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Hayden graduates vocational nursing

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Mary Hayden, of Caldwell was among seven students to graduate from the Vocational Nursing Program at Blinn College.The pinning ceremony was held in the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on the Brenham Campus.The program consists of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences in area...

Bauman graduates LVN transition program

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jalee Bauman of Snook was among 26 students to graduate from the LVN-Transition program at Blinn College.Bauman earned an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.This accelerated program allows licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) and paramedics to build upon their extensive medical training and...

Mynar Hoyack family holds reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The descendants and friends of Paul and Mary Hoyack Mynar will meet for their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at the Caldwell Civic Center located at 103 TX-Hwy. 21 in Caldwell.The Gathering starts at 11:30 a.m. and potluck lunch served at noon.Bring a gift item for a bingo prize giveaway!

Somerville to consider rescinding ordinance

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Somerville City Council was scheduled on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to consider repealing a previously approved ordinance regulating eight-liners in the city.Somerville Interim City Administrator Marty Mangum said at the council’s July 28 meeting that the city was no longer enforcing the recently passed...

Snook Council proposes 3-cent tax increase

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Snook City Council is proposing a 3-cent property tax increase for the 2026-27 fiscal year, from 25 cents per $100 valuation to 28 cents.The council approved the proposed rate in a special Monday, Aug 10, meeting, after discussion at their regular July 27 meeting.The city’s tax rate has been at...
THE BACK TO SCHOOL Blast event not only gave out school supplies to area students, they were able to get free hair cuts and hair styles. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE BACK TO SCHOOL Blast event not only gave out school supplies to area students, they were able to get free hair cuts and hair styles. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook ISD hires Treadwell, Pulkkinen to admin team

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
This week when Snook ISD students begin classes, there will be two new faces to the district’s administrative team -- Stephanie Treadwell, Snook ISD Student Services Coordinator, and Chase Pulkkinen, Director of Maintenance and Operations.Treadwell and Pulkkinen were hired by the Snook School Board...

State program to assist with help, transport in emergencies

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
If you know anyone needing some assistance during times of an emergency event, the State of Texas presents the STEAR program -- a free registry that provide local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community.Texas communities use the...
LYONS EDUCATION EXTENSION Association Club donated spiral notebooks to the “Back to School Blast.” Pictured, from left, are, Terri Sissoms, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Sharon Stevenson, Debbie Schumacher and Brenda Kolojaco. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

LYONS EDUCATION EXTENSION Association Club donated spiral notebooks to the “Back to School Blast.” Pictured, from left, are, Terri Sissoms, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Sharon Stevenson, Debbie Schumacher and Brenda Kolojaco. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

RRC issues two new oil, gas permits in April

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Texas Railroad Commission(RRC)issued two new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in April.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.The April permits were for: * Sorsby HCX 2H, located 8.3 miles northeast of Caldwell...

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Burleson County Ledger and News-Chronicle from 1904...122 Years AgoNews From SomervilleThe machinists are expecting an order to strike at any moment. The railroad company has guards stationed at the round house and on the streets.
THE BURLESON COUNTY JUNETEENTH Association presented five Somerville ISD teachers with $100 awards through a Classroom Cash Giveaway to help teachers obtain classroom supplies, provide student enrichment opportunities and support innovative learning projects.

THE BURLESON COUNTY JUNETEENTH Association presented five Somerville ISD teachers with $100 awards through a Classroom Cash Giveaway to help teachers obtain classroom supplies, provide student enrichment opportunities and support innovative learning projects.

BC Juneteenth Association invests in local schools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Burleson County Juneteenth Association (BCJA) invests in the future of the community by supporting local teachers, students and schools through educational initiatives and community outreach.
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