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LOCAL 4-H PARTICIPANTS VISITED the Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Sept. 22, to read a resolution declaring Oct. 5-11 National 4-H Week. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Commissioners approve increased tire disposal rates

Sabine Lazo

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Burleson County commissioners approved new rates for tire disposal, effective immediately, at their Monday, Sept. 22, meeting Rates will now begin at $5 per tire for tires with a diameter of 20” or less, $15 for tires with a diameter of 21” or more and $25 for tractor or equipment tires.

Kolkhorst receives new committee appointment

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) was recently named to the new Senate and House Select Committees on Civil Discourse & Freedom of Speech in Higher Education by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows.

Solid Ground

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

It’s what God does with your life -- and completes it with joy!How much joy are you getting out of life?That’s a question all of us should be asking ourselves every day. At times, some of the best sermons come from people who are going through tough times and maybe even facing death.

Texas vineyards report high-quality wine grapes

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Texas wine grape growers are reporting high-quality fruit this season despite scattered weather-related challenges and ongoing uncertainty in wine markets, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.Justin Scheiner, Ph.D.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Holy Rosary Homecoming

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Burleson County FairThe 2025 Burleson County Fair continues through this Saturday.Gospel Music ConcertThe 2025 Burleson County Gospel Music Concert will be this Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Burleson County Cowboy Church.Admission is free.

THE 2025 BURLESON COUNTY FAIR Queen Kodi Hitchcock is having her crown pinned by Rebekah Hruska after Sunday’s Fair Queen Contest. Also pictured are Carlee Flores and Hadleigh Novosad. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

2025 Burleson County Fair Queen

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

THE CALDWELL HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Caldwell-Smithville football game last Friday in Smithville.

Friday Halftime Round up

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

THE CALDWELL HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Caldwell-Smithville football game last Friday in Smithville.THE SOMERVILLE HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Somerville-Snook game last Friday in Snook.

CARSON EVERS and Charles Doonan converse during the Baked Foods Sale on Sunday. Evers brought in the highest bid of $5,000 for her Snickerdoodle Bread. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

County Fair baked foods sale earns over $40K

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

In 2022, the Burleson County Fair Association’s Baked Foods Auction sales total of $77,100 set a fair history record, and this year the sale had a strong showing with a total of $40,150 in sales.Last year, the auction brought in $52,250.

Snook ISD holds interviews for superintendent position

Denise Squier

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Snook School Board is in the process of interviewing candidates for the district’s superintendent position.The position became vacant in June with Dr. Megan Pape’s announcement that she was leaving Snook ISD to accept the superintendent position at Royal ISD.

QUEEN CANDIDATE KODI Hitchcock placed third the Queen’s Category for her 60s inspired float featuring the fair’s “Decades of Fun” theme in last Saturday’s Burleson County Fair Parade. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Kienow wins queen’s category in Burleson County Fair Parade

Denise Squier

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Last Saturday, the 2025 Burleson County Fair officially kicked off with the annual Burleson County Fair Parade.The event was held in downtown Caldwell showcasing this year’s fair theme: “Decades of Fun” -- sending parade attendees back to the 20s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

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