Area man hurt in pickup-tractor trailer rig wreck

A College Station man was injured on Tuesday morning, May 14, in a collision involving his pickup and the rear of a truck-tractor trailer rig on State Highway 21 West near County Road 103.The accident occurred at 5:50 a.m.

Five sentenced May 13 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, May 13, with District Judge Carson Campbell presiding.

Cash stolen from woman’s dresser

An 84-year-old woman reported $301 in cash stolen from her dresser drawer on Monday, May 13, at her home on Private Road 2002, and the case is being investigated as a felony burglary.

Chain saw stolen on F.M. 3058

Someone stole a Stihl chain saw from a shed on F.M. 3058, and Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.The owner reported the missing Stihl MS-250 chain saw on Monday, May 13, and a deputy responded to the scene to investigate, said Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios.

Memorial Day ceremony planned

Caldwell will hold its Memorial Day at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the Burleson County War Memorial at the county courthouse.The ceremony is being conducted by the Caldwell American Legion Post No. 451 in cooperation with the Caldwell VFW Post No. 4458 and the Disabled American Veterans Post No.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Liberty Country Cemetery Assn. meetingThe Liberty Country Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m. A topic to be discussed at the meeting will be perpetual care. The cemetery is located on F.M. 908.

Solid Ground

Jesus loved the hospitality of meals with friends and strangersHaving a meal with others -- whether it’s a family get-together or some public function -- can be a very enjoyable time. Jesus our Savior spent a lot of time during His ministry eating with others.

Applications for county fair queen due May 24

TheBurlesonCountyFair Association is seeking nominations for the 2024 BC Fair Queen.Applications are being accepted until May 24.Contestants must be a female sophomore, junior or senior at the time of the contest and reside in Burleson County.

Southern Plainsmen to perform at Lone Oak Baptist June 9

The Southern Plainsmen will be in concert at Lone Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, June 9, at 6 p.m.The church is also holding revival services June 9-12.The concert is free and all are invited, and there will be refreshments and a time of fellowship following.

AREA MUSICIANS ENJOY

AREA MUSICIANS ENJOY the Sunday Song Circle on Sunday, May 19, outside Front Street Burgers in downtown Chriesman.STEVE LOCKE AND Stacy Crocker perform on Sunday, May 19, at the Song Circle outside Front Street Burgers in Chriesman.