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Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
O_ering thanksgiving for God’s indescribable gis to us allThanksgiving Day comes only once a year, but in the life of a believer it should be observed every day. Let’s see what the Bible has to say about giving thanks and what part it should play in every Christian’s life.
CALDWELL AND CADE Lake Fire Chief David Pevehouse looks over his gear at the Caldwell Fire Station on Main Street. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL AND CADE Lake Fire Chief David Pevehouse looks over his gear at the Caldwell Fire Station on Main Street. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Property owners urged to comply with burn ban

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Firefighters are battling a stubborn streak of burn ban violations in recent weeks, about 18 calls in the last month.For volunteer firefighters, it is a nuisance.
SANTA CLAUS VISITS with a girl on Sunday morning at the Farmers Market in Somerville. The Christmas theme was enjoyed by visitors.

SANTA CLAUS VISITS with a girl on Sunday morning at the Farmers Market in Somerville. The Christmas theme was enjoyed by visitors.

SANTA CLAUS VISITS

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
SANTA CLAUS VISITS with a girl on Sunday morning at the Farmers Market in Somerville. The Christmas theme was enjoyed by visitors.VENDORS AND VISITORS enjoyed the Farmers Market last Sunday, Dec. 1, in Somerville. Christmas was the theme for this month.

Somerville plans to hire police chief this week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Somerville is expected to hire its new police chief this week.A finalist was scheduled to be announced this week, perhaps as early as Wednesday, after the city council completed its final interview in closed session on Tuesday and then voted in open session, said City Administrator David Resendiz.
THIS KIA OPTIMA car was destroyed on Monday night in a head-on collision on State Highway 36, just north of Lyons. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS KIA OPTIMA car was destroyed on Monday night in a head-on collision on State Highway 36, just north of Lyons. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Brenham woman dies in SH 36 South wreck

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
A Brenham woman died and five persons were injured on Monday night in a two-car head-on collision on State Highway 36 South about 1.4 miles north of Lyons.Asia Debrow, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene by Burleson County Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Jason Urbanosky.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

A Historical Christmas
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Somerville Historical Society & Museum is hosting its annual “A Historical Christmas” on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-9 p.m. at St. Ann’s Recreation Center.Reserved tables are $350 each (with eight seats per table), and individual tickets are $25 each.

Somerville begins CodeRED system

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The City of Somerville has established CodeRED emergency notification system for local residents on the mobile devices.Residents were recently notified with a mail flyer explaining the system, which allows residents to be notified when emergencies occur.
MARSHALL O’DONNELL

MARSHALL O’DONNELL

Former Jailer charged with sexual activity with inmate

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
A former Burleson County jailer has been charged with improper sexual activity with a person in custody.Marshall O’Donnell turned himself in to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, and remained in custody there on $6,000 bond, said Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios.
FREDERICK HAWKINS

FREDERICK HAWKINS

Hawkins gets 20 years after guilty plea

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Charged with murder after vehicle pursuit killed 2 Snook teens A Snook man charged with two counts of murder in a March 2, 2022, double fatality accident in Snook following a DPS pursuit was sentenced to 20 years in prison on each count on Monday, Dec. 2.
SANTA VISITS WITH CHILDREN at last year’s Santaville event in Somerville. Photo courtesy of Allyson Hargrove

SANTA VISITS WITH CHILDREN at last year’s Santaville event in Somerville. Photo courtesy of Allyson Hargrove

Santaville festivities set for Saturday

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Somerville’s annual Santaville event will be held on Dec. 7 from 1:30-5 p.m. in downtown Somerville.Allyson Hargrove, the event organizer, said she is excited to see the community at this year’s event.“Anyone and everyone is welcome to enjoy the festivities,” she said.
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