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6 days ago · What could have been a tragic scenario for one Burleson County family last week had a happy ending when an elderly missing man was found by Burleson County sheriff’s deputies using drone technology.Sheriff’s deputies were called at about 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, after a 72-year-old man living off…
Obituaries - Burleson County Tribune
6 days ago · A funeral service for Sue Carol Wadzeck, 80, of Caldwell, was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec.
Schroeder would oppose compost site in county
5 days ago · A commercial compost facility proposed for Lee County that has drawn complaints from residents there is not wanted in Burleson County either, County Judge Keith Schroeder said.And the county is preparing to avoid that possibility if the compost company’s Lee County plan falls through, Schroeder said.Schroeder, speaking to Burleson County Commissioners at their Monday, Dec. 23, m...
Burleson County’s Top 10 news stories during 2024
5 days ago · The year 2024 was a year of historical moments worldwide.People in more than 60 countries, representing almost 50% of the world’s population, went to the polls in 2024. Voters in Mexico and the United Kingdom picked new leaders, while a former U.S. president was elected to a second term in the ...
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6 days ago · The following is the menu for the Snook Independent School District for January 6-10: Mon., 1/6: Student Holiday. Tues., 1/7: Taco Tuesday, Refried Beans, Lettuce and Tomato, Cookie.
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5 days ago · By: Dee Boedeker City Working Crew Re-Marks Streets City Chief of Police Jim Broaddus was directing a crew of city employees last week in re-marking the down town streets for parking. New parking lines will aid the traffic problem considerably and it is a wise move by the city administration to get the yellow markers in good shape.
Sports stories scoring in the Top 10 in The Tribune
5 days ago · Last year, we saw the emergence of women’s sports taking the headlines nation-wide.We saw Team USA Women’s Gymnastics help lead TV audiences to viewing the Paris Olympic Games, increasing viewship by 82% over the Tokyo Games in 2020 -- with Simone Biles leading the way by winning the all-around gold medal.We also saw Caitlin Clark help bring the WNBA into record ticket sales a...
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Dec 24, 2024 · Many area students were named to the Chancellor’s Scholar list and the Dean’s Scholar list for the Fall 2024 semester at Blinn College. To be named a Chancellor’s Scholar, students must earn a 3.75 GPA, complete at least 12 credit hours (excluding developmental courses), and pass all their courses.
County sets record for food drive donations
Dec 11, 2024 · For the seventh year in a row, Caldwell’s Food for Families Food Drive has broken its donations record -- in both pounds of food and money donated.Bringing in $64,800 and 12,009 pounds of food, this year’s drive was a resounding success for the area, especially because all donations will remain in Burleson County.The drive benefits three …
Firefighters battling grass fires | Burleson County Tribune
Oct 23, 2024 · Volunteer firefighters around the county are getting overwhelmed with grass fires.In the last week, firefighters responded to multiple calls under the same dry conditions with pastures becoming tinder boxes for fire hazards.Fortunately, multiple agencies responded to the calls, containing the damage to mostly pasture land with some property loss, although it could have been much w...