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THE DROUGHT MONITOR MAPS for March 24 and June 25 illustrate how rainfall has shifted drought conditions across the state. On March 24, 99% of the state was experiencing some level of drought and the June 25 map shows how conditions improved in most areas and worsened in others. Photo courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor

THE DROUGHT MONITOR MAPS for March 24 and June 25 illustrate how rainfall has shifted drought conditions across the state. On March 24, 99% of the state was experiencing some level of drought and the June 25 map shows how conditions improved in most areas and worsened in others. Photo courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor

Growing conditions split by rain with improved moisture, lingering drought

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Growing conditions for summer crops are a mixed bag of results based on rainfall over the past 90 days, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.While soil moisture conditions have improved for much of the state, too much of a good thing, like rain, can also bring problems.
THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Explosive night at Hornet Field

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators.

Caldwell resident victim of scam

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Caldwell resident was recently scammed out of $39,500 by an online scheme that seemed believable.In fact, the scammers already had all of his pertinent banking information, making them appear credible while telling him they were protecting him from hackers who could get to his money.

Somerville approves Welch Park sublease

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Somerville City Council has approved renewing its sublease with Welch Park Enterprises Inc., for up to 10 years.However, the sublease, contingent on the city’s lease for Welch Park with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, could be shorter if the Corps’ lease with the city is shorter than 10 years.

Caldwell purchases Chmelar property for $700k

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Caldwell City Council, on Tuesday, June 30, approved a resolution authorizing Mayor John Rychlik to enter into a purchase and sales agreement for a 10.33 acre property on State Highway 36, previously owned by Chmelar & Thompson Investments, for $700,000.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.VFW meetingCaldwells VFW Post 4458 will meet Thursday, July 9, at the VFW Hall on State Highway 36.A meal will be served at 6 p.m., with a business meeting to follow.
THIS CHEVROLET HHR was damaged in a fatal accident on Thursday, July 2, at F.M. 60 and F.M. 50. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS CHEVROLET HHR was damaged in a fatal accident on Thursday, July 2, at F.M. 60 and F.M. 50. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Two die in separate July 2 accidents

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
In a tragic day spanning just eight hours, Burleson County experienced two traffic fatalities on Thursday, July 2, in separate, unrelated accidents, one a two-car crash on F.M. 60 near F.M. 50 and the other involving an ATV rollover at Birch Creek Forest Subdivision.

SISD solicits bids for Phase 2 of construction

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Somerville ISD offcially began construction on Phase 2 of its bond construction with the school board authorizing its construction manager to solicit bids.The authorization came during the board's June 17 regular meeting.

Somerville to revisit Welch Park lease request

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Somerville City Council was scheduled at a Tuesday, June 30, called meeting to again consider a request from Welch Park Enterprises Inc., to renew its sublease from the city.The request to extend the sublease term is contingent upon renewal of the city's lease with the U.S.

Deputies investigate 3 oil well site thefts

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies are investigating three cases of major damage and theft of wiring at oil well sites last week on County Roads 324, 328 and 315.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said the cases are being investigated as felony thefts and as criminal mischief.
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