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AREA FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND ON Monday at the grass fire off County Road 324 near the F.M. 696 intersection.

AREA FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND ON Monday at the grass fire off County Road 324 near the F.M. 696 intersection.

Blaze burns 15 acres off County Road 324

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Area volunteer firefighters battled a 15 acre grass and brush fire late Monday, Nov. 4, off County Road 324 near the F.M. 696 intersection and were able to keep the blaze away from two nearby houses.The fire was toned at 3:40 p.m.
THESE HAY BALES were pulled out of the barn during the Oct. 30 fire off State Highway 21 East near Cooks Point. Photo courtesy of the Cooks Point Volunteer Fire Department

THESE HAY BALES were pulled out of the barn during the Oct. 30 fire off State Highway 21 East near Cooks Point. Photo courtesy of the Cooks Point Volunteer Fire Department

Hay bales burn off State Highway 21 East

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A fire burned up more about 35 large, square bales of alfalfa hay at an open-sided pole barn last Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Joey Skrivanek Ranch off State Highway 212 East near Cooks Point.

Burleson County Grand Jury returns 4 felony indictments

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Burleson County Grand Jury met in regular session on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and returned four felony indictments.Only the names of those arrested are released and include: * Tania Latrice Hanks, 27, of Caldwell; assault peace officer/judge -- second degree felony.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
BingoThe Chriesman Community Center is holding “Broke Folk Bingo” this Saturday, Nov. 9. Prizes for this event includes household, food, drink and toy items. Bingo cards are free. Concessions and daubers will be available for donations. No age limit to play and prizes for all ages.

Man charged in assault, drug case

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A 32-year-old Houston man was arrested on Oct. 29 on warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felony DWI and felony and misdemeanor drug charges following an August traffic accident.

Man charged in home burglary

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Bryan man was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 31, on felony warrants for burglary of a habitation in connection with an October break-in at a home on County Road 308.

Election worker issued ticket

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Burleson County election office worker was issued a Class C misdemeanor ticket when a voter alleged assault by contact when the worker removed his hat on Oct. 22 during early voting.
THIS 18-WHEELER was damaged in a multivehicle pileup accident on Tuesday, Nov. 5, on State Highway 21 East and County Road 300. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS 18-WHEELER was damaged in a multivehicle pileup accident on Tuesday, Nov. 5, on State Highway 21 East and County Road 300. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Four vehicle wreck occurs on SH 21 E

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A four-vehicle major accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5, on State Highway 21 East at the County Road 300 intersection, sending four persons to the hospital.The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m.
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