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THE BACK TO SCHOOL Blast event not only gave out school supplies to area students, they were able to get free hair cuts and hair styles. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE BACK TO SCHOOL Blast event not only gave out school supplies to area students, they were able to get free hair cuts and hair styles. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook ISD hires Treadwell, Pulkkinen to admin team

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
This week when Snook ISD students begin classes, there will be two new faces to the district’s administrative team -- Stephanie Treadwell, Snook ISD Student Services Coordinator, and Chase Pulkkinen, Director of Maintenance and Operations.

State program to assist with help, transport in emergencies

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
If you know anyone needing some assistance during times of an emergency event, the State of Texas presents the STEAR program -- a free registry that provide local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community.
LYONS EDUCATION EXTENSION Association Club donated spiral notebooks to the “Back to School Blast.” Pictured, from left, are, Terri Sissoms, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Sharon Stevenson, Debbie Schumacher and Brenda Kolojaco. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

LYONS EDUCATION EXTENSION Association Club donated spiral notebooks to the “Back to School Blast.” Pictured, from left, are, Terri Sissoms, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Sharon Stevenson, Debbie Schumacher and Brenda Kolojaco. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

RRC issues two new oil, gas permits in April

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Texas Railroad Commission(RRC)issued two new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in April.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.The April permits were for: * Sorsby HCX 2H, located 8.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Burleson County Ledger and News-Chronicle from 1904...122 Years AgoNews From SomervilleThe machinists are expecting an order to strike at any moment. The railroad company has guards stationed at the round house and on the streets.
THE BURLESON COUNTY JUNETEENTH Association presented five Somerville ISD teachers with $100 awards through a Classroom Cash Giveaway to help teachers obtain classroom supplies, provide student enrichment opportunities and support innovative learning projects.

THE BURLESON COUNTY JUNETEENTH Association presented five Somerville ISD teachers with $100 awards through a Classroom Cash Giveaway to help teachers obtain classroom supplies, provide student enrichment opportunities and support innovative learning projects.

BC Juneteenth Association invests in local schools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Burleson County Juneteenth Association (BCJA) invests in the future of the community by supporting local teachers, students and schools through educational initiatives and community outreach.
HELPING WITH the Cops 4Kids School Supply Drive on Monday, Aug. 10, were, from left, Michael Hester, Wyatt Hester, Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios and Peter Glidewell. The annual drive is also sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

HELPING WITH the Cops 4Kids School Supply Drive on Monday, Aug. 10, were, from left, Michael Hester, Wyatt Hester, Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios and Peter Glidewell. The annual drive is also sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

BC Sheriff’s National Night Out

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A LITTLE EXTRA effort is shown at the First Responders vs. the Community slow pitch softball game on Aug. 4 as part of the Burleson County Sheriff’s National Night Out.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES were not the only things given away at last Wednesday’s “Back to School Blast.” People also received haircuts, diapers and other items for free. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SCHOOL SUPPLIES were not the only things given away at last Wednesday’s “Back to School Blast.” People also received haircuts, diapers and other items for free. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

A cut above the rest

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
SCHOOL SUPPLIES were not the only things given away at last Wednesday’s “Back to School Blast.” People also received haircuts, diapers and other items for free.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Angel Tree nominationsThe Burleson County Sheriff ’s Office has opened nominations for its Angel Tree program until Oct.

County sets new mass gathering application rules

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Any entity needing a Mass Gathering Permit for an event in Burleson County will need to meet new requirements for approval.Burleson County commissioners approved the new Mass Gathering Permit application during their Aug. 10 meeting.The commissioners also approved the proposed tax rate of .
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SO cracks down on sex crimes

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Burleson County Sheriff ’s Office has made 41 arrests in the past year for sex crimes, including prostitution and online solicitation of minors.
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