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JACE HRUSKA IS PICTURED ON stage with his German Chocolate Cake and auctioneer Charles Doonan at the 2026 Burleson County Fair Association’s Baked Foods Sale. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

JACE HRUSKA IS PICTURED ON stage with his German Chocolate Cake and auctioneer Charles Doonan at the 2026 Burleson County Fair Association’s Baked Foods Sale. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

County Fair baked foods sale totals over $30K

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The 2026 Burleson County FairAssociation’s Baked FoodsAuction was Sunday, Sept. 20, between the Little Miss and Fair Queen contests.The Baked Foods Auction brought in a total of $32,200 this year, down from last year’s total of $40,150.24 items were sold at this year’s auction, compared to 27 in...

$10 billion Texas Medicaid funding crisis resolved

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
After a tense few weeks, Texas hospitals have resolved a $10 billion dispute regarding approval delays related to Texas Medicaid’s directed payment programs.Beginning Sept. 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) halted funding to Texas hospitals, a loss that amounted to nearly $27...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Burleson County FairThe annual Burleson County Fair continues through Sept. 26 at the Burleson County Fairgrounds.2026 Gospel Music Concert The annual Gospel Music Concert will be...
JOLEE TELSCHOW, BURLESON County Fair Queen, rides in her float on Saturday morning at the Burleson County Fair Parade. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JOLEE TELSCHOW, BURLESON County Fair Queen, rides in her float on Saturday morning at the Burleson County Fair Parade. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Telschow wins queen’s category in Fair Parade

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Last Saturday, the 2026 Burleson County Fair officially kicked off with the annual Burleson County Fair Parade.With the fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, area youth, schools, businesses and civic organizations are welcome to participate in the parade with a...

I-214 Loop route option opposed

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Burleson County landowners John Malazzo and Phyllis Tietjen are among those fighting a proposed I-214 Loop that would cut through valuable farm land along F.M. 50.Both are voices of opposition, with Malazzo backing proposed federal legislation that would protect farmers from these situations and...
KATHY POLLOCK prepares to retire next week from the City of Somerville after a long, productive career.

KATHY POLLOCK prepares to retire next week from the City of Somerville after a long, productive career.

Pollock reflects on long career in city government

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kathy Pollock, the City of Somerville’s longtime assistant to the city administrator and code enforcement official, will retire on Sept. 30 In that position, she has seen plenty of changes in the city and in municipal government and has a unique perspective.Few have seen as many impacts,...

Caldwell council approves 2027 tax rate, budget

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Caldwell City Council approved its 2027 tax rate and budget after public hearings on each at its Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting.The tax rate will be 0.429930 cents per $100 valuation, an increase from the current tax rate of 0.408870 cents per $100.During the public hearing on the tax rate, former...
2025 BURLESON COUNTY Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock places the crown on the 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen Jolee Telschow. The Fair Queen contest was Sunday night, Sept. 20, at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

2025 BURLESON COUNTY Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock places the crown on the 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen Jolee Telschow. The Fair Queen contest was Sunday night, Sept. 20, at the Burleson County Fairgrounds. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Telschow crowned 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Nice sunny skies made for a perfect evening as Jolee Telschow was crowned the 2026 Burleson County Fair Queen and Irene Elaine Kovar was named the 2026 Burleson County Fair Association’s Little Miss.The Queen’s and Little Miss contests were held Sunday, Sept. 20, at the fairgrounds.Telschow i s t h...
THE KOLACHE FESTIVAL Bake Show grand champions included, from left, Susan Vajdak; Callie Barnes, Olde Towne Kolaches of Houston including Craig Knappick, Carter, Lisa and Chloe Knappick, and Frankie Muehlstein. All were recognized at the awards presentation.

THE KOLACHE FESTIVAL Bake Show grand champions included, from left, Susan Vajdak; Callie Barnes, Olde Towne Kolaches of Houston including Craig Knappick, Carter, Lisa and Chloe Knappick, and Frankie Muehlstein. All were recognized at the awards presentation.

Kolache Bake Show winners announced

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The 2026 Kolache Festival Bake Show results were announced on Saturday, Sept. 12.The overall winners included: * Youth: Grand Champions: Callie Barnes, Caldwell, cheese; Reserve Champion, Logan Barnes, Caldwell, watermelon.* Non-Professional Burleson County: Grand Champion, Susan Vajdak, Snook,...

Home burglarized off of F.M. 2000

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Burleson County sheriff ’s deputies investigated a home burglary on Friday, Sept. 11, in the 7000 block of F.M. 2000.Deputies responded at about 6 p.m. and discovered that a window at the house was broken and that someone had broken into the garage, said Burleson County Sheriff ’s Sgt. Randy...
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