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Missing Somerville teen located in Brenham

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Somerville area girl reported missing in May was located early Saturday, July 4, at a Brenham restaurant and was returned to her family.Melysse Florez, 16, was located unharmed at about 6 a.m.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Dealing with rejection when we try to be kind and friendlyBeing kind, friendly and helpful to others is the way believers should live every day of their lives. But even something as simple as a smile or greeting can be met by a frown or total rejection.

RRC issues no new oil, gas permits in March

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued no new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in March.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.

Second concert of summer series set for July 11

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Caldwell Main Street’s Summer Concert Series is back for a fifth year in downtown Caldwell on the second Saturday of every month this summer.This year, each concert will have a different theme, with attendees encouraged to dress to match.The July concert will be on July 11 from 8-11 p.m.
BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell.BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS celebrated July 4th at the City of Caldwell’s downtown pavilion by sharing a meal.
DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.

DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.

DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.
AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville.

AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville.

AUCTION ITEMS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville. 
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