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KOLACHE FESTIVAL BAKING grand champions included, from left, Shane Kienow, youth, Cherisse Walker, non-professional state, Caroline Campbell of Jake’s Bakery, professional, Eric Muehlstein, kolache roll, and Nicole Godwin, non-professional, Burleson County. Joining them is Miss Kolache Festival Olivia Supak.

KOLACHE FESTIVAL BAKING grand champions included, from left, Shane Kienow, youth, Cherisse Walker, non-professional state, Caroline Campbell of Jake’s Bakery, professional, Eric Muehlstein, kolache roll, and Nicole Godwin, non-professional, Burleson County. Joining them is Miss Kolache Festival Olivia Supak.

Winners announced for Kolache Bake Show

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Winners were announced on Saturday, Sept. 13, in the annual Kolache Bake Show as part of the annual Kolache Festival.Winners by category included: Youth* Grand Champion -- Shane Kienow of Caldwell, peach; and Elyse Foster of Humble, meat-cheese combo.
SEVERAL PAST MISS KOLACHE FESTIVALS were on hand to celebrate the festival’s 40th year on Saturday during the Opening Ceremonies of the 40th Annual Kolache Festival. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SEVERAL PAST MISS KOLACHE FESTIVALS were on hand to celebrate the festival’s 40th year on Saturday during the Opening Ceremonies of the 40th Annual Kolache Festival. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Kolache eating contest winners scarf them down

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
It is usually the most joyful and entertaining event at Caldwell’s annual Kolache Festival.People of all ages take turns stuffing their faces with kolaches in the annual eating contest.The looks on their faces are often distorted.Are they having fun or not?
SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS of all ages were enjoying Saturday’s Kolache Festival. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS of all ages were enjoying Saturday’s Kolache Festival. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Somerville council approves tax rate, budget

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Somerville City Council approved a 74.116 cents tax rate for 2025-26, a 7.402 cents increase per $100 valuation from 2024-25, and a $3,581,057 budget at their Tuesday, Sept. 9, meeting.The council approved an ordinance for the tax rate, up from last year’s rate of 67.
MANY VISITORS TO THE CREATIVE Memories Quilt Guild Quilt Show took time to vote for their favorite creations. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

MANY VISITORS TO THE CREATIVE Memories Quilt Guild Quilt Show took time to vote for their favorite creations. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Creative Memories Quilt Guild announces winners

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Creative Memories Quilt Guild recently announced its winners from its annual quilt show, which was held on Friday, Sept. 12, and Sat., Sept. 13, at the Caldwell Civic Center.This year’s show included a total of 87 entries.
Kolache Festival celebrates 40 years

Kolache Festival celebrates 40 years

Kolache Festival celebrates 40 years

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Every year, September marks the return of one of Caldwell’s most popular traditions, and this year was no exception, with roughly 8,500 people from all over the state -- and even beyondflocking to downtown Caldwell for the annual Kolache Festival.
SNOOK HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming court, with the homecoming football game this Friday at 7 p.m. against rival Somerville. Pictured are the queen and king hopefuls, from left, Melanie Parmer, Marissa Batiste, Aniyah Stringfellow, Heath Conrad, Tray Jackson and Jeremiah Curry. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SNOOK HIGH SCHOOL recently announced its homecoming court, with the homecoming football game this Friday at 7 p.m. against rival Somerville. Pictured are the queen and king hopefuls, from left, Melanie Parmer, Marissa Batiste, Aniyah Stringfellow, Heath Conrad, Tray Jackson and Jeremiah Curry. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook HS announces its homecoming royalty

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Snook High School recently announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.The Homecoming Queen and King will be announced during the Snook-Somerville football game at 7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 19, at Bluejay Stadium.This year’s queen hopefuls are Marissa Batiste, Melanie Parmer and Aniyah Stringfellow.
THE MORAVIANS PERFORM at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell.

THE MORAVIANS PERFORM at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell.

POSGCD opposes GMA 8 plans

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Board does not support recently discussed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for regional water planning in GMA 8 and has instructed General Manager Gary Westbrook to vote against them.
AMANDA FRANK

AMANDA FRANK

Frank hired as new city secretary

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Amanda Frank is the new city secretary for the City of Caldwell, following a unanimous vote of the city council at a Tuesday, Sept. 9, special meeting.
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