Man scammed in dog purchase

A man living on Pin Oak Lane in Beaver Creek Subdivision recently tried to buy a Great Dane dog online but was scammed out of $250.Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said the purchase appeared legitimate, although one name provided was misspelled.

Vehicle burglaries probed on CR 272

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the February burglaries of two vehicles on County Road 272 in which cash and medications were stolen.

Water bong stolen in home burglary

Someone burglarized a home on Friday,April 17, on Aspen Drive at Cade Lake and stole a water bong.A neighbor said she saw two girls go into the house that afternoon when the door was left open and then left, said Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios.

Three sentenced April 13 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, April 13, with District Judge John D. Winkelmann presiding.

Check forgery case investigated

Someone intercepted two checks written by a Burleson County cattle company to two area livestock commissions and tried unsuccessfully to steal $5,966.

Solid Ground

What Jesus didn’t teach His disciples, the Holy Spirit didIf you were one of Christ’s disciples and had spent day and night with Him for most of that time, you would think that you would know everything about Jesus and what He was preaching.

County sales tax shows increase in April

Sales tax revenues showed an increase for April 2026 from April 2025 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.And, the cities of Caldwell Snook and Somerville all showed increases.

All aboard for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Festival

The first ever Chisholm Trail Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Deanville Hall on F.M. 111 and will feature educational demonstrations, live music, historical displays, vendors and live and silent auctions.

Hayley’s Halo barn dance a success

Local nonprofit Hayley’s Halo’s barn dance, hosted at the Caldwell Civic Center on Sunday, April 19, was a huge success, cofounder Jamie McKean Hodges said after the event.McKean Hodges said the event sold over 200 tickets at the door, in addition to the 80 presold tickets and sponsored tables.

BURLESON COUNTY GARDEN Club

BURLESON COUNTY GARDEN Club recently announced the March Yard of the Month winner, Todd and Susan Gray, 261 6th Street in Somerville.The garden club is open to men, women and the youth to promote the love of gardening, floral design, horticulture and environmental practices.