Woman charged in drug possession

A Killeen woman was arrested by DPS troopers on Saturday, May 25, on a felony drug possession charge following a traffic accident on State Highway 36.

Man arrested in felony DWI case

A Brenham man was arrested on Sunday, May 26, on a felony DWI charge after a Somerville police traffic stop on State Highway 36.Gerson Castaneda Guillen, 45, was arrested and remains in Burleson County custody on $10,000 in bonds, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies probe possible false shooting report

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible false report of a shooting incident from Saturday morning, May 25, in Clay.A woman reported that someone was shooting at her at about 1:20 a.m.

Buckle up: Click It or Ticket campaign

In the time it takes to read this sentence, Texans can click their seat belt and save themselves from an early grave -- and save their loved ones from the sorrow of preventable loss.

RRC issues no new oil, gas permit in April

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) did not issue any 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Pickleball tournamentThere will be a pickleball tournament on Saturday, June 1, at the John E. Hejl Park at Davidson Creek at 9 a.m. Register in person at the Farm Bureau office located at 1266 State Highway 21. The entry fee is $10 for individuals and $20 for teams of two.

Solid Ground

Jesus said he’s the source of all life -- do you believe it?The death of evangelist Billy Graham has made headlines all over the world. He was considered the most prominent preacher of the 20th century. Even though he lived to be 99 years of age, Mr.

Providence Baptist to host homecoming this Sunday

Providence Baptist Church will be celebrating its 183rd year this Sunday, June 2, by hosting its annual homecoming celebration.

Get ready to bust a move

The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a wild time this Saturday, as the chamber hosts its sixth annual Daddy Daughter Dance with this year’s theme: “We’re Going on a Safari.”The event will be held at the Caldwell Civic Center from 6-9 p.m.

Historical Commission seeks ‘Tales, Truths, Memories’

The Burleson County Historical Commission is compiling stories, family histories, local tales and pictures for its “Tales, Truths and Memories.