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JULIE GEESLIN OF Rebel’s Yarn N Paws appeared on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Somerville Farmer’s & Artisans Market in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JULIE GEESLIN OF Rebel’s Yarn N Paws appeared on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Somerville Farmer’s & Artisans Market in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JULIE GEESLIN OF Rebel’s Yarn

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
JULIE GEESLIN OF Rebel’s Yarn N Paws appeared on Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Somerville Farmer’s & Artisans Market in Somerville.MIKE SMITH AND Scott Davis make pancakes last Saturday morning at the Chriesman Community Center. The free pancake breakfast, including coffee, was offered to the community.
ROCHELLE ADAMS stands next to this sign at the clinic in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

ROCHELLE ADAMS stands next to this sign at the clinic in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Somerville Clinic to open this month

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The new Somerville Family Practice Clinic is expected to open this month, filling a major health care need in the area.

City, school election filings end Feb. 13

Denise Squier
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Those wishing to file for a position on local city councils and school boards have until next Friday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.The election for those city council and school board positions will be Saturday, May 2.The first day to file for the May 2 election was Wednesday, Jan. 14.
MARY HANCOCK and Caitlyn Faust display these auction items at the 2025 Burleson County Go Texan annual fundraiser. This year’s event is set for this Saturday, Feb. 7.

MARY HANCOCK and Caitlyn Faust display these auction items at the 2025 Burleson County Go Texan annual fundraiser. This year’s event is set for this Saturday, Feb. 7.

Go Texan fundraiser set for this Saturday at Expo Center

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Burleson County Go Texan Association’s annual scholarship fundraiser will be held this Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Burleson County Expo Center, beginning at 7 p.m.The event will include live music by Crossroads, silent and live auctions and concessions by the Ol’ Army Cookers.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Black History celebrationThere will be a Black History Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Caldwell Civic Center.The free event will feature the theme: “Black History Life Forum and Musical,” along with entertainment, information, fun and food.
Kerr Co. man charged in kidnapping arrested

Kerr Co. man charged in kidnapping arrested

Kerr Co. man charged in kidnapping arrested

Anthony Harwell
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
A 35-year-old Kerr County man was arrested on Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, in the Somerville area on a Kerr County aggravated kidnapping warrant.A 38-year-old Kerr County woman who was kidnapped on Monday, Feb. 2, was also located at the scene unharmed and is now safe.

City council, school board filings continue

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Filings began two weeks ago for those running for local city councils and school boards and will continue until Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.The election for positions on city councils and school boards will be Saturday, May 2.The first day to file for the May 2 election was Wednesday, Jan. 14.
THE GOAT IS back on the ground and happy after being rescued by Caldwell volunteer firefighters on Friday in Chriesman. Photo courtesy of Caldwell VFD

THE GOAT IS back on the ground and happy after being rescued by Caldwell volunteer firefighters on Friday in Chriesman. Photo courtesy of Caldwell VFD

Goat rescued from well by Caldwell firefighters

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Caldwell volunteer firefighters got a chance for a different kind of rescue last Friday in Chriesman This time it was a little goat.And it was a thrilling experience to rescue her.
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