Snook approves contract for grant

The City of Snook is proceeding with a planning and management services contract for a grant that would fund long-term development planning and a zoning ordinance.The city council approved a contract with Payne Empowerment, LLC of Leander at its Monday, Nov.

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Angel TeaThe 14th annual Christmas Angel Tea will be Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Somerville’s Family Life Center, located at 222 10th Street in Somerville.The event will also include a prize drawing and items for sale.

County sales tax decreases in November 2025

Sales tax revenues showed a decrease for November 2025 from November 2024 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.However, all Burleson County cities showed increases, according to the acting comptroller.

Deputies probe burglary, thefts at oil well site

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a felony burglary and theft at an Energy Transfer oil well site last week off County Road 119 in which multiple items, including signage and sign posts, were stolen.Deputies responded at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov.

Two transported in pickup-car accident on F.M. 60 East

Two women were transported to a Brenham hospital on Thursday, Nov. 20, in a pickup-car collision on F.M. 60 East near the F.M. 50 intersection.The accident occurred at 3:37 p.m.

Missing girl quickly located

Caldwell police and Burleson County sheriff’s deputies responded on Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, to a report of a missing girl, but she was quickly located and unharmed.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said a deputy responded to assist Caldwell police, who were dispatched at 6:11 p.m.

Six sentenced Nov. 17 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, Nov. 17, with District Judge Carson Campbell presiding.

Program available to prevent Southern Pine Beetle threats

Texas A&M Forest Service is offering landowners financial and technical assistance through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program.Applications for this cost-share program are open now and will close on Jan. 31, 2026, at midnight.

What to know about dogs and acorns

Every dog owner knows the difficulty of keeping their curious canines from eating just about anything they can find, and, with fall in full swing, scattered acorns are likely to catch plenty of pets’ attention.Dr.