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Inmate found dead in jail cell

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A woman inmate at the Burleson County Jail was found dead in her cell on Sunday morning, July 7, and no foul play is suspected, according to Chief Deputy Bill Rios.Carrie Craig, 55, of Somerville was found at 9:15 a.m.
DRUGS CONFISCATED by Burleson County sheriff’s deputies in July 2 arrest.

DRUGS CONFISCATED by Burleson County sheriff’s deputies in July 2 arrest.

Two arrested, charged in meth possession

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Two men were arrested by Burleson County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday, July 2, on first-degree felony drug possession charges at a store on State Highway 21 West and F.M. 908.
BURLESON COUNTY Precinct 4 crews remove trees and limbs along County Road 463.

BURLESON COUNTY Precinct 4 crews remove trees and limbs along County Road 463.

County dodges Beryl’s bullet

Roy Sanders & Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The 2024 Hurricane Season began on June 1 with Beryl as the first storm in the Atlantic tagged by some storm chasers as a “devil” because it is a “weirdly resilient” kind of storm, storm chaser Josh Morgerman said.
Photos courtesy of Cade Lake Volunteer Fire Department

Photos courtesy of Cade Lake Volunteer Fire Department

State Fire Marshal’s Office called to investigate

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A doublewide mobile home burned down early Friday morning, July 5, at 554 Magnolia Drive in Cade Lake, and foul play is suspected.Cade Lake Fire Chief David Pevehouse said the State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified and will investigate.

RRC issues no new oil, gas permit in May

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) did not issue any new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in May.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Moses preached his last sermon, not entering the Promised LandThe Old Testament book of Deuteronomy is really a sermon -- actually a bunch of sermons. In fact, it’s the longest sermon in the Bible, and maybe the longest sermon ever.
WHILE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES rely on milkweed as a host plant for eggs and caterpillars, a variety of nectar-producing plants are needed to fuel their fall migration. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

WHILE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES rely on milkweed as a host plant for eggs and caterpillars, a variety of nectar-producing plants are needed to fuel their fall migration. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Beyond milkweed: creating a migratory oasis for monarchs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
With the summer season ramping up, experts with Texas A&M AgriLife said now is the ideal time to create an oasis for monarch butterflies that will funnel through Texas during their annual fall migration to Mexico.
JUAN ANCISO, PH.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist, Weslaco, offers three main tips to make it easier to pick a good, ripe watermelon this summer. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

JUAN ANCISO, PH.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service vegetable specialist, Weslaco, offers three main tips to make it easier to pick a good, ripe watermelon this summer. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

Three tips to pick out a sweet watermelon

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A good, sweet watermelon is a staple healthy summer snack, so it’s important to know how to pick a ripe one at the grocery store or the local farmers market.

Tribune to begin ‘Opinion’ page

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Burleson County Tribune will begin publishing an “Opinion” page in its July 11 issue.The new page will include editorials, columns and Letters to the Editor.Editorials and columns will be written by staff writers, such as Managing Editor Denise Squier and Publisher Roy Sanders.

POSGCD Summit set for July 18

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
ThePostOakSavannah Groundwater Conservation District is hosting its annual Groundwater Summit on July 18 at the Caldwell Civic Center.This free event will provide insights and updates on local groundwater projects, management challenges and legal frameworks.
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