Man charged in felony evading, drug possession

A 19-year-old Chicago man was arrested late Monday, Aug. 3, on a felony evading charge in connection with a high-speed pursuit along State Highways 21 and 36 North that reached speeds of 115 mph.

Man charged with burglary with intent to commit felony

An Austin man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 4, on felony charge of burglary with intent to commit another felony following an attack on a man at Somerville Inn & Suites off State Highway 36.

Four sentenced July 20 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, June 8, with District Judge John D. Winkelmann presiding.

Solid Ground

Giving all credit to God always brings peace and joyThere is certainly nothing wrong with being proud of our accomplishments, and the things we’ve been involved in over the years. But pride can be a very dangerous thing. That’s why many great men and women of God have fallen into sin.

POSGCD board to hold hearings on area DFCs

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for aquifers in GMA (Groundwater Management Area) 8.

Hayden graduates vocational nursing

Mary Hayden, of Caldwell was among seven students to graduate from the Vocational Nursing Program at Blinn College.The pinning ceremony was held in the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on the Brenham Campus.

Bauman graduates LVN transition program

Jalee Bauman of Snook was among 26 students to graduate from the LVN-Transition program at Blinn College.Bauman earned an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.

Mynar Hoyack family holds reunion

The descendants and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar will meet for their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at the Caldwell Civic Center located at 103 TX-Hwy. 21 in Caldwell.The Gathering starts at 11:30 a.m. and potluck lunch served at noon.Bring a gift item for a bingo prize giveaway!

Somerville to consider rescinding ordinance

The Somerville City Council was scheduled on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to consider repealing a previously approved ordinance regulating eight-liners in the city.

Snook Council proposes 3-cent tax increase

The Snook City Council is proposing a 3-cent property tax increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year, from 25 cents per $100 valuation to 28 cents.The council approved the proposed rate in a special Monday, Aug 10, meeting, after discussion at their regular July 27 meeting.