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RRC issues no new oil, gas permits in March

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued no new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in March.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.

Second concert of summer series set for July 11

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Caldwell Main Street’s Summer Concert Series is back for a fifth year in downtown Caldwell on the second Saturday of every month this summer.This year, each concert will have a different theme, with attendees encouraged to dress to match.The July concert will be on July 11 from 8-11 p.m.
BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS enjoyed a barbecue chicken dinner at their July 4th celebration on Saturday in downtown Caldwell.BURLESON COUNTY DEMOCRATS celebrated July 4th at the City of Caldwell’s downtown pavilion by sharing a meal.
DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.

DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.

DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
DUCKS IN THE tub is a children’s favorite every year at the July 3 celebration at Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell.
AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville.

AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville.

AUCTION ITEMS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
AUCTION ITEMS are displayed and viewed on Saturday at the July 4 celebration at the Hermann Sons Life Hall in Deanville. 
THE DROUGHT MONITOR MAPS for March 24 and June 25 illustrate how rainfall has shifted drought conditions across the state. On March 24, 99% of the state was experiencing some level of drought and the June 25 map shows how conditions improved in most areas and worsened in others. Photo courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor

THE DROUGHT MONITOR MAPS for March 24 and June 25 illustrate how rainfall has shifted drought conditions across the state. On March 24, 99% of the state was experiencing some level of drought and the June 25 map shows how conditions improved in most areas and worsened in others. Photo courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor

Growing conditions split by rain with improved moisture, lingering drought

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Growing conditions for summer crops are a mixed bag of results based on rainfall over the past 90 days, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.While soil moisture conditions have improved for much of the state, too much of a good thing, like rain, can also bring problems.
THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Explosive night at Hornet Field

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
THE BRAZOS VALLEY Bombers and their mascot Kaboom exploded onto Hornet Field last Wednesday, July 1, for a pop-up game against the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators.

Caldwell resident victim of scam

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Caldwell resident was recently scammed out of $39,500 by an online scheme that seemed believable.In fact, the scammers already had all of his pertinent banking information, making them appear credible while telling him they were protecting him from hackers who could get to his money.

Somerville approves Welch Park sublease

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The Somerville City Council has approved renewing its sublease with Welch Park Enterprises Inc., for up to 10 years.However, the sublease, contingent on the city’s lease for Welch Park with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, could be shorter if the Corps’ lease with the city is shorter than 10 years.
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