DPS seizes weapons, makes arrest in Clay

The DPS Criminal Investigations Division (CID) in coordination with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) conducted a joint weapons and narcotics investigation on Tuesday, April 28, in Clay.The operation led to the seizure of weapons and the arrest of a fugitive, according to a prepared...

Woman arrested in burglary case

A Caldwell area woman was arrested on Wednesday, April 29, on a felony burglary charge in connection with two small dogs taken from a residence on County Road 170.Virgena Rene Ayers, 45, was charged on that warrant and in two other warrants -- a Class B misdemeanor criminal trespass charge in...

Woman charged in drug case

A Brenham woman was arrested on Sunday, May 3, on a felony drug possession charge by a Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden near the Lake Somerville Boat Ramp.Dominque Rachelle Hedgecough, 19, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 2, a second degree felony, and...

TxDOT says look twice for motorcycles to save lives

On busy roads, seeing what matters takes practice.

Directional drill stolen off CR 202

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the felony theft of a large directional drill used to drill for fiber optic cables off County Road 202.Sheriff Bill Rios said a directional drill and a trailer were recently stolen from a leased storage area off County Road 202, and the total...

Solid Ground

Sometimes we’re punished by our sins, instead of for themProfessing our faith at church or in prayers is one thing, but putting it to work in our daily lives is another. This is exactly why our Savior condemned the scribes and Pharisees of his day.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Second SaturdayMain Street Caldwell is hosting Second Saturday in downtown Caldwell on May 9.Food pantryIn God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.New Tabor Cemetery meetingThe annual meeting of the New Tabor Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m. on May 9 at the...

CJH set to give back in a Big way

About 300 students and staff members from Caldwell Junior High (CJH) students are set to participate in the 10th annual CJH Big Event on Friday, May 15.The event is centered around the idea of a day of service, based on Texas A&M’s annual Big Event held every spring.CJH students and staff members,...

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...

DEMOLITION WORK

DEMOLITION WORK continues at the old Somerville Junior High School. The school district is demolishing the site as part of their bond issue project.DEBRIS FROM THE demolition of the old Somerville Junior High School is pictured.