Caldwell begins administrator search

The City of Caldwell has hired Michael Boese as its interim city administrator and has begun the search for the permanent position.Boese, previously a city administrator in Wimberley, was hired at an April 7 special city council meeting, and he began on Tuesday, April 14.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Salad supperThe New Tabor Brethren Church’s Christian Sisters is hosting its annual “Salad Supper” -- celebrating God’s Handiwork on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m.

Carr Cemetery gets Texas historic marker

The Carr Cemetery on County Road 217 has been formally recognized as a Texas Historic Cemetery by the Texas Historical Commission.The Texas Historical Commission recently authorized that designation, and a historical marker has been provided at that location.The cemetery, located about 2.

Mayoral candidates weigh in on the issues

Caldwell will be electing a new mayor at the upcoming Saturday, May 2, election.Current mayor Janice Easter did not file to retain her seat, so the race is between two newcomers: Brad Oliver and John Rychlik.Oliver said that he is running “to build a stronger and safer Caldwell.

Woman charged in assault on deputy sheriff

A 58-year-old Cade Lake woman was arrested on Friday, April 10, on a felony charge of assault on a peace officer after initially being arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge.

Driver in March 25 fatality identified

A 73-year-old Caldwell man killed on March 25 in head-on collision on State Highway 36 South near F.M. 976 has been identified as Emmett Palmer.DPS Sgt. Justin Ruiz confirmed his name on Monday, April 13, after the name was initially withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Woman assaults deputy at Chilifest

A Seguin woman was arrested on Friday, April 10, at Chilifest on a felony assault on a peace officer charge while being arrested on two misdemeanor charges.

Woman hurt in F.M. 50 rollover

A Katy woman was injured on Wednesday, April 8, in a truck rollover accident on F.M. 50 and was transported to a Brenham hospital.The accident occurred at 4:23 a.m. when Alicia Garcia, 38, was southbound on F.M. 50 , .

Phones down, eyes up, Texas

Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel -- it can save a life.Distracted driving was the second-most common factor in Texas traffic crashes last year, contributing to more than 86,000.

Solid Ground

God allows us to enter Christ’s rest and benefit from it nowNow that the celebration of Easter is over, this is a good time to focus on just what Jesus has been doing those two centuries since the resurrection.