Man charged in theft at store

A 71-year-old Caldwell man was arrested on Oct. 8 on a felony charge of theft with two or more previous convictions after a September incident involving stolen glasses at Brookshire Brothers in Caldwell.

Woman charged in filing false info for unemployment claim

A woman charged with providing false information to receive unemployment compensation was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 8, on a Burleson County sheriff’s warrant.

Caldwell eyes parks’ capital improvement projects

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to discuss and possibly take action on capital improvement projects for the parks and recreation department at their Tuesday, Oct. 15, meeting.The council is considering what projects are possible using oil royalty funds from the John E.

Solid Ground

God’s plan to release us from spiritual bondage is going on todayRedemption is a common thread that runs from Genesis (48:16) to the book of Revelation (14:3).

County sales tax revenues show decrease in October

Sales tax revenues showed a decrease for October 2024 from October 2023 for Burleson County in Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s latest monthly report.The cities of Caldwell and Snook also showed decreases. However, the City of Somerville showed a major increase.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Fall FestivalFirst Baptist Church of Caldwell is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Caldwell City Pavilion. There will be games, food, door prizes and fun for the family.BBQ Drive-Thru DinnerSnook Lions Club is hosting a barbecue drive-thru dinner on Sunday, Oct.

‘Live at the Station’ event near Snook runs smoothly

The “Live at the Station” live music concert held last Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Snook Rodeo and Starlight Ballroom generally went smoothly for crowd and traffic control, local officials say.

POSGCD board approves amendments to rules

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board held a public hearing and then approved amendments to its rules at a Tuesday, Oct. 8, meeting in Milano.The board on Sept. 10 postponed the public hearing and action until the Oct.

Scouts provide American flag disposal locations

Alex York of Somerville and members of Boy Scout Troop 1300 of College Station have provided two drop-off locations in Burleson County for disposal of worn out American Flags.

SISD to purchase metal detectors

Somerville ISD is continuing its focus on safety and security by the district adding six metal detectors.The school board approved the purchase of six new portable metal walk-through detectors during its regular board meeting last Wednesday night.