Traffic signal to go live at FM 60, FM 50

Weather permitting, TxDOT will activate a new traffic signal at the intersection of F.M. 60 and F.M. 50 on Thursday, Aug. 21.This new signal will be a full red, yellow and green signaled four-way intersection, aimed at improving safety and traffic flow.

Man charged in drug possession

A Caldwell area man was arrested early Thursday on felony charges of drug possession and evidence tampering after a Caldwell police traffic stop on State Highway 21 West.

Deputies investigate car theft at SH 36, F.M. 60 intersection

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of a car parked overnight on July 31 near the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection.The owner parked the car, a 2014 Lincoln MKZ, the night of Thursday, July 31, and discovered it missing when he returned on Friday, Aug.

Shed burns down on SH 36 South

A shed caught fire and burned down on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 10, off State Highway 36 South, north of Lyons, also destroying a lawnmower and some other yard equipment inside.

Caldwell woman charged with aggravated assault

A 57-year-old Caldwell woman was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 7, on a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge in connection with an Aug. 5 knife attack on a man in Caldwell.

Glider pilot makes safe emergency landing

A glider pilot made an emergency landing on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, in a pasture off County Road 130, touching down safely with no injury and no damage to the aircraft.

CREWS WORK ON the new Atmos gas line installation

CREWS WORK ON the new Atmos gas line installation project on Monday off State Highway 21.

THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1980

THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1980 celebrated its 45th class reunion on June 14 at a restaurant in Caldwell and at the Main Street Caldwell’s Summer Concert Series.

Solid Ground

Are we practicing what we preach? James asks us allHave you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up as the brother of Jesus?James knew exactly what it was like, and it may have been one of the reasons why he didn’t accept the teachings of his brother Jesus early on.

Somerville eyes higher tax rate of 74.116 cents

The Somerville City Council was scheduled to vote on a proposed tax rate of 74.116 cents per $100 valuation at their Tuesday, Aug. 12, meeting, an increase of 6.421 cents over last year’s rate of 67.695 cents.The higher rate is being sought to cover debt service on the city’s $1.