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Woman arrested on evading charge

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A woman was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on a misdemeanor evading arrest charge after fleeing on foot from a Burleson County sheriff ’s deputy during a trespassing call.The 43-year-old woman, possibly from Austin, posted a $1,500 bond and was released, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s...

Alarm scares away burglars

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A home alarm likely scared off some culprits in a burglary in progress on Thursday, Sept. 10, in the 3000 block of F.M. 2000.The homeowner reported hearing what sounded like two or three persons outside her home, although she was unable to see them on her home surveillance camera, said Burleson...

Tools stolen in home burglary

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A home in the 1200 block of James Craft Road in Somerville Place Subdivision was recently burglarized with numerous tools and other items stolen.However, there was no sign of forced entry for the home, which was scheduled for a final sale closure on Sept. 17, said Burleson County Sheriff ’s Sgt....

Deputies probe possible theft case off CR 336

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible theft reported on Tuesday, Sept. 8, off County Road 336.The property owner found his gate open and determined that someone had gone into his pasture, said Sheriff’s Sgt. Randy Jackson.He reported it to sheriff ’s deputies at 12:44...

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Jesus wants us to treat both the rich and poor alikeIt’s easy to become captivated and charmed by the rich, powerful and so-called beautiful people of the world.And with the coming of motion pictures, television and now the Internet, the lives of the rich and famous become almost a part of our...

Somerville approves tax rate, budget for 2026-27

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Somerville City Council has approved a 71.615-cent tax rate and a $3,875,698 budget for 2026-27.The council formally approved the tax rate and budget at their Tuesday, Sept. 8, meeting following public hearings and tabled action on a variance request to allow construction of a manufactured home...
CEYONCE HARRISON IS pictured among the 16 graduates of this year’s Blinn College District Radiologic Technology Program to pass the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) on their first attempt.

CEYONCE HARRISON IS pictured among the 16 graduates of this year’s Blinn College District Radiologic Technology Program to pass the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) on their first attempt.

Harrison passes national exam for Radiologic Tech Program

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ceyonce Harrison of Caldwell was among the 16 graduates of this year’s Blinn College District Radiologic Technology Program to pass the national credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) on their first attempt.Radiologic technologists use...

TxDOT extends comment period for I-14 project

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Due to significant interest in the I-14 Central Texas Corridor Study after a highly attended third round of public meetings, Tx-DOT’s Bryan District is extending its deadline to submit comments.Comments, including those for the proposed Loop I-214 portion, that are received or postmarked by Monday,...

Phi Kappa Phi names Cuff as new member

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Lexi Cuff of Caldwell was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi -- the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.Cuff is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff...
AREA FIRST RESPONDERS were honored with a lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 9, sponsored by Strickland Funeral Homes.

AREA FIRST RESPONDERS were honored with a lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 9, sponsored by Strickland Funeral Homes.

AREA FIRST RESPONDERS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
AREA FIRST RESPONDERS were honored with a lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 9, sponsored by Strickland Funeral Homes.
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