RRC issues three new oil, gas permits in November

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued three new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in November.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.The November permits were for: * Corbin HCX1 2HE, located 5.

Break It Down answers concerns by opponents

Jeff Paine, owner of Break It Down, said after the Dec. 23 Burleson County Commissioners meeting that opponents of the project have misrepresented it.Paine said it will not be a rendering plant.

Three arrested on drug charges

A DPS trooper arrested three Bryan men on Thursday, Dec. 26, on felony and misdemeanor drug charges following a traffic stop on F.M. 60 near F.M. 2155.

Man charged in sexual assault

A Cade Lake man was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 26, on a felony sexual assault charge in connection with a 2015 case.Harley Wayne Parker 38, was charged and remains in Burleson County custody on $100,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

WANTED

The persons listed below are wanted by local law enforcement authorities for criminal offenses. If you have information which may lead to the arrest of any individual wanted for a criminal offense, call Bluebonnet Area CRIME STOPPERS at 567-TIPS or 1-866-930-8477.

Drunk driving incidents spike over holidays

Thousands of Texas families are devastated by drunk driving crashes every year, and the problem gets worse during the holidays. One in four traffic deaths across the state are caused by drunk drivers, and that ratio increases to 28% during the holiday period.

Solid Ground

Receiving a blessing with no end as the new year beginsThe greatest gift any of us can receive as the new year begins is one from God. And we’ve already received it from Jesus our Savior. It’s the same blessing that Christ’s disciples were given right before his ascension into heaven.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

By: Dee BoedekerCity Working Crew Re-Marks Streets City Chief of Police Jim Broaddus was directing a crew of city employees last week in re-marking the down town streets for parking.

Snook EEA’s ‘Christmas Lights of Snook’ winners recognized

The home of David and Sharon Kovar on Kovar Street was chosen as the first place residents winner of Snook EEA’s “Christmas Lights of Snook” contest.

Cedar fever season has arrived

It’s time for Texans to brace for cedar fever season once again.Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.