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Two dogs likely poisoned, culprit sought

The deaths of two dogs last week in the Somerville area look suspicious and likely intentional.Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the deaths of two of Shaun Preston’s dogs, Rylie and Koda, on Wednesday, Oct.
FIRFIGHTERS SPRAY WATER ALONG the fence line last Friday off County Road 324. More than 30 acres burned. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

FIRFIGHTERS SPRAY WATER ALONG the fence line last Friday off County Road 324. More than 30 acres burned. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Suspicious fires across county

Suspicious blazes erupted across west Burleson County from Friday, Oct. 4, through Monday, Oct. 7, in various locations burning about 100 total acres.
BAKED FOODS AUCTIONEER Charles Doonan has a conversation with Sarah Boniol during last week’s Baked Foods sale at the Burleson County Fair. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BAKED FOODS AUCTIONEER Charles Doonan has a conversation with Sarah Boniol during last week’s Baked Foods sale at the Burleson County Fair. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

County Fair baked foods sale earns over $52K

Two years ago, the Burleson County Fair Association’s Baked Foods Auction sales total of $77,100 set a fair history record, and this year’s $52,250 total is the second best on that list.In 2021, the baked foods sale brought in $48,450, and, in 2023, the auction netted $47,300.
THE RESERVE GRAND Champion Market Turkey winner was Brycen Suehs. Also pictured are Cameron Suehs, Bradley Suehs and Tommy Tietjen. Photo courtesy of Jeffries Livestock Marketing

THE RESERVE GRAND Champion Market Turkey winner was Brycen Suehs. Also pictured are Cameron Suehs, Bradley Suehs and Tommy Tietjen. Photo courtesy of Jeffries Livestock Marketing

THE RESERVE GRAND Champion Market

THE RESERVE GRAND Champion Market Turkey winner was Brycen Suehs. Also pictured are Cameron Suehs, Bradley Suehs and Tommy Tietjen.

Man charged in assault case

A Somerville area man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 27, on an assault warrant in connection with an attack the day before on a woman at Wilderness Sound Subdivision.

Solid Ground

Jesus asked his disciples, and each of us, this question: Why are you afraid?There is only one time in the entire Gospels where it’s recorded that Christ’s disciples worshipped and praised him as a group. That time was when they were out on a boat and a big storm came up.