County fair parade registration ends Sept. 5

The deadline to register to participate in the Burleson County Fair Association’s (BCFA) fair parade is Friday, Sept. 5.The parade is Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in downtown Caldwell.Civic and youth organizations, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate in the parade.

Two charged in drug possession after traffic stop

A Rockdale woman and a Caldwell man were arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 20, on felony drug charges following a traffic stop on State Highway 21.

Man arrested in drug possession

A 34-year-old Caldwell man was arrested by Caldwell police on Monday, Aug. 18, on a felony drug charge following a traffic stop on State Highway 21 West.

Man charged in assault case

A Somerville area man was arrested early Monday, Aug. 25, on a felony assault charge after an attack on a man just after midnight on County Road 278.

Woman charged in family violence

A Caldwell area woman was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 21, on a felony charge of continuous violence against the family after two attacks on a man in May and August.

Traffic lights operational at F.M. 50,60 intersection

A new four-way traffic signal at the F.M. 60 and F.M. 50 intersection was activated on Thursday, Aug. 21, alleviating recent concerns about traffic safety there.The new signal is a full red, yellow, green, fourway intersection aimed at improving safety and traffic flow, said Bob Colwell of TxDOT.

BBB: Texans lose nearly $10M during first half of 2025

Debt collection and investment schemes top the list Scammers are targeting Texans with tactics that have cost residents more than $9.9 million so far this year, according to new data from the Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas.

Prime conditions set stage for dove season

Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season.Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs.

Over $146B investment for Texas transportation

Governor Greg Abbott announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion.