Drive winter blues away by spending time outside

Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health.“Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” Kris Kiser said.

How to brew the perfect cup of coffee

A perfect cup of coffee starts at the source -- the coffee farms where it’s grown.

Man arrested after threatening area firefighter

A 44-year-old Cade Lake man was arrested on Friday, Nov. 15, on a Class A misdemeanor charge of terroristic threat against a public servant after threatening a volunteer firefighter who responded to his burn ban violation.

Copper wire stolen at oil well pad site

Someone stole copper wire from an electric power box at an oil well site and off the oil pad last week off State Highway 21 East.An employee of the oil company reported on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that he discovered the thefts at about 8 a.m., said Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios.

Tractor stolen on CR 327

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a tractor and front end loader in early November on County Road 327.The owner reported it stolen at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, saying he had last seen it on his property at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov.

Burleson County Grand Jury returns 15 felony indictments

The Burleson County Grand Jury met in regular session on Thursday, Nov. 14, and returned 15 felony indictments.Only the names of those arrested are released and include: * Buster Lee Pampell, 42, of Somerville; possession of controlled substance PG1>=4G<200G -- second degree felony.

Two dogs dead, believed poisoned

Someone poisoned a woman’s two dogs on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the 500 block of Elm Lane in Deer Forrest Subdivision off F.M. 1361.Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the case as a second degree felony cruelty to animals case, said Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios.

Car collides with truck on F.M. 60

Two persons were transported to a Bryan hospital on Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, in a car collision with a box truck/van at the F.M. 60 and F.M. 50 intersection.The accident occurred at 6:30 a.m.

2 finalists to be interviewed for Somerville police chief

Two finalists have been selected for Somerville police chief, and the city council will interview them separately in closed sessions on Monday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec. 2.The council and City Administrator David Resendiz will announce their choice shortly thereafter, likely the week of Dec.

Baytown woman hurt in truck wreck on SH 21

A Baytown woman was injured on Tuesday night, Nov. 12, when her truck left State Highway 21 West, crashed into a utility pole and came to rest on O’Neal Street.The accident occurred at 10:45 p.m.