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Robertson County puts burn ban into effect
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Robertson County has put a burn ban into effect. As a result of the ruling, no outdoor burning will be allowed until the burn ban is lifted. In 2022, a burn ban was put in place for the county for multiple months due to the dry conditions and little rainfall that came to the Brazos Valley. In September, the burn was temporarily lifted, but was reinstated the month after, eventually being lifted in November.
Bremond ISD Superintendent calls out legislature for failed teacher pay increases
BREMOND, Texas — In the final week of May, the 88th Texas State Legislature failed to pass House Bill 100. The legislation, if passed, would increase "compensation" for teachers and establish education savings accounts for students. Both of which, at the time of the start of the legislative session, appeared like priorities for the legislative body.
Robertson County continues mental health agreement with Texas A&M University Health Science Center
ROBERTSON COUNTY, Texas — Since 2019, the Health Science Center at Texas A&M has provided free telehealth services to people living in Robertson County via a secure video platform. "We have tChatidentifies, which is a program for schools. We have other grants like Teach and iTrust and they all...
Bremond ISD finds no threat after elementary school student makes statement about bringing gun to school
BREMOND, Texas — On Tuesday, an elementary student at Bremond ISD made a statement about bringing a gun to campus, according to a Facebook post from the school district. The statement prompted school administration to locate the student and investigate if they had a gun in their possession. After a search, it was found that they did not have a gun.
City of Hearne sees new developments set for 2024
HEARNE, Texas — On Tuesday, Hearne leaders broke ground on a new business development starting to see construction in town. The Lost Creek Store will feature a bakery, a Starbucks, and a Shell Pilot gas station for this part of town. The city currently only has roughly three gas stations. The new addition would provide more opportunities to drivers either in town, or those driving to it.
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