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THIS VEHICLE WAS damaged on Monday afternoon, June 30, in a multivehicle accident at State Highway 21 East and County Road 300. Several injuries occurred. No information on the accident was available at press time. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS VEHICLE WAS damaged on Monday afternoon, June 30, in a multivehicle accident at State Highway 21 East and County Road 300. Several injuries occurred. No information on the accident was available at press time. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SISD raises pay for staff, teachers

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
When Somerville ISD teachers, administration and staff return to work for the 2025-2026 school year, they will receive a bump in their paychecks.During last week’s special June 24 meeting, the Somerville School Board approved raises for all district employees.
HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE OF TEXAS (HART) held a dog wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, in the Tractor Supply parking lot. Dogs of all breeds and sizes enjoyed being pampered during the event. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE OF TEXAS (HART) held a dog wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, in the Tractor Supply parking lot. Dogs of all breeds and sizes enjoyed being pampered during the event. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Spot cleaning!

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
HAVEN ANIMAL RESCUE OF TEXAS (HART) held a dog wash fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, in the Tractor Supply parking lot. Dogs of all breeds and sizes enjoyed being pampered during the event.

Man charged with possession, theft

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A Caldwell man was arrested on Saturday, June 21, for possession of a controlled substance, less than one gram, following a disturbance dispatch along Highway 21.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Tower of Babel has real meaning for us even todayThe story of the Tower of Babel and how it turned out is a good lesson for all of us today.Most of us learned this in Sunday School but likely weren’t taught the entire reason that God decided to destroy the tower.

Burleson County to hold July 3, 4 events

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Many residents of Burleson County bleed red, white and blue, and this year our nation’s birthday will be celebrated across the county.* As it does every year, the Elizabeth Lutheran Church kicks off the area’s patriotic events, hosting its annual July 3rd Celebration on Thursday, July 3, at 6 p.m.
U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county. McCaul presented the flag on Tuesday, June 17, at Lissa’s Sip & Shop in downtown Caldwell.

U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county. McCaul presented the flag on Tuesday, June 17, at Lissa’s Sip & Shop in downtown Caldwell.

U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county.
THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.

THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.

THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.
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