Pickup collides with car on F.M. 696

A pickup rollover accident occurred on Wednesday, July 29, on F.M. 696 after the pickup collided with a car, but neither driver was injured or transported to any area hospital.The accident occurred about 7 p.m. when Sergio Valadez Dimas, 56, of Bryan was southbound on F.M. 696 in a tan 2017, Toyota...

Two charged in theft of firearm

A Caldwell woman and a Hearne man were arrested early Monday, Aug. 3, on a theft of a firearm charge following a Caldwell police search.Jaiden Marie Williams, 19, and Justavian Dquan Benford, 20, were charged and remain in Burleson County custody on $5,000 in bond for each, according to the...

Man threatens to shoot boys

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case in which a man threatened to shoot a neighbor’s boys on Thursday, July 30, on County Road 144.The neighbor reported that a man in dark shorts and an old Army hat wearing a holstered gun, threatened to shoot his boys if they did something...

Fire erupts from propane tank

Caldwell volunteer firefighters responded to a propane tank fire on Saturday night, Aug. 1, off State Highway 21 East that burned out by the time firefighters arrived.No injuries or property damage occurred, and no firefighting was needed, said Caldwell Fire Chief Harry Bowers.The fire occurred at...

Solid Ground

Our culture has failed us because it’s not based on GodOur culture has failed us because it’s a secular culture -- one that has reduced everything to a thing or a function. Generally, at least at first, people are delighted to find themselves living in this culture.

Scotty’s House offers child abuse prevention, education

Scotty’s House, a children’s advocacy center serving the Brazos Valley and surrounding areas, would like Burleson County residents to know about the services it has to offer.“In addition to providing services to children who may have experienced abuse or another serious crime, we offer free child...

AREA CHILDREN ENJOYED WATERSLIDES

AREA CHILDREN ENJOYED WATERSLIDES and other fun activities at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library’s end of summer water party at J.E. Hejl Park at Davidson Creek.BOOTHS WITH FOOD AND GAMES were on hand at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library’s end of summer water party.“BUBBLE, BUBBLE, I’M NOT...

CISD to provide free, reduced meals for children

Caldwell ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines.Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.Starting July 20, Caldwell ISD began...

Snook ISD to provide free, reduced meals for children

Snook ISD announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the current income eligibility guidelines.Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.Starting July 27, Snook ISD began distributing...

SISD to provide free, reduced meals for children

Somerville Independent School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines.Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on...