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Man charged in assault on firefighters

A Beaver Creek man was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 13, on a felony assault on a public servant warrant in connection with an attack on Beaver Creek firefighters responding to a burn ban violation.
A LOCAL CAT AWAITS ITS TURN at the Project SNIP free TNR clinic on Monday, Nov. 17. Photo courtesy of Anastasia Tucker

A LOCAL CAT AWAITS ITS TURN at the Project SNIP free TNR clinic on Monday, Nov. 17. Photo courtesy of Anastasia Tucker

Project SNIP hosts Deanville TNR clinic

Project SNIP of Burleson County hosted a free Trap Neuter Return (TNR) clinic, sponsored by the City of Caldwell, at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, Nov. 17.Project SNIP representative Anastasia Tucker said the clinic was a resounding success “Our goal was 100 cats,” Tucker said.
TY ELLER LOOKS at this map in the emergency management office at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

TY ELLER LOOKS at this map in the emergency management office at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

County leaders continue hazard mitigation plans

Burleson County leaders are continuing their ongoing meetings and strategies for a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP).The plan, updated every five years, involves coordination between local off icials and the public, including through a series of public meetings designed to get feedback.
BEN PECK, left, was recently hired as Somerville ISD’s first Director of Communications and Marketing. Also pictured is Somerville ISD Superintendent Eric Holton.

BEN PECK, left, was recently hired as Somerville ISD’s first Director of Communications and Marketing. Also pictured is Somerville ISD Superintendent Eric Holton.

SISD hires Peck for communications and marketing

Somerville ISD has added a new position to the district -- Director of Communications and Marketing -- and has hired the first person to hold this position: Ben Peck.The hire was made after the Somerville School Board met in closed session during its November regular meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Solid Ground

If your plans aren’t working out, why not put God in chargeMaking plans are certainly part of our busy lives. Otherwise we wouldn’t get around to the really important things, and might just get bogged down in the little things.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees.
DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.

DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.

DIANE GANSKE STANDS

DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.
NINE BRAZOS VALLEY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS received matching grants from the Greater Texas Foundation, including the Caldwell Education and Leadership Foundation, the Snook Education Foundation and the Somerville Education Foundation. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

NINE BRAZOS VALLEY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS received matching grants from the Greater Texas Foundation, including the Caldwell Education and Leadership Foundation, the Snook Education Foundation and the Somerville Education Foundation. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Brazos Valley Gives raises $1.56M for nonprofits

Burleson County organizations receive donations Several Burleson County nonprofits participated in the annual Brazos Valley Gives -- featuring 18 hours of online giving throughout the Brazos Valley, which took place on Oct. 21.Early giving began on Sept. 22.
Thanksgiving schedule

Thanksgiving schedule

Thanksgiving schedule

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Tribune will have an altered schedule next week.All articles and ads must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.All legals must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 24, at noon.The Tribune offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.

4 arrested in felony drug case

Two men and two women were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 13, on first degree felony drug charges after a Caldwell police traffic stop on State Highway 21 West.