Chamber open house set for Thursday

The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce will host an open house at its new location at 207 W. Mustang Street in Caldwell on Thursday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m.Ribbon cutting will take place at 6 p.m., with door prizes and refreshments before and after.

County sales tax shows increase in March

Sales tax revenues showed an increase for March 2026 from March 2025 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.And, the City of Caldwell was the only entity to show a decrease for March, with Snook and Somerville each showing a slight decline.

Man charged with ag assault

A Caldwell area man was arrested on Sunday, March 15, on a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after threatening a woman on County Road 251.Timothy Terrell Allen, 41, was charged and remained in Burleson County custody on Monday, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

County lifts outdoor burning ban for now

Burleson County lifted its outdoor burning ban on Wednesday, March 11, but local residents are urged to use caution particularly during high wind situations.

Cooks Point man charged in felony assault

A Cooks Point man was arrested on Wednesday, March 11, on a felony assault charge in connection with a Feb. 13 attack on a woman.Danny Ray Lopez Jr., 21, was charged and is now free on $50,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman reported on Feb.

Man charged in theft, forgery

A 53-year-old Somerville man was arrested on Thursday, March 12, on felony theft and forgery charges in connection with funds stolen from an incarcerated woman and the sale of her car.

Chain saws, gas can stolen on PR 57

Someone stole six chain saws and a gasoline can late Sunday, March 8, or early Monday, March 9, from a tree trimming service that had left a job site for the night on Park Road 57.

Grand Jury returns 15 felony indictments

The Burleson County Grand Jury met in regular session on Wednesday, March 11, and returned 15 felony indictments.Only the names of those arrested are released and include: * Eduardo Ocampo, 34, of Navasota; online solicit of a minor sexual conduct -- second degree felony.

Solid Ground

Our battles often involve our self-worth, and even our egoAll of us have our battles to face. Some are physical, some are mental, and some are spiritual. Among the greatest battles any of us face are ones involving our self-worth and often our ego.

POSGCD takes action against rules violators

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board has approved enforcement penalties against rules violators.