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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming royalty, including this year’s homecoming king and queen hopefuls. Pictured, from left, back are Christopher Deere, Jeremy Vela, Roberto Garcia-Vega, Colt Holton, front, Aida Ramos, Blair Youngblood, Bra’keyla Minor and Gracie Strange. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming royalty, including this year’s homecoming king and queen hopefuls. Pictured, from left, back are Christopher Deere, Jeremy Vela, Roberto Garcia-Vega, Colt Holton, front, Aida Ramos, Blair Youngblood, Bra’keyla Minor and Gracie Strange. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Somerville HS homecoming royalty announced

Somerville High School recently announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.The Homecoming Queen and King will be announced during the Somerville-Burton football game at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 10, at (The Rock) Yegua Stadium.
Snook ISD names Giesenschlag lone finalist as new chief

Snook ISD names Giesenschlag lone finalist as new chief

Snook ISD names Giesenschlag lone finalist as new chief

Snook ISD has named one if its own to lead the district.During a special called meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, the board unanimously voted to name Kimberly Giesenschlag as their lone finalist for superintendent position.

County sales tax increases over 100% in September

Sales tax revenues showed an increase for September 2025 from September 2024 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.And, the cities of Caldwell and Somerville also showed increases, according to the acting comptroller.

Holy Rosary to hold bazaar, picnic

Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Frenstat will host its annual homecoming bazaar and picnic on Sunday, Oct. 5, on the parish grounds.The church is located at 8610 F.M. 2774, 10 miles South of Caldwell.Mass will be at 8 a.m.

Man charged in felony DWI case

A 45-year-old Somerville man was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 25, on felony DWI charge following a traffic stop along State Highway 36 in Somerville.Steve Waylen Bauer was charged and is now free on bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman charged in drug case

A Bryan woman was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 28 on a felony drug possession charge following a traffic stop on State Highway 21 West.

Caldwell man hurt in rollover on F.M. 166

A 26-year-old Caldwell man was injured and flown to an Austin hospital on Thursday night, Sept. 25, after a one-car rollover accident on F.M. 166 near County Road 227.The accident occurred at 7:35 p.m.

Caldwell man charged in theft

A Caldwell man was arrested on Sept. 17 on a charge of theft of a petroleum product in connection with a July case on County Road 234.Aiman Mounir Kouatli, 64, was charged and is now free on $5,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman charged in drug possession

A 19-year-old Giddings woman was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 24, on a felony drug possession charge following a traffic accident on County Road 132.