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IN GOD’S HANDS Ministry prepares these food boxes on Saturday, Nov. 22, for distribution. Pictured are, from left, Drew Davidson, Joshua Thornton, Steven Joodin and David Palicka.

IN GOD’S HANDS Ministry prepares these food boxes on Saturday, Nov. 22, for distribution. Pictured are, from left, Drew Davidson, Joshua Thornton, Steven Joodin and David Palicka.

Giving Thanks: A special holiday

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
It doesn’t cost money to be thankful.This resonates in Burleson County, where the Thanksgiving holiday is celebrated -- just because.Longtime residents who have prospered through the generations know their good fortune is not an accident.

POSGCD OKs fee increases, budget

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Following public hearings at their Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting, the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board approved their $11.6 million budget for 2026 and their fee schedule, including increases in the production and transport fees.

Caldwell Council takes next steps on HART land lease

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Caldwell City Council approved the next steps of a land lease with local nonprofit Haven Animal Rescue of Texas (HART) at its Tuesday, Nov. 18, meeting.The land is three acres located on FM 975, near the lift station, and the lease will extend for 25 years at a rate of $1 per year.
A YOUNG VOLUNTEER at last year’s Food for Families Food Drive, which collected over 12,000 pounds of food and over $64,000. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

A YOUNG VOLUNTEER at last year’s Food for Families Food Drive, which collected over 12,000 pounds of food and over $64,000. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

Food drive set for Dec. 3

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The annual Food for Families Food Drive will be hosted in Caldwell at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gym on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Donations are welcome in the form of non-perishable foods, monetary contributions, or volunteer hours.
A HELICOPTER transports a patient on Thursday, Nov. 20, at an accident on State Highway 21 West near F.M. 60. No details on the accident were available at press time.

A HELICOPTER transports a patient on Thursday, Nov. 20, at an accident on State Highway 21 West near F.M. 60. No details on the accident were available at press time.

A HELICOPTER transports a patient

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A HELICOPTER transports a patient on Thursday, Nov. 20, at an accident on State Highway 21 West near F.M. 60. No details on the accident were available at press time.

Food for Families food drive set for Dec. 3

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The annual Food for Families Food Drive will be hosted in Caldwell at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gym on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.Donations are welcome in the form of non-perishable foods, monetary contributions, or volunteer hours.

POSGCD board to OK budget, fee increases

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Following public hearings at their Tuesday, Nov. 18 meeting, the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board was scheduled to approve their $11.6 million budget for 2026 and their fee schedule, including increases in the production and transport fees.
THIS CAR WAS DAMAGED on Friday, Nov. 14, in a collision with a truck on State Highway 21 near the Thomas Street intersection.

THIS CAR WAS DAMAGED on Friday, Nov. 14, in a collision with a truck on State Highway 21 near the Thomas Street intersection.

Truck-SUV collision sends 2 to hospitals

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Two women were transported to area hospitals on Friday, Nov. 14, after a collision involving a trucktractor rig and their car on Friday, Nov. 14, at State Highway 21 and Thomas Street.The accident occurred at 1:11 p.m.
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