Pollock to run for Burleson Co. judge

Former Burleson County Chief Deputy John Pollock has announced his intention to run for county judge in the March 2026 Republican Primary.Pollock served as the county’s chief deputy under former Sheriff Gene Hermes from March of 2020 to Dec. 31, 2022, and is retired and living in Snook.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Lyons EEA meetingThe Lyons EEA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 19, at 10 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, located at 6670 State Highway 36 South.

Caldwell eyes decision on city hall construction site

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to discuss and to decide whether the city hall construction site is worth saving or should be demolished at their Tuesday, June 17, meeting.Some council members at a May 27 workshop session said the building likely could not be saved.

Man charged in drug possession

A 28-year-old Temple man was arrested by a DPS trooper on Monday, June 9, on felony drug possession charges following a traffic stop off State Highway 21 East in Caldwell.

Home burglary case investigated

Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies are investigating the recent burglary of a home in the 300 block of Dogwood Circle involving tampering with electrical breaker boxes.

CLARIFICATION

A story in the June 12 issue of the Burleson County Tribune stated that Burleson County Pct. 1 Commissioner Dwayne Faust did not attend the June 9 commissioners meeting when Bill Rios was selected as sheriff.

Rios names Simmons as new chief deputy

Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios has selected David Simmons, a retired, long-time Houston police officer, as his chief deputy.

Solid Ground

When we learn to forgive we can experience a new kind of freedomHave you ever been hurt, bad-mouthed, cheated or betrayed? If you’re an adult of any age, you’ve likely experienced all or some of these things. It’s part of life.

Pool graduates Blinn nursing program

Labrayla Pool of Snook graduated from the Blinn College District Vocational Nursing Program at a pinning ceremony at Champion Fellowship Church in Brenham.The pinning ceremony symbolizes the transition from nursing students to healthcare professionals.