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Solomon tells us there’s a right time for everythingThere’s a right time for everything. That’s what the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament tells us by showing us what seems to be opposites -- birth and death, planting and reaping, crying and laughing.

Somerville Council OKs alley ROW closing

The Somerville City Council has approved closing an alley right of way by the Somerville Area Assistance Ministries (SAAM) House to allow for their building expansion.The council made that decision at its Tuesday, Feb. 13, meeting.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Food eventThe Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library is hosting “A Fresh Start to a Healthier You” -- a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program -- on Thursday, Feb.
BURLESON COUNTY CERT held a spontaneous Search & Rescue drill last Tuesday in Santa Fe Park in Caldwell to find a doll representing a missing child.

BURLESON COUNTY CERT held a spontaneous Search & Rescue drill last Tuesday in Santa Fe Park in Caldwell to find a doll representing a missing child.

Burleson County CERT runs Search & Rescue drill

Last Tuesday, Burleson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) ran a spontaneous Search & Rescue drill at Santa Fe Park in Caldwell.Burleson County CERT are local volunteers trained in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
JASON MUZNY

JASON MUZNY

Precinct 1 constable candidates address issues

Three candidates are seeking the Burleson County Precinct 1 constable’s position in the March 5 Republican Primary.IncumbentJasonMuzny is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Peter Glidewell and Pacer Lednicky.

Pape gets one-year contract extension

Dr. Megan Pape will continue to lead Snook ISD for many years to come.Last Thursday, the Snook ISD School Board approved a one-year contract extension for Dr. Pape to keep her in the district until June 30, 2027.The extension was approved after the board met in closed session.
THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club is holding its annual Denim, Dinner and Dance gala this Saturday at the Caldwell Civic Center. The items pictured will be sold during auctions at the event. Also pictured are: Kathy Cornett, Immediate Past President and Zone Chairman; Pat Drouilhet, Club Secretary; Dr. Johanna Elliot, Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club President; Adrien Drouilhet, Cabinet Secretary. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club is holding its annual Denim, Dinner and Dance gala this Saturday at the Caldwell Civic Center. The items pictured will be sold during auctions at the event. Also pictured are: Kathy Cornett, Immediate Past President and Zone Chairman; Pat Drouilhet, Club Secretary; Dr. Johanna Elliot, Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club President; Adrien Drouilhet, Cabinet Secretary. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lions Club to hold Denim, Dinner & Dance

The Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club will be hosting its third annual Denim Dinner and Dance on this Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Caldwell Civic Center.There will be a social hour at 6 p.m. with the dinner beginning at 7 p.m.Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a VIP table.

Snook, Somerville ISDs pass state school property value study

After both Snook and Somerville ISDs failed last year’s property value studies by the State of Texas, both school districts passed this year’s study.The Texas Comptroller’s Office recently released the preliminary findings of the 2023 School District Property Value Study.