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Somerville to revisit Welch Park lease request

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Somerville City Council was scheduled at a Tuesday, June 30, called meeting to again consider a request from Welch Park Enterprises Inc., to renew its sublease from the city.The request to extend the sublease term is contingent upon renewal of the city's lease with the U.S.

Deputies investigate 3 oil well site thefts

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies are investigating three cases of major damage and theft of wiring at oil well sites last week on County Roads 324, 328 and 315.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said the cases are being investigated as felony thefts and as criminal mischief.

Theft of calves investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies are investigating the theft of multiple calves reported missing last Friday, June 26, off F.M. 1361.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said the owner reported 1014 calves with red ear tags missing at 10:27 a.m. on Friday.

Money stolen from woman’s account in scam

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A Burleson County woman was recently scammed out of $7,681.93 by a man claiming to be from her bank.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said the woman, who lives on County Road 364, got a call on June 12 from a man claiming to be from her bank, who already had all of her private bank information.

Man charged in livestock theft

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A Caldwell area man was arrested on Wednesday, June 24, on a felony theft of livestock charge in connection with possession of a nearby property owner’s cow.Henry Joe Lawrence Smith, 88, was charged and is now free on $5,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman charged in violating bond, protective order

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A Somerville area woman was arrested on Friday, June 26, on charges of violating bond/a protective order twice within 12 months.Daelynda Josonja Rios, 33, was charged and is now free on $20,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.
THIS PASTURE WAS burned on Friday afternoon, June 26, off County Road 283. Cooks Point and Caldwell firefighters responded. Photo courtesy of Caldwell VFD

THIS PASTURE WAS burned on Friday afternoon, June 26, off County Road 283. Cooks Point and Caldwell firefighters responded. Photo courtesy of Caldwell VFD

Grass fire halted off of CR 283

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Cooks Point and Caldwell volunteer firefighters responded on Friday afternoon, June 26, to a grass fire on County Road 283 that burned about 5 acres but was contained with no structural damage The fire was toned just after noon on Ben Novosad’s property, where the wind caught a controlled brush...
WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

Daniel Cross
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
“To me, America is about freedom, opportunity, and the ability to build a better future through hard work and determination, on a foundation of faith. It’s a country where people can pursue their dreams, support their families, and make a positive impact in their communities.
AREA JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS

AREA JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS

AREA JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Burleson County residents have several opportunities to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial) of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.* The Elizabeth Lutheran Church is holding its annual July 3 Celebration beginning at 6 p.m.
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