvaez said that "the new Greyhound/FlixBus terminal in Northwest Dallas represents a win for multimodal connectivity and smart urban planning. Its location—steps from the DART Bachman Station and with immediate access to I-35 and Northwest Highway—creates a powerful synergy that will benefit travelers throughout the region. I want to thank our city’s engineering and permitting teams for their dedication and collaboration in helping this project move forward efficiently."

    The relocation of Greyhound’s legacy terminal to the new facility is the latest milestone in the brand’s transformation under Flix ownership. Since acquiring Greyhound in 2021, Flix has introduced a modernized fleet, a data-driven technology platform, and a regionally empowered operating model—driving measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, and customer experience.

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