The ride of a lifetime

The Hoka Hey is legendary in the motorcycle community -- a test of endurance and skill that winds through 10,000 gruelling miles of North America.The ride traverses difficult terrain and weather of all extremes, with no hotels, no GPS and no easy way out.

Paxton wins big in area runoff vote

There were several races featured in last Tuesday’s primary runoff election, but only 12.88% of the county’s 1,812 registered voters submitted ballots to determine who will run in the November general election.

A bake sale with HART

Local baker Dannille Knowlton hosted a bake sale benefitting Haven Animal Rescue of Texas (HART) at the Caldwell Civic Center parking lot on Saturday, May 23.Knowlton said she heard of the organization’s fundraising need in building its new facility and wanted to do what she could to help out.

Man charged in assault case

A 40-year-old Bastrop man was arrested on Thursday morning, May 21, on a felony assault charge in connection with an attack on a woman on County Road 342.

Man arrested on boating while intoxicated charge

ACat Springs man was arrested on Friday, May 22, at Lake Somerville on a charge of boating while intoxicated with a child passenger.John Charles Rabius was charged with the state jail felony and is now free on $3,500 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Solid Ground

God has a purpose for your life, but you’ve got to trust HimDo you believe the Word of God as written in the Bible? Or do you read it with some skepticism, not knowing whether you can really apply it to your life in every situation?

RRC issues one new oil, gas permit in February

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued one new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in February.In April, The Tribune inadvertently reported that there were no permits issued in February. However, the RRC released new information that there was one permit issued.

Snook Council takes first look at $1.3M 2027 budget

The Snook City Council got its first look at a proposed $1.3 million budget for 2026-27, an increase over this year’s $1.157 million approved budget, at their May 18 meeting.

Snook ISD announces summer feeding program

This summer, Snook ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals.The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S.