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Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Praising God during our busy day is always a blessingDavid stopped everything and began to worship God when the ark of God was placed in the tabernacle, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 16:1-7.

Two named to 2026 SNHU president’s list

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
William MacIntosh of Somerville, and Erica Chollett of Snook, were recently named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Spring 2026 President’s List.The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Two named to 2026 SNHU dean’s list

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Ashley Burns and Tara Knight of Caldwell, were recently named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Spring 2026 Dean’s List.The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lyons EEA meetingThe Lyons EEA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, located at 6670 State Highway 36 South near Caldwell.DAV meetingBurleson County’s DAV Chapter 86 will meet on Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
JUDGE JOHNNY R. TOWSLEE administers the oath of office to incoming Caldwell mayor John Rychlik at the Wednesday, May 13, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

JUDGE JOHNNY R. TOWSLEE administers the oath of office to incoming Caldwell mayor John Rychlik at the Wednesday, May 13, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell swears in new mayor, council members

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Caldwell City Council approved a resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the May 2 election and administered the oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and council members at its Wednesday, May 13, called meeting.John Rychlik was elected mayor with 399 votes, or 69.
LAURA HOOVER, JEFF SCHOPPE and Cecily Young were elected to the Somerville City Council in the May 2, 2026, election and took their oaths of office at the Tuesday, May 12, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

LAURA HOOVER, JEFF SCHOPPE and Cecily Young were elected to the Somerville City Council in the May 2, 2026, election and took their oaths of office at the Tuesday, May 12, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Somerville swears in council members, accepts $250k grant

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Somerville City Council canvassed and approved the results of the City Council Election held on May 2 at its Tuesday, May 12, meeting, followed by the administration of the oath of office to elected aldermen.
CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications

CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue to offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.
CALDWELL VFW POST Auxiliary members are sworn into office on Thursday, May 14, at the VFW post during an annual ceremony.

CALDWELL VFW POST Auxiliary members are sworn into office on Thursday, May 14, at the VFW post during an annual ceremony.

Quilts of Valor presented at Caldwell VFW Post

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Creative Memories Quilt Guild of Burleson County awarded six Quilts of Valor to veterans on Thursday, May 14, at the Caldwell VFW Post.Caldwell area veterans receiving quilts were Robert Norris, U.S. Army; Josh Raymond, U.S. Marines; Tina Smith, U.S. Air Force; Donny Woods, U.S.
CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH School students participate in the Big Event service project on Friday, May 15. The students worked on flower beds for this portion at the Caldwell Police Station.

CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH School students participate in the Big Event service project on Friday, May 15. The students worked on flower beds for this portion at the Caldwell Police Station.

CJH Big Event a big success

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
With about 320 student, staff and parent volunteers at 30 jobsites across Burleson County, this year’s Caldwell Junior High (CJH) Big Event held on Friday, May 15, was “a huge success,” according to co-coordinator Karlin Wilson.
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