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COOKS POINT VOLUNTEER firefighters respond to the scene of this house fire on July 16 on F.M. 1362 South. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

COOKS POINT VOLUNTEER firefighters respond to the scene of this house fire on July 16 on F.M. 1362 South. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Fire damages home in Cooks Point area

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A fire starting in an attached garage spread to a home on Thursday morning, July 16, at 2460 F.M. 1362 South in the Cooks Point area and burned it down.The cause of the fire is unknown, but no foul play is suspected, said Cooks Point Fire Department Chief Larry Odstrcil.Cooks Point, Caldwell and...

County sales tax shows increase in July

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sales tax revenues showed an increase for July 2026 from June 2025 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.And, the cities of Caldwell and Somerville also showed increases, while the City of Snook showed a slight decrease.The report was based on sales...

POSGCD to discuss DFCs for GMA 12, GMA 8

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) was to continue discussions at its Tuesday, July 14, meeting on the fourth round of planning for Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for Groundwater Management Areas 12 and 8.The board on June 9 met in closed session on the DFCs and had...

Somerville to consider ordinance update

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Somerville City Council was to consider approval on Tuesday, July 28, of an updated manufactured home ordinance, aligning it with the city’s current zoning for residential mobile homes and to comply with new state law.As part of that process, and in compliance with the new state law, the city...

Man arrested in drug possession

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A Brenham man was arrested on Thursday, July 9, on a felony drug possession charge after a traffic stop on F.M. 60 East.Shamir Deshawn William Adams, 23, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, 1-4 grams, and Class B misdemeanor possession of marijuana and is now...
THIS SUV WAS INVOLVED in a single-vehicle rollover accident on F.M. 2000 on Tuesday, July 7. The injured driver was treated by EMS and then transported to a local hospital. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Fire and Rescue Department

THIS SUV WAS INVOLVED in a single-vehicle rollover accident on F.M. 2000 on Tuesday, July 7. The injured driver was treated by EMS and then transported to a local hospital. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Fire and Rescue Department

Burglary at Fast Track store investigated

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies are investigating the July 7 felony burglary of the Fast Track Store on State Highway 21 East in which cigarettes were stolen and the office ransacked.Two masked suspects arrived in an SUV and broke into the store at 1:15 a.m., with one suspect stealing...
THIS SUV WAS damaged on Friday afternoon, July 10 in a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 21 West. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Fire and Rescue Department

THIS SUV WAS damaged on Friday afternoon, July 10 in a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 21 West. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Fire and Rescue Department

Two transported in SUVs wreck off SH 21 West

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Two motorists were t ranspor t ed t o a Caldwell hospital on Friday afternoon, July 10, after a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 21 West.The accident occurred at 3:37 p.m. when Danny Dean Koerth, 45, of Caldwell attempted to pull out of the T-Rex store in a white, 2016 Lincoln SUV to head...

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Like Gideon, we must step out in faith to serve GodIn the Old Testament book of Judges, Gideon was one of the leaders God sent to get Israel back on the right path. They had settled in the Promised Land, but had strayed away from the Lord and His Law.

Aquatic vegetation webinar set for July 21

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “ID and Management of Common Aquatic Vegetation” on July 21 from 6-7:30 p.m.The cost is $35, and advanced registration is required at tx.ag/ AquaticPlants.

Funding available for Texas row crop, vegetable producers

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Texas row crop and vegetable producers looking to cut input costs, improve soil health and boost long‑term profitability have access to a new round of financial incentives through a statewide conservation effort.The Texas Conservation and Sustainability Initiative, a Texas A&M AgriLife-led program,...
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