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JASON BRAY of the City of Somerville displays this new water meter being installed.

JASON BRAY of the City of Somerville displays this new water meter being installed.

Somerville replacing aging water meters

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The City of Somerville is in the process of installing new water meters, funded mostly from a Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) grant, that will accurately read the proper amount of water usage by customers.The new meters will replace the old ones which no longer read...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ribbon cutting for SISD bond projects There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to kickoff the Somerville ISD 2025 bond projects on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. behind theAg shop.Angel Tree nominationsThe Burleson County Sheriff’s Office will close nominations for its Angel Tree program on Oct. 1.The...
MADALYN FAUST EXHIBITED THE Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2026 Burleson County Fair. She is pictured with Ryan Smejkal, Tori Smejkal, Jeaghan Eckelberg, Jake Hibbeler, James Peiper, Aiden Melson, Duke Groeschke, David Groeschke, Albert Faust, Debra Faust, Brandon Faust, Kristine Faust, Westyn Hughes, Aly Hughes, Mick from Australia, Fair Queen Jolee Telschow and Little Miss Irene Kovar. Photo courtesy of Jessica Jeffries/Jeffries Livestock Marketing

MADALYN FAUST EXHIBITED THE Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2026 Burleson County Fair. She is pictured with Ryan Smejkal, Tori Smejkal, Jeaghan Eckelberg, Jake Hibbeler, James Peiper, Aiden Melson, Duke Groeschke, David Groeschke, Albert Faust, Debra Faust, Brandon Faust, Kristine Faust, Westyn Hughes, Aly Hughes, Mick from Australia, Fair Queen Jolee Telschow and Little Miss Irene Kovar. Photo courtesy of Jessica Jeffries/Jeffries Livestock Marketing

2026 Burleson County Fair sets record with over $3.6M in sales

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The 2026 Burleson County Fair was once again a success last week, breaking the $3 million mark for the second time in fair history with an estimated total sales of $3,628, 055 -- a new fair record.This year’s estimated total surpasses the 2025 total of $3,384,403.85 which was the Burleson County...
MARLEY KOCUREK exhibited the Grand Champion Market Turkey. She is pictured with Fair Queen Jolee Telschow and Little Miss Irene Kovar. Photo courtesy of Jessica Jeffries/ Jeffries Livestock Marketing

MARLEY KOCUREK exhibited the Grand Champion Market Turkey. She is pictured with Fair Queen Jolee Telschow and Little Miss Irene Kovar. Photo courtesy of Jessica Jeffries/ Jeffries Livestock Marketing

County faces election backlog

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Burleson County commissioners heard from county elections official Patty Vychopen about a statewide error resulting in over 400 voter registration applications being delayed until just weeks before the Oct. 5 voter registration deadline.Vychopen said at the Monday, Sept. 28, commissioners court...
THIS VEHICLE was destroyed on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, in an accident on State Highway 21 West. No information on the crash was available at press time. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS VEHICLE was destroyed on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, in an accident on State Highway 21 West. No information on the crash was available at press time. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THIS VEHICLE was destroyed on Friday afternoon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
THIS VEHICLE was destroyed on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25, in an accident on State Highway 21 West. No information on the crash was available at press time.

Snook tables action for Heritage Acres

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Snook City Council tabled action on two items on Monday, Sept. 28, one requiring improvements for the Heritage Acres subdivision and another for a new police vehicle.For the Heritage Acres housing development, the council in August denied a request by developer Jack Bauman for another year to...
HALEY SEARS RECEIVES THE Christine Vogler memorial buckle, donated by Gary and Bridget Sebesta in memory of Vogler. Pictured, from left: Chad Vogler, Jackson Vogler, Kylie Vogler, Abby Vogler, Fair Queen Jolee Telschow, Little Miss Irene Kovar, Haley Sears, Bridget Sebesta and Gary Sebesta. Photo courtesy of Brandon Telschow

HALEY SEARS RECEIVES THE Christine Vogler memorial buckle, donated by Gary and Bridget Sebesta in memory of Vogler. Pictured, from left: Chad Vogler, Jackson Vogler, Kylie Vogler, Abby Vogler, Fair Queen Jolee Telschow, Little Miss Irene Kovar, Haley Sears, Bridget Sebesta and Gary Sebesta. Photo courtesy of Brandon Telschow

$250K raised at BCFA sale for Voglers

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sale night at the Burleson County Fair is special every year, but this year is one that everyone present will carry in their hearts for a long time.On Saturday, Sept. 26, the community banded together to raise $250,000 for the family of Christine Vogler, beloved mom, Caldwell High School Ag teacher...
SNOOK HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming royalty. Pictured, from left, front, are queen hopefuls, Aeraellyne Adams, Kalyn Cooper and Braynija Pool, and, back, king hopefuls, John Carr, Conner Gillam and Jensen Weaver-Jakubik. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SNOOK HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming royalty. Pictured, from left, front, are queen hopefuls, Aeraellyne Adams, Kalyn Cooper and Braynija Pool, and, back, king hopefuls, John Carr, Conner Gillam and Jensen Weaver-Jakubik. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook announces its homecoming royalty

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Snook High School recently announced its 2026 Homecoming Court.The Homecoming Queen and King will be announced during the Snook-Holland football game at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 2, at Bluejay Stadium.This year ’s queen hopefuls are Aeraellyne Adams, Kalyn Cooper and Braynija Pool.Aeraellyne “Ace”...
MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG and Gayla Townsend with the Burleson County Historical Commission recognized the Burleson County Fair Association on Sunday prior to the Baked Goods auction for the 2026 fair’s theme celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG and Gayla Townsend with the Burleson County Historical Commission recognized the Burleson County Fair Association on Sunday prior to the Baked Goods auction for the 2026 fair’s theme celebrating the United States’ 250th birthday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

POSGCD to hold hearing on DFCs for GMA 12

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 30, on Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for the area’’s aquifers as adopted by GMA 12.The regular agenda also included discussion and action on all matters pertaining to...

Caldwell man charged in agg assault case

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
A Caldwell area man was arrested on Sept. 14 on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and continuous violence in connection with the ongoing assault of a woman this year.Michael Calzada Molina, 18, was charged those cases and violating bond on a protective order and is now free on...
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