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Woman charged in drug possession

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
A Somerville woman was charged with felony drug possession on Saturday, Jan. 4.Tammy Lynn Freeman, 53, was charged with possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1, less than one gram and remains in Burleson County custody on $4500 bond, according to a trooper’s report.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Food pantryIn God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.KJT dinner/dance fundraiserThe KJT Society #12 is hosting a fundraising dinner and dance on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Holy Rosary Recreation Center in Frenstat.
BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff Gene Hermes is sworn into office on Jan. 1 by Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder.

BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff Gene Hermes is sworn into office on Jan. 1 by Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder.

BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff Gene Hermes

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff Gene Hermes is sworn into office on Jan. 1 by Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder.
KIMBERLY HUTCHESON checks the covering of this outdoor water spigot as the recent Arctic blast arrived in Burleson County. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

KIMBERLY HUTCHESON checks the covering of this outdoor water spigot as the recent Arctic blast arrived in Burleson County. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

2025 gives residents a cold shoulder...and more

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
With the arrival of the new year, January has also brought Burleson County the coldest air so far this winter.December 21 marked the official start of the winter season, with January through March usually bringing the coldest temperatures to Texas.
HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS are pictured in the cardiac rehab area. They include, from left, Anne Lockhart, Tim Reinberg and Tori Janak.

HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERS are pictured in the cardiac rehab area. They include, from left, Anne Lockhart, Tim Reinberg and Tori Janak.

Cardiac Rehab program offered locally at hospital

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Cardiac rehabilitation may seem like a highly specialized service -- one of those “go to Bryan” treatments.However, St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital wants county residents to know you get that at home.

KJT Society to host polka dance, dinner on Jan. 11

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The KJT Society #12 will host its annual dinner and polka dance fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Frenstat Recreation Center.The event will feature live music by The Red Ravens, a Texas polka band, and the “famous” Frenstat hamburgers.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.VFW meetingVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 4458 and Auxiliary Post 4458 will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
THE FIRE BURNS at this unoccupied house on County Road 244. Photo courtesy of Snook VFD

THE FIRE BURNS at this unoccupied house on County Road 244. Photo courtesy of Snook VFD

Fire damages unoccupied house off County Road 244

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
A fire severely damaged an unoccupied house on Monday, Jan. 6, off County Road 244, and the cause remains unknown.No foul play is suspected, and the building and contents were a total loss, said Snook Volunteer Firefighter Beth Collins.

New state laws for 2025

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The new year always brings new changes, including when it comes to state law. Bills approved in the last legislative session have gone into effect on Jan. 1.Here’s a look at new state laws and what they mean.
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