‘Move Over or Slow Down’ to protect roadside workers

Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders and road maintenance crews working on Texas highways brave high-speed traffic and distracted drivers. Tragically, many of them are injured or killed on the job.

Three sentenced Jan. 6 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, Jan. 6, with District Judge Carson Campbell presiding.

Man arrested in theft of property

A 24-year-old man was booked into Burleson County custody on Wednesday, Jan. 8, on a charge of felony theft of property, in connection with a welding machine stolen on Aug. 1, 2024, from a Caldwell business.

Burleson County Grand Jury returns 17 felony indictments

The Burleson County Grand Jury met in regular session on Thursday, Jan. 9, and returned 17 felony indictments.Only the names of those arrested are released and include: * Joshua Demarcus Willis, 35, of Caldwell; manufacture deliver controlled substance PG 1-1B >=4G<200G -- first degree felony.

TxDOT raises human trafficking awareness

TxDOT is raising awareness about the tragic reality of human trafficking and empowering employees and travelers across the state to watch out for the signs to help stop this horrific crime.

Solid Ground

This is the secret for all of us to have a happy new yearAs we begin a new year, many people like to make new years resolutions -- things they want to change in their lives at the start of another year.

POSGCD, Sandow Lakes Ranch legal battle continues

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board was scheduled to convene into executive session on Tuesday, Jan. 14, to receive legal advice regarding the pending State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) dockets for Sandow Lakes Ranch (SLR) Property I, LP.

Preempting African swine fever in Texas with research

As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and increase the risk for an outbreak of African swine fever virus, ASFV.To ensure the devastating ASFV stays out of Texas and the Southern U.S.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Caldwell City Council meetingThe Caldwell City Council will be having its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5:30 p.m.Snook EEA meetingThe Snook EEA is holding its second quarter business meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Snook Community Center.

Ribbon cutting for mural planned

The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Somerville will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the city’s new mural at 150 Eighth Street.