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Man charged in assault cases

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A Caldwell area man was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4, on five counts of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.Casey James Lourcey, 43, was charged with five counts and remains in Burleson County custody on $250,000 in bonds, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Injury to infant case investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an injury to a two-week old baby girl early Sunday, Nov. 3, on State Highway 21 East.Chief Deputy Bill Rios said a deputy responded to a report of a child who was dropped, sustaining a skull fracture and subdural bleeding.
THIS FORD F-250 pickup was damaged in the Oct. 31 accident near the F.M. 60 East and F.M. 3058 intersection. Photo courtesy of Snook Volunteer Fire Department

THIS FORD F-250 pickup was damaged in the Oct. 31 accident near the F.M. 60 East and F.M. 3058 intersection. Photo courtesy of Snook Volunteer Fire Department

Three-vehicles crash at F.M. 60, F.M. 3058

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A three-vehicle accident on Thursday morning, Oct. 31, at the intersection of F.M. 60 East and F.M. 3058 sent three persons to area hospitals.The accident occurred at 9:12 a.m. when Steven Curtis Yeldell, 62, of Lyons, headed northeast on F.M.
GRIFF SMITH STANDS next to his father Dr. Joe Smith’s sculptures at his home in Caldwell. Photography is his long-time passion. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

GRIFF SMITH STANDS next to his father Dr. Joe Smith’s sculptures at his home in Caldwell. Photography is his long-time passion. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Texas Highways anniversary edition features Smith’s work

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Griff Smith of Caldwell always knew that photography was way more than just “taking pictures.”Suble nuances like lighting, shadows, creative use of flash only scratched the surface of his art form.It was a calling -- and still is.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
County Officers Take Seats On New Year’s Day The new year brought Burleson County four new faces.They took the oath of office Friday morning, January 1, in ceremonies at the courthouse.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Paul and Peter’s freedom can be our life’s story as wellAnyone who becomes a Christian has a freedom story.It could be a story of how God set you free from the things in life you regretted, or no longer feeling like you have to conform to what other people think.
TOMMY THOMPSON works as an electrical consultant for Grid Electric in addition to his position as mayor of Somerville. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

TOMMY THOMPSON works as an electrical consultant for Grid Electric in addition to his position as mayor of Somerville. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

From mechanical worker to mayor: Tommy Thompson

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
This week, Mayor Tommy Thompson of Somerville is back home, dividing his attention between phone calls, meetings and emails. But just weeks ago, he was on the front lines of one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the United States in recent history.
BURLESON COUNTY EXTENSION Education Association’s club members make this presentation during a recent commissioner’s court. Pictured, from left, are Commissioner Vincent Svec, Stephen Tunnell, Billy Pitts, Agent Holly Narro, Terri Sissom, Audrey Swain, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Lydia Faust, Ann Sebesta, Brenda Kolojaco, Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder and commissioners, Dwayne Faust, David Hildebrand, and Bobby Urbanosky. Photo courtesy of Burleson County Extension Clubs

BURLESON COUNTY EXTENSION Education Association’s club members make this presentation during a recent commissioner’s court. Pictured, from left, are Commissioner Vincent Svec, Stephen Tunnell, Billy Pitts, Agent Holly Narro, Terri Sissom, Audrey Swain, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Lydia Faust, Ann Sebesta, Brenda Kolojaco, Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder and commissioners, Dwayne Faust, David Hildebrand, and Bobby Urbanosky. Photo courtesy of Burleson County Extension Clubs

EEA clubs make presentation during commissioners court

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Burleson County Extension Education Association’s club members recently made a presentation during a recent commissioner’s court.The commissioners also recognized members of the Burleson County Extension Education Association for their recent achievements.
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