Woman charged in forgery case

An Austin woman was arrested on Thursday, July 16, on Burleson County sheriff ’s warrants for stealing/receiving a stolen check and forgery of a financial instrument.Ruth Ray Flores, 35, was charged and is now free on $7,500 bond, according to the sheriff ’s office.

Woman charged in video release

A Bryan woman was arrested on Wednesday, July 15, on a felony charge of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.Virginia Nicole Smith, 23, was charged with the state jail felony and is now free on $2,500 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Solid Ground

Solomon soon found out his brain wasn’t smarter than GodAfter trying everything in his power to find joy in earthly pleasures, King Solomon came to the conclusion that life is meaningless without God.

Local program seeks volunteers as Long-Term Care Ombudsmen

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Brazos Valley is seeking volunteers in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson and Washington counties to advocate for residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

TxDOT beginning Operation Slowdown

In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself -- and everyone else on the road.

Valigura graduates Mississippi State

Hannah Valigura, of Caldwell, is among more than 3,500 students graduating from Mississippi State University in spring 2026.Valigura received the Doctor of Philosophy from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Registration for BV Gives is open

Registration for nonprofits to take part in the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley’s 8th annual Brazos Valley Gives is open.

Beat the heat with safety tips

With average temperatures and heat-related illness and injury on the rise, heat-conscious exercise practices are more important than ever.

Open house, ribbon cutting set for Somerville clinic

An open house and ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic on State Highway 36.The clinic opened on March 16 under the supervision of Nurse Practitioner Rochelle Adams of Brenham.

Groundwater Summit to look at aquifers, wells, local oversight

The 12th Annual Groundwater Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Caldwell Civic Center.The event is free and open to the public, with registration required to ensure enough refreshments and food.