Roy Sanders

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.

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.