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Caldwell locals graduate at SHSU

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The following Caldwell students received degrees during the 2025 spring semester at Sam Houston State University.* Shane Forrester, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Summa Cum Laude.* Brenden McClosky, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, Magna Cum Laude.

Registration open for beef cattle short course

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Registration is open for the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 in Bryan-College Station. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science.
CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Head Baseball Coach Luke Calvert, second from the right, addresses these boys on Monday, June 2, at the baseball camp. The camp was well attended.

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Head Baseball Coach Luke Calvert, second from the right, addresses these boys on Monday, June 2, at the baseball camp. The camp was well attended.

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Head Baseball Coach Luke Calvert, second from the right, addresses these boys on Monday, June 2, at the baseball camp. The camp was well attended.

Russells earn American Shorthorn Assoc. titles

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The American Shorthorn Association recently announced the 2024-2025 Regional Show award winners.Earning the title of South Central Region Junior Heifer Calf Division Runner-Up was TMF Boardwalk’s Mona Lisa ET owned by John and Barbara Russell of Caldwell, Texas and Eli Sherhouse of Kingwood, Texas.

Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&MAgriLife Extension Service experts.

Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
As temperatures warm up, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars.These fuzzy, or sometimes spiky, insects may seem harmless but can cause itchy rashes, intense pain and severe reactions requiring medical attention.
THE LOBBY AT CITIZENS State Bank, recently remodeled, is now open, just in time for their 100th anniversary celebration set for Friday, June 6, in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE LOBBY AT CITIZENS State Bank, recently remodeled, is now open, just in time for their 100th anniversary celebration set for Friday, June 6, in Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Citizens State Bank to celebrate 100 years

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Citizens State Bank will celebrate its 100th birthday with a daylong block party on Friday, June 6, at the bank at 155 Eighth Street in Somerville.The party begins at 7:30 a.m. and continues to 6 p.m. The events kick off with a breakfast and coffee truck at 7:30 a.m. and a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.
MEMBERS OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK 181 are pictured with their cars and trophies at the annual Pinewood Derby. Pictured, from left to right: Lucas Sandage, Charlie Curry, Nicholas Sandage, Asher Strouth, JakeRyan Baron. Photo courtesy of Pam Cantey

MEMBERS OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK 181 are pictured with their cars and trophies at the annual Pinewood Derby. Pictured, from left to right: Lucas Sandage, Charlie Curry, Nicholas Sandage, Asher Strouth, JakeRyan Baron. Photo courtesy of Pam Cantey

Local Cub Scouts host annual Pinewood Derby

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
CubScoutPack181held their annual Pinewood Derby andAdvancement Ceremony on Saturday, May 31, at the Caldwell Methodist Church. The group is sponsored by Campbell-Williams VFW Post 4458.The races were divided into individual and parents/ siblings categories.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger from 1928...97 Years Ago Caldwell’s Fire Dept. Efficient In Service The Caldwell Fire Department’s equipment is in excellent condition at the present time. The fire engine is well maintained.
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