Roy Sanders

The Somerville City Council was to consider hiring a contractor for architectural, engineering and construction administrative services for the new city hall building project at their Tuesday, Oct. 14, meeting.

The Somerville Yeguas took an early 19-14 halftime lead last Friday against Iola at home, but the Bulldogs seized the momentum and took over in the second half, winning 50-33. Somerville fell to 3-2 for the season and 1-1 in district play while Iola improved to 3-2 and 2-0 in league play.

The Caldwell Hornets had another productive offensive showing wth 481 total yards, balancing run and pass, in a 49-34 road win over Smithville. Caldwell improved to 2-2 overall with an open date this Friday before facing Lexington on Friday, Oct.

Caldwell battled Robinson tough in the first half, battling to a 14-14 tie early in the second quarter, but letdowns in the kicking game proved costly as the Rockets cruised to a 55-14 win last Friday in Robinson.

The big question on everyone’s mind as Somerville opened last Friday at Normangee was could the Yeguas pick up where they left off last year. Despite the loss of some key seniors off the 2024 district championship season, the Yeguas responded with a strong second half in a 34-18 victory.

Deputies to see pay hikes in county’s budget

In a tragic span of less than an hour on Tuesday afternoon, two major accidents occurred -- a truck rollover fatality on F.M. 908 and a collision involving an 18-wheeler and car at F.M.

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 interviews with him and Shawn Edwards, who previously served as the sheriff’s office’s mental health deputy and led the Crisis Intervention Unit.

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 interviews with him and Shawn Edwards, who previously served as the sheriff’s office’s mental health deputy and led the Crisis Intervention Unit.

Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes died on Saturday, May 31, after a long battle with cancer, and Burleson County Commissioners will select a replacement. The loss was sobering for all of the county’s law officers, who remembered the sheriff as modest and low-key but firm and unwavering in ethical standards gleaned from decades of prior service in multiple roles as a Burleson and Lee County deputy.

Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes died on Saturday, May 31, after a long battle with cancer, and Burleson County Commissioners will select a replacement. The loss was sobering for all of the county’s law officers, who remembered the sheriff as modest and low-key but firm and unwavering in ethical standards gleaned from decades of prior service in multiple roles as a Burleson and Lee County deputy.

Caldwell High School Valedictorian Paulina Hernandez shared her parting thoughts with the class of 2025 at the Friday, May 23, commencement, reflecting on teachers, classmates and many family members who joined part or all of the journey -- each contributing what they could. Without the people around them, the graduates would not have made it, Hernandez said.

HealthPoint has decided to permanently close the Somerville Clinic, citing low patient volume and difficulty finding a permanent healthcare provider. The HealthPoint Board of Directors made that decision at their Wednesday, May 21, meeting, said Terri Sabella, Chief Executive Officer at Health-Point.

The Snook City Council has hired Dr. Steven Huron, a retired, long-time San Antonio police sergeant and law enforcement instructor, as its first police chief.

The Somerville City Council voted 3-2 to fire City Administrator David Resendiz at their Tuesday, May 13, meeting, citing a lack of confidence. Resendiz, in statements to the council before the vote, said he had performed competently and ethically since beginning work with the city last September and said he had contacted the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Texas Rangers about his issues with the council.

A second Somerville man was arrested on Wednesday, May 7, in connection with the March 4 armed robbery of the Sunoco gas station on State Highway 36 South in Somerville. Jason Cruz Gonzales, 18, a Somerville High School student, was arrested by Somerville police at the school and charged with first degree felony aggravated robbery, Somerville Police Chief John Bennett said.

Caldwell’s Warren Masonic Lodge No. 56 is celebrating its 175th anniversary, and lodge members and fellow Masons from around the state gathered on Saturday, Feb.

Firefighters were overwhelmed over the weekend and through Monday with a rash of controlled burns that got out of hand, requiring responses from multiple agencies, and causing large losses of hay bales.

A man and a woman were arrested early Saturday, Jan. 25, on multiple drug charges following a high-speed pursuit along State Highway 21 West and ending at the intersection of County Roads 106 and 110.

A man and a woman were arrested early Saturday, Jan. 25, on multiple drug charges following a high-speed pursuit along State Highway 21 West and ending at the intersection of County Roads 106 and 110.