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Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Redemption leaves us free to speak and act powerfullyWe’ve all been redeemed by the Lord. But confessing it and really showing it in our daily lives are two different things.Yes, the Bible tells us that those who belong to God are redeemed and they should say so.
BALDWIN AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS from around the country worked together for several days assisting in the recovery effort. Photo courtesy of Jeff Baldwin

BALDWIN AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS from around the country worked together for several days assisting in the recovery effort. Photo courtesy of Jeff Baldwin

County residents assist in flood recovery efforts

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Jeff Baldwin is no stranger to emergency response.As assistant chief of the Deanville VFD and a volunteer with the Rancher Navy, he has years of experience not only in fire rescue, but also search and rescue, recovery and command operations.
A CREW FROM Davey Tree Company works recently at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

A CREW FROM Davey Tree Company works recently at the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.

Masonic Cemetery tree records digitally archived

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Caldwell Masonic Cemetery has a wide variety of trees, many planted decades ago in memory of loved ones, and their board has worked to digitally archive the varieties and their condition as part of a long-term maintenance strategy.

Caldwell approves subdivision’s next phases

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Caldwell City Council approved the subdivision master plan for the Arrowhead Farms subdivision phases 4-7 at its Tuesday, July 15, meeting.The plan was unanimously approved, barring councilman Lee Glidewell, who was absent, following a public hearing on the subject.
SNOOK ISD’S “TEAM OF 8” IS Joey Withem, Brittany Thigpen, Dana Yezak, Justin Hruska, John O’Brien, Adam Janac, Aubri Cotton and Bradley Prihoda.

SNOOK ISD’S “TEAM OF 8” IS Joey Withem, Brittany Thigpen, Dana Yezak, Justin Hruska, John O’Brien, Adam Janac, Aubri Cotton and Bradley Prihoda.

Snook ISD search begins for new chief

Denise Squier
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Also approves no-cellphone policy The search for the new Snook ISD Superintendent is underway.On Monday, the Snook School Board approved the superintendent search timeline proposed by the Texas Association of School Boards’ Executive Search Services (TASB EES) with a few revisions on dates.
THIS 18-WHEELER goes off the road on July 16 at the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection.

THIS 18-WHEELER goes off the road on July 16 at the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection.

Rios wants Lyons traffic signal completed soon

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Burleson County Sheriff Bill Rios said he is talking to TxDOT and BNSF officials about speeding up an ongoing process to get a fully operational traffic signal (red, yellow and green phases) for the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection in Lyons.
RONNIE ERWIN displays the book with this chapter focusing on Burleson County’s sheriffs.

RONNIE ERWIN displays the book with this chapter focusing on Burleson County’s sheriffs.

Books honor stories, legacies of Texas sheriffs

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Ronnie Erwin and his wife Lynn spent decades honoring the history of Texas sheriffs through some careful and insightful research.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hospice BV Christmas in July Hospice Brazos Valley is holding a “Christmas in July” pre-sale on Christmas wreaths, basket centerpieces and swags from now until July 31.Pre-sale: wreaths are $40; basket centerpieces are $40; and swags are $35.
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