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AN LCRA CREW does the dirt work on Monday, Sept. 8, at the site of Caldwell’s new substation. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

AN LCRA CREW does the dirt work on Monday, Sept. 8, at the site of Caldwell’s new substation. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

New grant implements trees in watershed protection plans

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant, which helps communities enhance their active watershed protection plans.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Caldwell News and Burleson County Ledger from 1954...71 Years Ago City To Get Tree Cutting Program SoonThe Electric Department of the City of Caldwell has started a tree trimming program for the distribution and transmission lines, Utility Manager, Clifford Thompson, announced today.

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive measures to prevent wildfires.Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL DR. PAUL K. Carlton, Jr. spoke on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, sharing his first-hand account of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DR. PAUL K. Carlton, Jr. spoke on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, sharing his first-hand account of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr.

Sept. 11 Pentagon attack survivor speaks at local church

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell hosted Lieutenant General Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr. for a presentation about his first-hand experience at the Pentagon on the day of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.The presentation took place on Sunday, Sept.

Commissioners approve 2026 budget, tax rate

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Burleson County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026 county budget, elected county and precinct officers’ compensation and allowances and county tax rates following two public hearings at its Monday, Sept. 8, meeting.Commissioners approved a county budget of $18.
Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Tyler Eller
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Burleson County’s new emergency management coordinator is Tyler Eller of College Station, who has experience as part of a catastrophic response team for an insurance agency and is a U.S. Army veteran.Eller, who begins on Monday, Sept.
Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This Saturday, Burleson County residents and visitors will make their way to downtown Caldwell for the 40th Annual Kolache Festival.The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce’s event is expected to draw thousands into downtown Caldwell, which will be a boost to area businesses and vendors.
ROCHELLE ADAMS will be the nurse practitioner at the Somerville Clinic, which will be reopened this fall.

ROCHELLE ADAMS will be the nurse practitioner at the Somerville Clinic, which will be reopened this fall.

Somerville Clinic to reopen this fall

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Somerville Clinic will reopen later this fall, staffed with nurse practitioner Rochelle Adams of Brenham and a support staff.The announcement was made on Monday, Sept.
CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

The future of Hornet cheer

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

Appraisal review board members needed

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted from citizens who would like to serve as an Appraisal Review Board (ARB) member for Burleson County.The ARB is a citizen board that resolves disputes over appraisals and other matters that they are granted authority over by the Texas Property Tax Code.
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