Somerville area girl remains missing

A 16-year-old Somerville area girl remained missing for an eighth consecutive day on Tuesday, May 26, and Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating and continuing their search.Melysse Florez was last seen on Monday, May 18, in the Somerville High School parking lot and was last seen...

County talks data centers, road systems

Burleson County commissioners discussed options for mitigation of future data centers at the Tuesday, May 26, commissioners court meeting.In his county judge’s report, judge Keith Schroeder said he had recently attended a meeting with State Representative Stan Gerdes and other county judges in the...

SNOOK ISD AND THE SNOOK

SNOOK ISD AND THE SNOOK Athletic Booster Club recently recognized its 2025-2026 Bluejay and Lady Jay athletes during the annual Snook Athletic Banquet. Ramiro Martinez and Dakota Kienow were honored as the boys and girls Overall MVPs for the year at the event.

Caldwell to again meet on sewer easement issue

The Caldwell City Council was again scheduled to consult with its attorneys in executive session on Tuesday, May 19, regarding a request by Boelden Chmelar for the city to abandon a sewer easement.The agenda cited a consultation regarding the city’s legal rights, duties, options, including possible...

Primary run-off election is May 26

The run-off election for March primary races in which a candidate did not receive over 50% of the vote is Tuesday, May 26.The Republican ballot will include: * U.S. Senator: Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn. * Attorney General: Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy.* Railroad Commissioner: Bo French vs. Jim...

Deputy makes arrest in online solicitation case

A Caldwell man was arrested by a Burleson County sheriff’s deputy on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor on Wednesday, May 13, in Caldwell.Lazaro Roman Perez Orozco was charged an remains in Burleson County custody on $20,000 in bond, according to a sheriff’s report.The deputy created...

Man seeking prostitution of minor arrested

A Bryan man was arrested on Sunday, May 17, on a felony charge of solicitation of prostitution of a minor as part of a Burleson County Sheriff’s Office investigation.Anthony David Criscione, 22, was charged with that offense and Class A misdemeanor resisting arrest and evading arrest on foot and...