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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Pot luck lunch The Caldwell Senior Citizens Center will host “pizza and a movie” at noon on Friday, May 30.
MANY PEOPLE VISITED Lake Somerville over Memorial Day weekend. See inside for news about the lake. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

MANY PEOPLE VISITED Lake Somerville over Memorial Day weekend. See inside for news about the lake. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Somerville Clinic permanently closed

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
HealthPoint has decided to permanently close the Somerville Clinic, citing low patient volume and difficulty finding a permanent healthcare provider.The HealthPoint Board of Directors made that decision at their Wednesday, May 21, meeting, said Terri Sabella, Chief Executive Officer at Health-Point.
THE MEMORIAL DAY wreath is saluted at the Monday ceremony. Pictured from left are John Mayson of the DAV post, Lee Hoermann, representing the American Legion, and Donny Wood with the VFW.

THE MEMORIAL DAY wreath is saluted at the Monday ceremony. Pictured from left are John Mayson of the DAV post, Lee Hoermann, representing the American Legion, and Donny Wood with the VFW.

Heroes honored at Memorial Day

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
President Abraham Lincoln, in a letter to a woman who lost all of her sons in service to the Union during the Civil War, told her that no one had sacrificed as much on the altar of freedom as she had.Burleson County can relate.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SONS of the American Revolution present Ben Ragnes with an award in recognition of his flag maintenance. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SONS of the American Revolution present Ben Ragnes with an award in recognition of his flag maintenance. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell Council holds hearings

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Caldwell City Council received public feedback in five public hearings and approved new regulations regarding animal control at its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20.
Hats off to our graduates!

Hats off to our graduates!

Hats off to our graduates!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
BURLESON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS held their graduation ceremonies last Friday and Saturday. See inside for more about each graduation ceremony.

Somerville awaits word on interim administrator

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Somerville Mayor Tommy Thompson said the process to hire an interim city administrator is still ongoing, and there is no specific timeline to fill the position.Thompson made those remarks on Monday, May 26, saying there would likely be no announcement this week.

New USPS rates to take effect July 13

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service recently filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to mailing services, to take effect on July 13.The new rates include a five cent increase in the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents, approximately a 7.
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