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Caldwell council approves 2027 tax rate, budget

Sabine Lazo

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Caldwell City Council approved its 2027 tax rate and budget after public hearings on each at its Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting.The tax rate will be 0.429930 cents per $100 valuation, an increase from the current tax rate of 0.408870 cents per $100.During the public hearing on the tax rate, former...

2025 BURLESON COUNTY Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock places the crown on the 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen Jolee Telschow. The Fair Queen contest was Sunday night, Sept. 20, at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Telschow crowned 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen

Denise Squier

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Nice sunny skies made for a perfect evening as Jolee Telschow was crowned the 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen and Irene Elaine Kovar was named the 2026 Burleson County Fair Association’s Little Miss.The Queen’s and Little Miss contests were held Sunday, Sept. 20, at the fairgrounds.Telschow i s t h...

THE KOLACHE FESTIVAL Bake Show grand champions included, from left, Susan Vajdak; Callie Barnes, Olde Towne Kolaches of Houston including Craig Knappick, Carter, Lisa and Chloe Knappick, and Frankie Muehlstein. All were recognized at the awards presentation.

Kolache Bake Show winners announced

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The 2026 Kolache Festival Bake Show results were announced on Saturday, Sept. 12.The overall winners included: * Youth: Grand Champions: Callie Barnes, Caldwell, cheese; Reserve Champion, Logan Barnes, Caldwell, watermelon.* Non-Professional Burleson County: Grand Champion, Susan Vajdak, Snook,...

Home burglarized off of F.M. 2000

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies investigated a home burglary on Friday, Sept. 11, in the 7000 block of F.M. 2000.Deputies responded at about 6 p.m. and discovered that a window at the house was broken and that someone had broken into the garage, said Burleson County Sheriff ’s Sgt. Randy...

Woman arrested on evading charge

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A woman was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on a misdemeanor evading arrest charge after fleeing on foot from a Burleson County sheriff ’s deputy during a trespassing call.The 43-year-old woman, possibly from Austin, posted a $1,500 bond and was released, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s...

Alarm scares away burglars

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A home alarm likely scared off some culprits in a burglary in progress on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the 3000 block of F.M. 2000.The homeowner reported hearing what sounded like two or three persons outside her home, although she was unable to see them on her home surveillance camera, said Burleson...

Tools stolen in home burglary

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A home in the 1200 block of James Craft Road in Somerville Place Subdivision was recently burglarized with numerous tools and other items stolen.However, there was no sign of forced entry for the home, which was scheduled for a final sale closure on Sept. 17, said Burleson County Sheriff ’s Sgt....

Deputies probe possible theft case off CR 336

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible theft reported on Tuesday, Sept. 8, off County Road 336.The property owner found his gate open and determined that someone had gone into his pasture, said Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Jackson.He reported it to sheriff ’s deputies at 12:44...

Solid Ground

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Jesus wants us to treat both the rich and poor alikeIt’s easy to become captivated and charmed by the rich, powerful and so-called beautiful people of the world.And with the coming of motion pictures, television and now the Internet, the lives of the rich and famous become almost a part of our...

Somerville approves tax rate, budget for 2026-27

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Somerville City Council has approved a 71.615-cent tax rate and a $3,875,698 budget for 2026-27.The council formally approved the tax rate and budget at their Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting following public hearings and tabled action on a variance request to allow construction of a manufactured home...

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