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Man charged in agg assault case

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A Somerville area man was arrested on Monday, Aug. 24, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant in connection with a July 22 attack on a woman on County Road 469.Garrett Edward Pyle, 54, was charged with aggravated assault and Class A misdemeanor terroristic threat and remains in...

Four sentenced Aug 17 in 21st District Court

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, Aug. 17, with District Judge John D. Winkelmann presiding.* Christopher Jamal Christmas, 33, of Deanville; violate bond/ protective order 2+ previous convictions if at trial -- third degree felony; Defendant entered a...

Man charged in drug possession

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
An 18-year-old Austin man was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 29, on a felony drug possession charge after a Caldwell police traffic stop on State Highway 21.Jonathon Garcia-Lopez was charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, a third degree felony, and is now free on $10,000...

Arrest made in forgery probe

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
A Houston man was arrested on Monday, Aug. 24, on a felony forgery warrant in connection with a March 19 attempt to cash a check at a Deanville bank.John Deniz Baykal, 33, was charged with felony forgery and is now free on $10,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Solid Ground

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Jesus healed the blind man while the Pharisees stayed in darknessThe Pharisees were frequently around to challenge whatever Jesus said or did. All of us know what it’s like to be criticized, but our Savior was bombarded by criticism from these religious leaders.
THE TEXAS A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

THE TEXAS A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day set for Sept. 16

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Texas Prescribed Fire Field Day on Sept. 16 in College Station.The field-based program will take place from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the TexasA&M Ecology and Natural Resources Teaching Area, 1622 Observatory Road.

Sept. 15 webinar to focus on shoreline management

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Shoreline Plant and Woody Vegetation Management” on Sept. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m.The cost is $35, and advanced registration is required at tx.ag/ ShorelineManagement.The webinar offers one integrated pest management continuing education...

‘Wings in the Garden’ event Sept. 26 in Bryan

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
“Wings in the Garden” is a free, family-friendly celebration of pollinators hosted by the Texas Master Gardeners in Brazos County on Sept. 26, at the Demonstration Idea Garden, 2619 W. Texas Highway 21 in Bryan.The event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public.The Texas...
INFORMATION FROM available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state indicate hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

INFORMATION FROM available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state indicate hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species. Photo courtesy of Courtney Sacco/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Hunting outlook good

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Encouraged to report signs of New World screwworm Based on available population surveys and precipitation trends across much of the state, hunters can anticipate an average-togood fall hunting season across key game species, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.This relatively...
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