Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Area firefighters battled a series of grass fires over the last week in dry, windy conditions, including one on Monday off County road 316 that burned over 30 acres.
Most of the blazes occurred when controlled burns spread to grasses nearby and quickly took off, firefighters said. Fortunately,…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Area firefighters battled a series of grass fires over the last week in dry, windy conditions, including one on Monday off County road 316 that burned over 30…
News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Burleson County Pct. 1 Commissioner Dwayne Faust said County Road 119 will be closed on Monday, Jan. 25.
Railroad work is being done at the crossing, and the…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Somerville City Council on Tuesday, Jan. 12, approved an engineering contract with Strand Associates of Brenham for the Eighth Street rehabilitation…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorts (R-Brenham) took the oath of office at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 12, administered by Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht.
Kolkhorst…
News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
State Rep. Ben Leman (R-Grimes County) filed House Bill 1005 on Thursday, Jan. 7, which is aimed at combatting human trafficking in Texas.
State Sen. Joan…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Even though COVID-19 sent the May 2020 school board and city elections to November, the May 1, 2021, elections are still scheduled.
Filings began for Caldwell…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Snook School Board was scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20, to evaulate the superintendent and discuss her contract.
The board will also…
Sports
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
After a dominating 17-4 first quarter, the Lady Jays coasted to a 20-point victory at home against Mumford last Friday, beating the Lady Bulldogs 48-28. Snook…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Snook Bluejays improved their shot selection and overall play last Friday while rallying in a 56-55 road loss to Mumford. The Bluejays, coming off a 47-42…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Deanville Pony League will hold registration for players from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.
Obituaries
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Lois Jean Whaley, 91, of Katy died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.
Jean was born on Aug., 26, 1929, in Ben Arnold, Texas, to Christine Isabel (Briscoe)…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Funeral services for Wynell “Nell” Reynolds Garcia, 75, of Caldwell, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home…
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Graveside services for Don Edward Strong, Sr., 78, of Chriesman, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at the Chriesman Cemetery with Pastor John…