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OCT. 31 MARKED marked the sixth ramp built this year with Texas Ramp Project

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

OCT. 31 MARKED marked the sixth ramp built this year with Texas Ramp Project. Serving others is what Lions Club is all about. Pictured are Lions Danny Jones, Ted Dusek, Donnie Cook, Dale Shaw. TrussWorks - Westen Muske and William Hernandez.

CPC module protection tips for semi-trucks

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The theft of Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) modules from semi-trucks, much like catalytic converter theft, is becoming a significant issue across the U.S.This rise in thefts is driven by the high value of these components on the black market, fueled by an ongoing global microchip shortage.

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE Extension Service will host a free Texas Watershed Steward workshop on Davidson Creek on Nov. 7 in Caldwell. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

Davidson Creek water quality training scheduled for Nov. 7

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on the Davidson Creek watershed will be held on Nov. 7 in Caldwell at the AgriLife Extension office from 8 a.m. to noon.The workshop is open to anyone interested in improving the region’s water quality.

THE LYONS EXTENSION Club handed out candy to trick or treaters at Somerville’s Trunk or Treat. Pictured are Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Sharon Stevenson, Teri Sissoms and Francis Rutledge. Photo courtesy of Lyons Extension Club

RRC issues no new oil, gas permits in September

Denise Squier

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued no new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in September.Production in the county in August included 678,685 barrels of oil, 670,898 Mcf of casing head gas, 40,992 Mcf of gas well gas and 3,058 barrels of condensate.

Veterans Day celebration set

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Veterans Day will be celebrated in Burleson County on Monday, Nov. 11 with the traditional 11 a.m. ceremony at the Caldwell Civic Center, also the site of the county’s Veterans Memorial.A ceremony coordinated by the Caldwell VFW Post 4458, Disabled American Veterans Chapter No.

Comptroller returns unclaimed $3B to property owners

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $3 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the Comptroller’s office announced today.Since the Unclaimed Property program began in 1962, Texas has returned more than $4.

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Inquiring minds might want to know, is the orange orb popular for Halloween and fall decorations a fruit or vegetable?The answer may surprise you.A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit.According to expert Joe Masabni, Ph.D.

Appraisal review board members needed

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Applications are currently being accepted from citizens who would like to serve as an Appraisal Review Board (ARB) member for Burleson County.The ARB is a citizen board that resolves disputes over appraisals and other matters that they are granted authority over by the Texas Property Tax Code.

REPUBLICANS GATHER AT THE Tuesday night gathering to watch the election returns.

Trump carries county by big margin

News Staff

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Voters in Burleson County overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Republican Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, giving him a 7,586 to 1,703 margin over Democrat Kamala Harris.In addition, the City of Snook’s proposition to allocate all of its 1.

Victoria woman dies in rollover off F.M. 1362N

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A Victoria woman died on Friday night, Nov. 1, in a one-vehicle rollover accident off F.M. 1362 North after being ejected from the vehicle.The accident occurred at 9:54 p.m. when Madeline Elisabeth Schaar, 27, was southbound in a white 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV on F.M.

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