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Beat the heat with safety tips

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
With average temperatures and heat-related illness and injury on the rise, heat-conscious exercise practices are more important than ever.Taking a few simple precautions can prevent heat-related harm when exercising outdoors, according to Laura Marsh, MD, head team physician for Texas A&M...

Open house, ribbon cutting set for Somerville clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
An open house and ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic on State Highway 36.The clinic opened on March 16 under the supervision of Nurse Practitioner Rochelle Adams of Brenham.Adams said in April that the staff was seeing about 25...

Groundwater Summit to look at aquifers, wells, local oversight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The 12th Annual Groundwater Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Caldwell Civic Center.The event is free and open to the public, with registration required to ensure enough refreshments and food.The two sessions at this year ’s Annual Groundwater Summit are being...
WILLIE HOBBS FROM ELIZABETH Lutheran Church food pantry was the speaker for the Lyons Education Extension Association meeting. Willie was presented with a food donation. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

WILLIE HOBBS FROM ELIZABETH Lutheran Church food pantry was the speaker for the Lyons Education Extension Association meeting. Willie was presented with a food donation. Photo courtesy of Lyons EEA

POSGCD board discusses DFCs for GMAs 12, 8

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board again reviewed its recommendations for Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for GMA 8 and GMA 12 at their Tuesday, July 14, meeting but took no action after a closed session.Board members met in executive session for about an hour and 45...
AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN an April 1976 issue of the Burleson County Citizen-Tribune for the Snook Rodeo.

AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN an April 1976 issue of the Burleson County Citizen-Tribune for the Snook Rodeo.

‘Ain’t my first rodeo’

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Legendary Snook Rodeo Arena and Starlight Ballroom is celebrating a milestone this year -- over 50 years of hosting rodeo events and countrywestern performances.Over the years, the venue has attracted famous performers such as Hank Williams, Jr. and Red Steagall, and has served as a training...
A&B FARMSTEAD displays these items on Saturday morning, July 18, at the Burleson County Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.

A&B FARMSTEAD displays these items on Saturday morning, July 18, at the Burleson County Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.

A&B FARMSTEAD displays these items on Saturday morning

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A&B FARMSTEAD displays these items on Saturday morning, July 18, at the Burleson County Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.HOPE SPRINGS FARM greets visitors on Saturday, July 18, at the Burleson County Farmers Market at the courthouse square.LORI’S HANDCRAFTED Treasures were among the vendors on...
THE VEHICLES FROM THE accident scene are in the southbound lane of SH 36 South. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE VEHICLES FROM THE accident scene are in the southbound lane of SH 36 South. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

2 die in truck, car crash at SH 36, F.M. 60

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Two Corpus Christi women died on Sunday afternoon, July 19, in a truck-car collision at the intersection of State Highway 36 South and F.M. 60 East.Clarissa Nunez, 43, the driver of the car, and Diamantina Martinez, 68, a front seat passenger, were pronounced dead at the scene by Burleson County...

CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Ice cream, sandwich supper The Snook Brethren Church Christian Sisters are hosting their annual “Ice Cream and Sandwich Supper” on Saturday, July 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Snook...
BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Jackson makes a statement for the media. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Jackson makes a statement for the media. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Woman dies from gunshots

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A woman died on Wednesday after being shot twice at a home on 375 Maple Drive at Cade Lakes, and the shooter left the scene, was stopped by responding law officers on State Highway 21 West and shot himself.Leticia Gaytan, 38, and Everardo Armenta, 47, address unknown, were transported to St. Joseph...
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