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County approves budget, tax rate

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Burleson County Commissioners have approved a 46-cent tax rate and a $16.5 million budget for 2024-25.The commissioners approved the tax rate and budget at their Monday, Sept. 9, meeting following public hearings with no comments offered.

THE BURLESON COUNTY Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Kolache Festival this Saturday in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Czech it out!

Denise Squier

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

This Saturday, Burleson County residents and visitors will make their way to downtown Caldwell for the 39th Annual Kolache Festival.The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce’s event is expected to draw thousands into downtown Caldwell, which will be a boost to area businesses and vendors.

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9/11 Prayer For First Responders And Veterans

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

9/11 prayer for first responders and veteransCaldwell Methodist Church is holding a 9/11 prayer service for first responders and veterans in the church parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m.Church members will pray over first responders and their service vehicles and veterans.

A CALDWELL AREA man

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A CALDWELL AREA man was injured in this collision on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 4, on State Highway 36 South. See story inside.

Chilifest gives back

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Chilifest presented checks to organizations within the Brazos Valley, which included Burleson County.See inside for more about the donations.

Caldwell XC Meet

News Staff

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Last Saturday, Caldwell hosted its annual cross country meet at Davidson Creek. Snook participated in the races with Caldwell.See the Sports Page for more about the meet.

SMOKES COMES out of the back of the Dollar General store on Friday in Somerville.

Dollar General Store suffers fire damage

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

A fire caused extensive damage to the back storage room portion of the Dollar General Store on Friday evening, Sept. 6, in Somerville, and the cause remains unknown.

VFW Auxiliary announces deadline for essay contests

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

VFW Auxiliary Post #4458 is currently accepting Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contest entries.The deadline to enter is midnight, Oct. 31.This year’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest theme is “What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?

Man charged in stalking case

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

A Somerville area man was arrested on Friday, Aug. 30, on a felony stalking charge in connection with multiple contacts with a woman in recent months.Carlos Aquilar Pena, Jr.

Solid Ground

News Staff

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Jesus performed miracles, but offered followers so much moreAs long as Jesus was doing miracles, hundreds and even thousands of people gathered around wherever he would go. They had heard he was a miracle-worker and wanted to witness one for themselves.

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