Somervlle ISD applies for TEA LASO 4 grants

Somerville ISD has applied for grants through the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which could provide a big boost to the district’s checking accounts.During the school board’s meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, the board approved the applications for LASO 4 grants from the TEA.

Holiday events

Christmas on the Square, Santaville and other holiday events were in full force this past weekend.See inside for more photos and information from these events.

Holiday schedule

Due to the upcoming holidays, The Tribune will have an altered schedule for the next two weeks.All articles must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 22, at noon, and all ads must be submitted by Monday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. to be included in the Dec. 25 edition.To be included in the Jan.

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Lyons EEA meetingThe Lyons EEA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 18, at HarmonyBaptistChurch at 10 a.m.Harmony Baptist Church is located at 6670 State Highway 36 South in Caldwell.Coffee con Amigos The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library hosts Coffee con Amigos every Thursday at 6 p.m.

Caldwell says ‘no comment’ on electric deal

The City of Caldwell is not commenting on specifics of a new wholesale electric power agreement with LCRA, approved by the city council at a Dec. 4 special meeting.

County primary filings now closed

One more county Republican filed for the March primaries before the Monday, Dec. 8, deadline -- Stacy Guerrero, who filed for the county treasurer position.

Appraisal district conducts audit of all non-profits

The Burleson County Appraisal District is continuing its state required audit of all of the county’s non-profit organizations, including churches, and two vital items will be needed.

Battery stolen at oil well site off F.M. 60 South

Someone recently cut the wires and cables to a battery box at an oil well pump jack and stole the battery off F.M. 60 South, andBurlesonCountysheriff’s deputies are investigating.Sheriff Bill Rios said an official with Energy Transfer reported the theft on Monday morning, Dec.