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Caldwell Council continues talks on plans for zoning

The Caldwell City Council is continuing discussions and seeking public input on implementing zoning in the city.The council held a workshop session on the issue on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after their regular monthly meeting, and heard additional citizen comments.

Burleson County students earn academic honors at Blinn

Many area students were named to the Chancellor’s Scholar list and the Dean’s Scholar list for the Fall 2024 semester at Blinn College.To be named a Chancellor’s Scholar, students must earn a 3.75 GPA, complete at least 12 credit hours (excluding developmental courses), and pass all their courses.

Woman charged in drug possession

A Somerville woman was charged on Tuesday, Dec. 17, with felony drug possession in a correctional facility following her arrest on a misdemeanor charge of silent or abusive calls to 9-1-1.

Criminal mischief case investigated

Somerville police are investigating a misdemeanor criminal mischief case at a business in the 17000 block of State Highway 36 South.An employee reported on the morning of Monday, Dec.

SPD investigates report of sexual assault of child

Somerville police are investigating a report of sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl at a Somerville home.Somerville Police Chief John Bennett said the case was reported to police on Tuesday, Dec. 17, and the incident occurred several days before.

Solid Ground

_e shepherds and wise men followed the path to Jesus -- and so should weOne of the things that most of us have learned after celebrating Christmas as a child -- and then throughout the years as an adult -- is that it’s more pleasureful to give than to receive.
CLUB FOUNDER and President, Trey Groce, left, accepts Burleson County A&M Club’s Charter from Porter S. Garner, Association of Former Students President, at the 2024 Fall Leadership Reception on Friday, November 15. Photo courtesy of The Association of Former Students

CLUB FOUNDER and President, Trey Groce, left, accepts Burleson County A&M Club’s Charter from Porter S. Garner, Association of Former Students President, at the 2024 Fall Leadership Reception on Friday, November 15. Photo courtesy of The Association of Former Students

A&M Club receives charter at Fall Leadership Conference

The Burleson County A&M Club was officially granted its charter from the Association of Former Students at the 2024 Fall Leadership Conference on Friday, Nov. 15.This occasion marks the club’s reemergence as an active chapter.
FORGED IN FAITH WAS ONE OF the bands which performed during the “Christmas at Welch Park Music Festival” in Somerville. Pictured, from left, Coleman Wiederhold and Denise Squier. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

FORGED IN FAITH WAS ONE OF the bands which performed during the “Christmas at Welch Park Music Festival” in Somerville. Pictured, from left, Coleman Wiederhold and Denise Squier. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Council tables action on plats for subdivisions

The Caldwell City Council has tabled action on two subdivision preliminary plats for Whitetail Run and Edna Hills after objections from local residents.The council unanimously voted to table action at their Tuesday, Dec. 17, meeting, seeking more time to review local residents concerns.
SNOOK ISD STUDENT enrollment continues to grow at a fast pace, so the Snook School Board is gathering information to consider calling for a bond election in November 2025.

SNOOK ISD STUDENT enrollment continues to grow at a fast pace, so the Snook School Board is gathering information to consider calling for a bond election in November 2025.

Snook ISD takes next step for possible bond election

The Snook School Board took another step forward towards calling for a bond election in November 2025.With students enrollment continuing to grow and district facilities at their capacities, a bond to build more facilities may be the only answer for Snook ISD.