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Security cameras stolen off CR 270

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Three surveillance cameras were recently stolen from a home in the 10000 block of County Road 270, and Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Why we can trust our Savior in all kinds of circumstancesGod’s plan of salvation can be read from the very first book of the Bible in Genesis over into the New Testament Gospels.

POSGCD Board to hear enforcement updates

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District’s board was scheduled to again hear from its enforcement committee on on actions to be taken against rules violators at a Tuesday, March 10, meeting.The enforcement committee briefed the board at its Feb.

Program to cover aquatic vegetation set for March 17

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a webinar over “Early Season Prevention & Management of Aquatic Vegetation” on March 17 from 6-7:30 p.m.The event is a component of the agency’s AquaExtension programming.The cost is $35, and registration is required at https://tx.

Somerville Council to reconsider SUP request

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Somerville City Council was to reconsider approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Glynda Jerkins to place a new manufactured home at 420 Fourth Street at its Tuesday, March 10, meeting.The council voted 3-1 at their Feb.
Tool kit helps communities plan for storm water management

Tool kit helps communities plan for storm water management

Tool kit helps communities plan for storm water management

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
As Texas communities face more frequent flooding, rapid development and aging stormwater systems, a new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service resource provides help to local governments in planning smarter, nature-based infrastructure projects.
SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS recently attended and assisted with the annual Ag Breakfast hosted by the extension office. They visited with local community members and represented Somerville ISD well. Pictured from the left are, Destiney Hill, Aubrey Flencher, Hadley Howe, Kylie Neuendorff, Rhyan Ricci and Kyle Brooks. Photo courtesy of Somerville FFA

SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS recently attended and assisted with the annual Ag Breakfast hosted by the extension office. They visited with local community members and represented Somerville ISD well. Pictured from the left are, Destiney Hill, Aubrey Flencher, Hadley Howe, Kylie Neuendorff, Rhyan Ricci and Kyle Brooks. Photo courtesy of Somerville FFA

SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SOMERVILLE FFA OFFICERS recently attended and assisted with the annual Ag Breakfast hosted by the extension office. They visited with local community members and represented Somerville ISD well.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

From 1921...105 Years Ago
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
W.W. Rankin, Editor and Publisher Jno. G. Rankin, Editorial Writer The Ledger entered upon its 36th year, twenty-five years of which it has been under the present management, the first year it was the News, then the News-Chronicle, and now the Ledger.
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