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TY ELLER LOOKS at this map in the emergency management office at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

TY ELLER LOOKS at this map in the emergency management office at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

County leaders continue hazard mitigation plans

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Burleson County leaders are continuing their ongoing meetings and strategies for a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP).The plan, updated every five years, involves coordination between local off icials and the public, including through a series of public meetings designed to get feedback.
BEN PECK, left, was recently hired as Somerville ISD’s first Director of Communications and Marketing. Also pictured is Somerville ISD Superintendent Eric Holton.

BEN PECK, left, was recently hired as Somerville ISD’s first Director of Communications and Marketing. Also pictured is Somerville ISD Superintendent Eric Holton.

SISD hires Peck for communications and marketing

Denise Squier
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Somerville ISD has added a new position to the district -- Director of Communications and Marketing -- and has hired the first person to hold this position: Ben Peck.The hire was made after the Somerville School Board met in closed session during its November regular meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
If your plans aren’t working out, why not put God in chargeMaking plans are certainly part of our busy lives. Otherwise we wouldn’t get around to the really important things, and might just get bogged down in the little things.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE Christmas Cottage event pose for a group photo. This annual event was hosted by the Lyons Education Extension Association on Nov. 7 and 8. Complimentary gingerbread cookies and wassail were available for attendees.
DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.

DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.

DIANE GANSKE STANDS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
DIANE GANSKE STANDS next to this large display of canned goods at the SAAM House at their open house on Saturday, Nov. 15.
NINE BRAZOS VALLEY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS received matching grants from the Greater Texas Foundation, including the Caldwell Education and Leadership Foundation, the Snook Education Foundation and the Somerville Education Foundation. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

NINE BRAZOS VALLEY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS received matching grants from the Greater Texas Foundation, including the Caldwell Education and Leadership Foundation, the Snook Education Foundation and the Somerville Education Foundation. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Brazos Valley Gives raises $1.56M for nonprofits

Denise Squier
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Burleson County organizations receive donations Several Burleson County nonprofits participated in the annual Brazos Valley Gives -- featuring 18 hours of online giving throughout the Brazos Valley, which took place on Oct. 21.Early giving began on Sept. 22.
Thanksgiving schedule

Thanksgiving schedule

Thanksgiving schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Tribune will have an altered schedule next week.All articles and ads must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.All legals must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 24, at noon.The Tribune offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.

4 arrested in felony drug case

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Two men and two women were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 13, on first degree felony drug charges after a Caldwell police traffic stop on State Highway 21 West.
THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club recently honored the late Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes during its November meeting at the Caldwell Civic Center. Pictured, from left, are Caylee Hermes, Sherri Hermes, Lion Adrien Drouilhet and Lion Ken Wiltz. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club recently honored the late Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes during its November meeting at the Caldwell Civic Center. Pictured, from left, are Caylee Hermes, Sherri Hermes, Lion Adrien Drouilhet and Lion Ken Wiltz. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club recently honored the late Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes during its November meeting at the Caldwell Civic Center. Pictured, from left, are Caylee Hermes, Sherri Hermes, Lion Adrien Drouilhet and Lion Ken Wiltz.
THIS TRUCK RIG was damaged on Friday, Nov. 14, in an accident on State Highway 21 near Thomas Street. See story page 3A. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS TRUCK RIG was damaged on Friday, Nov. 14, in an accident on State Highway 21 near Thomas Street. See story page 3A. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS TRUCK RIG was damaged

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
THIS TRUCK RIG was damaged on Friday, Nov. 14, in an accident on State Highway 21 near Thomas Street.
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