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WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

John Rychlik
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
I once read that America is more than a country— that it is an idea, a dream, an opportunity. I did not fully understand the depth of that statement until I moved away and began living and working in other countries. As a nation, we are by no means perfect.
WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

Aaron Flencher
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
To me, America is a sense of freedom. Living in Burleson County my entire life, my view of this country is shaped by open pastures, hard work, and a sense of community. America is about neighbors helping neighbors, quiet resilience, and an understanding that our freedom comes with responsibility.
WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME...

Tina Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Serving in the military gave me the opportunity to see a lot of the world, and to live in different countries. Hands down, I’d never choose to live anywhere but here.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
John saw a new Jerusalem coming from heaven to earthAll the way back to the Old Testament patriarchs, there has been a longing for a future glorious city of God. It’s often referred to as the New Jerusalem spoken of in the book of Revelation.

Burleson Co. responds on signs purchase

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
In response to a recent broadcast in Brazos County, Burleson County Pct. 2 Commissioner Vincent Svec said some signs the county recently purchased from Brazos County were a good buy and will be useful to the county.

Union, Liberty, Cooks Point school reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The reunion for former students from Union, Liberty and Cooks Point schools will be held at the Surrey Inn Four Tines Restaurant, located at 403 East State Highway 21 in Caldwell on Saturday, July 18.Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m., and a buffet meal will be served at noon.
THE ANNUAL LAW Enforcement Appreciation Banquet was held last Thursday, and four employees at local agencies were recognized for their service to Burleson County. Those honored included Lieutenant Al Horak with the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office, Service Above Self Award; Tanya Muzny with Caldwell PD, Support Person of the Year; Patrol Officer Nancy Cowen with Caldwell PD, Charles Sebesta Peace Officer of the Year; and Deputy Bern Collum with the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office, Rookie of the Year.

THE ANNUAL LAW Enforcement Appreciation Banquet was held last Thursday, and four employees at local agencies were recognized for their service to Burleson County. Those honored included Lieutenant Al Horak with the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office, Service Above Self Award; Tanya Muzny with Caldwell PD, Support Person of the Year; Patrol Officer Nancy Cowen with Caldwell PD, Charles Sebesta Peace Officer of the Year; and Deputy Bern Collum with the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office, Rookie of the Year.

THE ANNUAL LAW Enforcement Appreciation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
THE ANNUAL LAW Enforcement Appreciation Banquet was held last Thursday, and four employees at local agencies were recognized for their service to Burleson County.

Horticulture conference set for July 13-14 in San Marcos

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Registration is open for the Texas Horticulture Opportunities Conference on July 13-14 in San Marcos, hosted by the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife.The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Con- ference Center, 1001 E.McCarty Lane.
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