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Cedar fever season has arrived

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again.Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Snook School Board meetingThe Snook School Board will be having its regular board meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m.Somerville City Council meetingThe Somerville City Council will be having its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6:15 p.m.
MELISSA BRUNE enjoys the slot machines at last year’s Caldwell Rotary Club Casino Night. The club is gearing up for this year’s event.

MELISSA BRUNE enjoys the slot machines at last year’s Caldwell Rotary Club Casino Night. The club is gearing up for this year’s event.

Gambling for a good cause

Sabine Lazo
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Caldwell Rotary Club is preparing to host its annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Caldwell Civic Center.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with tables opening at 7 p.m.

Snook approves hotel occupancy tax ordinance

Roy Sanders
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Snook City Council has approved an occupancy tax for hotels for up to 7% of the price paid for a hotel or motel room.However, the tax will not include bed and breakfasts or shortterm rental properties.The city council unanimously approved that ordinance on a 4-0 vote at their Monday, Dec.
IN JANUARY 2024, the historic New Tabor Brethren Church building was destroyed by fire. The loss of the beloved worship center was one of the news stories which affected Burleson County in 2024.

IN JANUARY 2024, the historic New Tabor Brethren Church building was destroyed by fire. The loss of the beloved worship center was one of the news stories which affected Burleson County in 2024.

Burleson County’s Top 10 news stories during 2024

Denise Squier
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The year 2024 was a year of historical moments worldwide.People in more than 60 countries, representing almost 50% of the world’s population, went to the polls in 2024. Voters in Mexico and the United Kingdom picked new leaders, while a former U.S.
County receives gift of rain for Christmas

County receives gift of rain for Christmas

County receives gift of rain for Christmas

Denise Squier
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Though it put a damper on Christmas Eve evening festivities, the county received the needed gift of rainfall.Officially, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that Burleson County received only .66 inch on Dec. 24, based upon readings at the Caldwell Municipal Airport.

CALENDAR

American Legion Meeting
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Caldwell’s American Legion, Deutsch-Houston Post 451, will meet Monday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post on State Highway 36.There will be a potluck dinner followed by a business meeting.Second Saturday Caldwell Main Street is hosting Second Saturday in downtown Caldwell on Jan. 11.
BURLESON COUNTY deputies deployed a drone and located a missing elderly man in a wooded area. The drone pilots directed two deputies to the individual and assisted him out of the woods to an ambulance.

BURLESON COUNTY deputies deployed a drone and located a missing elderly man in a wooded area. The drone pilots directed two deputies to the individual and assisted him out of the woods to an ambulance.

Deputies find missing man off F.M. 1361

Roy Sanders
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
What could have been a tragic scenario for one Burleson County family last week had a happy ending when an elderly missing man was found by Burleson County sheriff’s deputies using drone technology.Sheriff’s deputies were called at about 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec.
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