Primary early voting ends Friday

There are two locally contested races in the March 2 primaries both are Republican races: Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace and Burleson County Treasurer.There are no Democrats running for local county positions.And, early voting for both the Republican and Democratic primaries end Feb. 27.

LAST THURSDAY, John Brahm, Vice President of the Caldwell Burleson County Lions

LAST THURSDAY, John Brahm, Vice President of the Caldwell Burleson County Lions, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Caldwell High School Health Science Student of the Month, Tanzley Johnson, who recently became a certified phlebotomist. Also pictured is high school counselor Ashley Zboril.

CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW New Tabor Brethren Church

CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW New Tabor Brethren Church officially began last week with the pouring of the foundation. In January 2024, the church’s sanctuary was destroyed by fire.

Somerville denies SUP request on Fourth Street

The Somerville City Council has denied a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Glynda Jerkins to place a new manufactured home at 420 Fourth Street.The council voted 3-1 at their Tuesday, Feb.

Man charged in assault case

Somerville police arrested a 32-year-old Somerville man on Monday, Feb. 9, on a felony assault charge in connection with a Feb. 6 attack on a woman on Low Wood Road.Harley Edward Lawhon was charged and is now free on $7,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Five sentenced Feb. 9 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, Feb. 9, with District Judge John D. Winkelmann presiding.

Four sentenced Feb. 2 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, Feb. 2, with District Judge J.D. Langley presiding.

Deputies probe copper wire theft at oil well site

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of some copper wire recently stolen from an oil well site on County Road 324.An employee with Trail Blazer Energy reported to a sheriff’s deputy on Monday, Feb.

2 transported in car-pickup wreck on SH 21

Two men were transported to a Bryan hospital on Monday, Feb. 9, following a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 21 East near the Tractor Supply entrance.The accident occurred at 1:19 p.m.