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News Staff
Spring migration is sweeping across Texas, and barn swallows are already scouting porches, barns, overhangs and eaves for nesting sites.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Tool kit helps communities plan for storm water management
News Staff
As Texas communities face more frequent flooding, rapid development and aging stormwater systems, a new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service resource provides help to local governments in planning smarter, nature-based infrastructure projects.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS recently attended and assisted with the annual Ag Breakfast hosted by the extension office. They visited with local community members and represented Somerville ISD well. Pictured from the left are, Destiney Hill, Aubrey Flencher, Hadley Howe, Kylie Neuendorff, Rhyan Ricci and Kyle Brooks. Photo courtesy of Somerville FFA
SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS
News Staff
SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS recently attended and assisted with the annual Ag Breakfast hosted by the extension office. They visited with local community members and represented Somerville ISD well.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County
From 1921...105 Years Ago
W.W. Rankin, Editor and Publisher Jno. G. Rankin, Editorial Writer The Ledger entered upon its 36th year, twenty-five years of which it has been under the present management, the first year it was the News, then the News-Chronicle, and now the Ledger.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
MEMBERS OF NEW Tabor Brethren Church wrote scriptures on the frames of the new building last Sunday.
MEMBERS OF NEW Tabor Brethren
News Staff
MEMBERS OF NEW Tabor Brethren Church wrote scriptures on the frames of the new building last Sunday.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Traffic light at F.M. 60, SH 36 remains pending
Roy Sanders
A fully operational traffic signal (red, yellow and green lights) for the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection in Lyons remains delayed with no specific timeline for completion.However, TxDOT says the work will be completed, and a fully operational signal will happen.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
PETE GLIDEWELL CLEANS out this ice chest during Saturday’s shrimp and crawfish dinner fundraiser for Cops4Kids. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
PETE GLIDEWELL CLEANS
News Staff
PETE GLIDEWELL CLEANS out this ice chest during Saturday’s shrimp and crawfish dinner fundraiser for Cops4Kids.MARGARET POLANSKY PLACES a bid in the silent auction at the Cops4Kids fundraiser at Snook City Park on Saturday.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Holy Week events
News Staff
The Tribune is preparing its annual Holy Week schedule for area churches and Easter events, which will be included in the March 26 edition.If your church or organization is holding a special service or event, contact The Tribune at (979) 567-3286 to be included in our listing.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Commissioners approve spring events for KBCB
Sabine Lazo
Burleson County commissioners approved several items related to a revamp of the Keep Burleson County Beautiful (KBCB) initiative at their Monday, March 9, meeting.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Somerville clinic to begin seeing patients Monday
Roy Sanders
The new Somerville Family Practice Clinic will begin seeing patients on a limited schedule beginning Monday, March 16.Nurse practitioner Rochelle Adams of Brenham said the clinic will open at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026