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Phony tax return filed in name of local resident

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Someone filed a fraudulent federal income tax return in the name of a resident on F.M. 1362 North, and Burleson County sheriff’s deputies reported the case to the IRS.The incident was reported to the sheriff’s office on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and a deputy responded, said Sheriff Bill Rios.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
TV viewing can affect physical, mental and spiritual healthFrom way back in the early days of television in the 1950s and 1960s, TV sets have been referred to as “boob tubes” by critics.
COPS4KIDS RECENTLY donated $2,050 to Snook ISD. The check was presented to new Superintendent Kimberly Giesenschlag by Constable Dennis J. Gaas.

COPS4KIDS RECENTLY donated $2,050 to Snook ISD. The check was presented to new Superintendent Kimberly Giesenschlag by Constable Dennis J. Gaas.

Setting your house up for success: small animal owner fire awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.Dr.
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, except maybe at Saturday’s “Scare on the Square” where even Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz made an appearance to pass out candy to area children. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, except maybe at Saturday’s “Scare on the Square” where even Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz made an appearance to pass out candy to area children. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Dry spell weighs on Texas’ cool-season forage planting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Weather trends toward drought have Texas cattle producers considering their options as cool-season forage planting gets underway.Much of the state has experienced an extended dry period in recent months.
AREA FARMERS HAD vegetables and canned goods for sale at the Burleson County Farmers Market Saturday morning. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

AREA FARMERS HAD vegetables and canned goods for sale at the Burleson County Farmers Market Saturday morning. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Fall tax workshops deliver updates and practical guidance

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Fall tax workshops will be held in Dallas, Stafford, Victoria and online.The sessions provide continuing education credits for enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners, attorneys and other tax practitioners.

Snook’s Pool passes NCLEX-PN exam

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Labrayla Pool of Snook was recently among 25 graduates of the 2025 Blinn College Vocational Nursing Program to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) examination on their first attempt.The 10-month traditional program includes classroom, lab and clinical training.

Keeping pets safe at Halloween

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
When the leaves begin to turn colors and pumpkins begin appearing on neighborhood porches, you know that Halloween is just around the corner.While spooky season is a fun time of the year for many people, it can also become a little too scary for pets if owners don’t take precautions.Dr.
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