BILL RIOS is sworn in as Burleson County Sheriff by County Judge Keith Schroeder on Tuesday, June 10, at the courthouse.

BILL RIOS is sworn in as Burleson County Sheriff by County Judge Keith Schroeder on Tuesday, June 10, at the courthouse.

Commissioners select Rios as county sheriff 6o3m38

Bill Rios, who has served as chief deputy for the Burleson County Sheriff ’s Office for the past two years, has been appointed sheriff, succeeding Gene Hermes who died on May 31.Burleson County Commissioners unanimously approved Rios’ appointment on Monday, June 9, after separate executive session…
Area Strength and Conditioning Camps

Area Strength and Conditioning Camps

Area Strength and Conditioning Camps 3r6t58

BRAYNIJA and Connor had perfect attendance at Snook’s Strength and Conditioning Camp last week.CALDWELL ISD ATHLETICS began Strength and Conditioning Camp last week. 

BC Little League Texas East Dist. 13 All-Star Round-Up 1m4i1s

With the end of school, parents of Little League athletes may find themselves going to tournaments if their child was named to one of the Burleson County All-Star teams.And, Texas East District 13 Little League All-Star play began on May 30 for Burleson County softball.The Burleson County 8U…
AUBREY KOVASOVIC, RIGHT, was the recipient of the Somerville High School Athletic Remy Award for a girl athlete and was named the girls’ Athlete of the Year along with Annette Reyna (not pictured.) Kovasovic is pictured with Averie Hernandez who was the SHS Defensive MVP for volleyball along with Aubrey Flencher.

AUBREY KOVASOVIC, RIGHT, was the recipient of the Somerville High School Athletic Remy Award for a girl athlete and was named the girls’ Athlete of the Year along with Annette Reyna (not pictured.) Kovasovic is pictured with Averie Hernandez who was the SHS Defensive MVP for volleyball along with Aubrey Flencher.

Holton, Kovasovic, Reyna named SHS Athletes of the Year 3j4h4e

Somerville High School athletes in all sports were recognized at the recent athletic banquet.Colt Holton was recognized as Male Athlete of the Year, and Aubrey Kovasovic and Anette Reyna were named Female Athletes of the Year.The winners by sport were: * Volleyball -- MVP, Vivianna Munoz; Offensive…
SNOOK PRE-K TEACHER Lakesha Ramirez and Snook ISD Superintendent were finalists for the 2025 Brazos Valley Educator Awards.

SNOOK PRE-K TEACHER Lakesha Ramirez and Snook ISD Superintendent were finalists for the 2025 Brazos Valley Educator Awards.

Snook band garage sale 2c3k16

The Snook ISD band is holding a garage sale on July 19 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the school parking lot.Donations are being accepted until June 30, and all proceeds will go towards band needs.There will also be food for sale at the event: sausage wraps, chips, drinks and combo meals.For more…

Caldwell ISD 6r3j4m

Theatre Students of the YearHigh School: Anna Moyer Junior High: Jenna Dodson Snook ISD Summer meals Summer meals will be provided at the Snook Elementary Cafeteria located at 10110 FM 2155 in Snook on Monday through Thursday through June 19.Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch…

Caldwell ISD Summer meals 354c25

Summer meals will be provided by Caldwell ISD on Mondays through Fridays through June 30.At the Caldwell Intermediate/ Junior High Cafeteria located at County Road 300 in Caldwell, breakfast will be served from 7:158:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.CISD will also provide…
Class of 2025 Angelina De La Rosa, Manager Claudia Lopez, Director Kara Mantey, Emily Kubicek-West, Lieutenant Jimena Requena and Captain Shundale Campise

Class of 2025 Angelina De La Rosa, Manager Claudia Lopez, Director Kara Mantey, Emily Kubicek-West, Lieutenant Jimena Requena and Captain Shundale Campise

2025 CHS Honeybee Awards 4574i

Several Caldwell High School Honeybees were honored during an event in May. Those recognized were:Somerville ISD menuThe following is the menu for the Somerville Independent School District for June 16-19: Mon., 6/16: Cheeseburgers, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickles, Baked Fries, Assorted Fruit, Assorted…

Area Vacation Bible Schools: 5l1h44

* June 22-24, 5:30-8 p.m.: Elizabeth Lutheran Church; Theme: “Magnified.”* June 22-26, 6-9 p.m.: Snook Brethren Church; Theme: “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World;” for children Pre-K through eighth-grade. For more information, Rebekah Hruska at (979) 324-1392 or email aggiefamily02…

I am a middle child 2b6r5u

I am a middle child.I am the only daughter of three children -- sandwiched between two perfect brothers, Ricky and Keith, with Keith no longer with us.There are many milestones in life.Birth. First word. First step. High school graduation.College graduation.Wedding day. Birth of a child. Plus, one…
Denise SQUIER

Denise SQUIER

Father’s Day: cherish time with family 1k5g65

It’s the only six-letter word in which unconditional love, exasperation and flat-out feuds can coexist.Sometimes, the only thing we can muster up is, “It’s complicated.” But for all the quarrels and misgivings we may have at times, we can’t deny that there’s nothing like family.They’ll always be…

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND 4t6r4y

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND to the scene of this Friday, June 6, accident off State Highway 36 South. The driver was flown from the scene to Baylor Scott&White Hospital in Temple.

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND to the scene of this Friday, June 6, accident off State Highway 36 South. The driver was flown from the scene to Baylor Scott&White Hospital in Temple.

FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND to the scene of this Friday, June 6, accident off State Highway 36 South. The…

Citizens State Bank holds 100th anniversary party 1o6d62

STATE SEN. LOIS Kolkhorst presents this flag to Aaron Flencher of Citizens State Bank.

STATE SEN. LOIS Kolkhorst presents this flag to Aaron Flencher of Citizens State Bank.

Citizens State Bank formally celebrated 100 years at a special Friday, June 6, ceremony -- marking…

Sheriff Hermes recalled, honored at funeral 2z5k1t

SHERIFF GENE HERMES is carried from the Burleson County Cowboy Church to his burial at Providence Baptist Church. Local residents also paid tribute along the route past the Burleson County Courthouse and past the sheriff’s office on State Highway 21 East. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SHERIFF GENE HERMES is carried from the Burleson County Cowboy Church to his burial at Providence Baptist Church. Local residents also paid tribute along the route past the Burleson County Courthouse and past the sheriff’s office on State Highway 21 East. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Gene Hermes made a deep connection with Burleson County residents, and his Friday, June 6, funeral…

Commissioners select Rios as county sheriff 6o3m38

BILL RIOS is sworn in as Burleson County Sheriff by County Judge Keith Schroeder on Tuesday, June 10, at the courthouse.

BILL RIOS is sworn in as Burleson County Sheriff by County Judge Keith Schroeder on Tuesday, June 10, at the courthouse.

Bill Rios, who has served as chief deputy for the Burleson County Sheriff ’s Office for the past two years, has been appointed sheriff, succeeding Gene Hermes…

Lions Club golf tournament 365z5d

The Caldwell Men’s Lions Club will be holding its annual golf tournament on June 14, beginning at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.The fee is $125 per person, which…

Little League All-Star Round-up 6j5xs

Little League All-Star Round-up

Little League All-Star Round-up

Little League Texas East District 13 All-Star Tournaments have begun.See this week’s Sports Page for the first “round-up” of play.

Daddy Daughter Dance 4e6s1d

Daddy Daughter Dance

Daddy Daughter Dance

The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Daddy Daughter Dance last Saturday at the Caldwell Civic Center.See inside for more photos from the…

Democratic Party rally 4c4l2c

The Burleson County Democrats are sponsoring a “No Kings Rally” this Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell.…

Food pantry 6d6g2h

In God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

THESE SUNFLOWERS 5g918

THESE SUNFLOWERS grown by the Wilder family are blooming along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50 in the Brazos River Bottom.

THESE SUNFLOWERS grown by the Wilder family are blooming along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50 in the Brazos River Bottom.

THESE SUNFLOWERS grown by the Wilder family are blooming along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50 in the Brazos River Bottom.

Area Strength and Conditioning Camps 3r6t58

Area Strength and Conditioning Camps

Area Strength and Conditioning Camps

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BC Little League Texas East Dist. 13 All-Star Round-Up 1m4i1s

With the end of school, parents of Little League athletes may find themselves going to tournaments if their child was named to one of the Burleson County All-…

Holton, Kovasovic, Reyna named SHS Athletes of the Year 3j4h4e

AUBREY KOVASOVIC, RIGHT, was the recipient of the Somerville High School Athletic Remy Award for a girl athlete and was named the girls’ Athlete of the Year along with Annette Reyna (not pictured.) Kovasovic is pictured with Averie Hernandez who was the SHS Defensive MVP for volleyball along with Aubrey Flencher.

AUBREY KOVASOVIC, RIGHT, was the recipient of the Somerville High School Athletic Remy Award for a girl athlete and was named the girls’ Athlete of the Year along with Annette Reyna (not pictured.) Kovasovic is pictured with Averie Hernandez who was the SHS Defensive MVP for volleyball along with Aubrey Flencher.

Somerville High School athletes in all sports were recognized at the recent athletic banquet. Colt Holton was recognized as Male Athlete of the Year, and…

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Justin Castaneda

Justin Castaneda

Justin Castaneda, 39, of Caldwell was born on July 31, 1985, in Temple.From an early age, Justin faced adversity with resilience and grace, overcoming the…

Brenda Clark Rowan 4o57a

Brenda Clark Rowan

Brenda Clark Rowan

Brenda Clark Rowan, 78, of Caldwell, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, ed away June 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.…

JODIE GRUBBS III 72a38

JODIE GRUBBS III

JODIE GRUBBS III

Jodie Ray Grubbs III, 57, of Deanville, was born on Aug. 19, 1967, in Houston, to Jody and Lela Grubbs.A private memorial will be held at a later date. Jodie…