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Burleson County Republican Party swears in new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Executive Committee of the Burleson County Republican Party convened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the county courthouse to swear in its newly appointed precinct chairmen.In a key administrative move, the committee also officially appointed Tyler Clark to serve as an ex-officio member tothe...
BURLESON COUNTY HOSPITAL District Board Chair Kirk Chapman addresses the gathering on Thursday, July 23, at the Somerville Family Practice Clinic.

BURLESON COUNTY HOSPITAL District Board Chair Kirk Chapman addresses the gathering on Thursday, July 23, at the Somerville Family Practice Clinic.

Somerville Clinic holds ribbon cutting, open house

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Somerville Family Practice Clinic is providing a major health care service for the area, a dream fulfilled by the Burleson County Hospital District and Nurse Practitioner Rochelle Adams who is making a commitment to small-town care.Aformal open house and ribbon cutting was held on Thursday,...
COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE THE Burleson County Historical Commission for their efforts and their 2025 Distinguished Service Award. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZE THE Burleson County Historical Commission for their efforts and their 2025 Distinguished Service Award. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

County reviews 2026 property valuations

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder told the county commissioners on Monday, July 27, that decreased property values, largely driven by lower mineral values, could lead to a tax rate increase.“I got an email on Thursday morning, I believe it was, that our tax roll appraisal values are, especially...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Gardening 101 The Prairie ViewA&M Extension Service is hosting Gardening 101 on Thursday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Burleson CountyAgriLife Extension Office, located 1516 F.M....
THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT thanked Non-Ferrous Extrusions for the donation of a drone to the department. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT thanked Non-Ferrous Extrusions for the donation of a drone to the department. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell names finalist for city admin position

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Caldwell City Council has named a lone finalist for the city administrator position and authorized Mayor John Rychlik and the city’s HR department to proceed with negotiations.A final announcement of the candidate will be released once the official contract is signed.The council voted 4-1 in...
A BIRCH CREEK firefighter battles this house fire last Friday at Shady Oaks Drive at Somerville Place Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Birch Creek VFD.

A BIRCH CREEK firefighter battles this house fire last Friday at Shady Oaks Drive at Somerville Place Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Birch Creek VFD.

Woman dies in fire at SW trailer

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
An 83-year-old woman died on Friday, July 24, in a fire that destroyed her home in Somerville Place Subdivision off Park Road 4, and the cause of the fire remains unknown and under investigation.Muriel Lane Burns of 311 Shady Oaks Drive, also known as Shady Oaks Lane, was pronounced dead at the...
A HELICOPTER takes off on Monday, July 27, to transport this assault victim from Somerville to a Temple hospital. Photo courtesy of Pct. 4 Constable’s Office

A HELICOPTER takes off on Monday, July 27, to transport this assault victim from Somerville to a Temple hospital. Photo courtesy of Pct. 4 Constable’s Office

Man charged in agg assault case

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A Somerville man was arrested on Monday, July 27, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge in connection with an attack on another man with a fence post.Orenthal Lauderdale, 47, of Somerville, was arrested and charged and remains in Burleson County custody on $100,000 in bond, according...
THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.

THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.

THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.

CISD OKs plan for instrument buys

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Caldwell ISD school board approved a band instrument purchase plan and changes to the child nutrition budget at its Monday, July 27, meeting.Both were approved unanimously, with the instrument purchase plan coming out of the district’s general fund and the child nutrition budget changes coming...

City Council to interview administrator candidates

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to interview candidates in closed session on Tuesday, July 21, for the vacant city administrator position.The council was to conduct the interviews in executive session as their final agenda item for their meeting and then reconvene into open session to take...
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