Abandoned mobile home destroyed in fire on PR 57

A fire triggered by a large trash pile burn spread to an abandoned singlewide mobile home and two trucks and destroyed them on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Freedom Ranch off Park Road 57, near F.M. 60.

Burleson County firefighters battle numerous blazes

Burleson County’s volunteer firefighters had another busy week dealing with a series of fires, including some triggered by controlled burns.Only one fire, on Saturday at Freedom Ranch property on Park Road 57, resulted in stucture damage -- an abandonded mobile home and two trucks.

Two injured in crash on F.M. 60

Two motorists were transported by ambulance to College Stations hospitals on Thursday night, Feb. 5, after a collision involving two SUVs at F.M. 60 and F.M. 50.The accident occurred at 7:45 p.m. when Xavier Judy, 29, of Bryan was initially stopped on F.M.

Burn ban back on

County officials reinstated a county-wide burn ban on Monday, Feb. 9, following what county judge Keith Schroeder called “a rash of fires” over the weekend.At this time, all outdoor burning is prohibited for 90 days, or until otherwise notified by commissioners.

Missing rifle scope case investigated

A Burleson County man reported that someone possibly stole a package intended for him on County Road 310 that contained a thermal, rifle scope.Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the case as a possible felony theft, said Sheriff Bill Rios.

Solid Ground

Proverbs shows us all parts of our life are significantA lot of people spend most of their lives living for weekends, holidays, vacations and special occasions. They just seem to endure the rest of the week.

TWC recognizes CTE month

This February, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by highlighting the value of CTE programs and the students who are preparing for high-skill technical careers in more than 460 different fields across the state.

Texas Education Freedom Account family applications are open

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom. Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA).

POSGCD Board to OK seeking grant from TWDB

The Post Oaks Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board was scheduled to approve seeking a $300,000 grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) at their Tuesday, Feb. 10, meeting in Milano.

Master Marketer training set for Feb. 11-12 in Canyon

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Master Marketer program will be held on Feb. 1112 at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, 3211 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon.The program will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Registration is $50 per person.