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SUSAN MOTT, THE CURRENT Director of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, and Brenda Van De Walle and Honey Kutach, the most recent former directors, were in attendance at last year’s chamber banquet -- celebrating the 100th anniversary of the chamber. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SUSAN MOTT, THE CURRENT Director of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, and Brenda Van De Walle and Honey Kutach, the most recent former directors, were in attendance at last year’s chamber banquet -- celebrating the 100th anniversary of the chamber. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Chamber to host annual banquet

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet is set for this Thursday, April 9, from 6-9 p.m. at The Novo on West Buck Street in downtown Caldwell.Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a corporate table of eight and will include admittance to the event and a meal.

Phones down, eyes up, Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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.Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted.
A NORTH CAROLINA man was arrested at the intersection of State Highway 21 and State Highway 36 on Sunday.

A NORTH CAROLINA man was arrested at the intersection of State Highway 21 and State Highway 36 on Sunday.

Man charged in possession

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A North Carolina man was arrested on Sunday, April 5, on a state jail felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than 1 gram, following a traffic stop in Caldwell.
THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease.BIKE RIDERS showed off their riding skills during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.KIDS ON ALL SORTS of wheeled vehicles enjoyed Friday’s bicycle rodeo.
THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB hosted their annual Spring Fling Plant/ Craft Sale on Saturday, March 28, at Harmony Baptist Church between Caldwell and Lyons. Pictured are Fran Gore, Sande Ober, Linda Pollard, Terri Sissom, Cathy Moore, Eileen Barnes, Claudia Pittman, Charlene Mueller, Peggy Robinson, Phyllis Koenig, Carolyn Brinkman and Debbi Schumacher. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB hosted their annual Spring Fling Plant/ Craft Sale on Saturday, March 28, at Harmony Baptist Church between Caldwell and Lyons. Pictured are Fran Gore, Sande Ober, Linda Pollard, Terri Sissom, Cathy Moore, Eileen Barnes, Claudia Pittman, Charlene Mueller, Peggy Robinson, Phyllis Koenig, Carolyn Brinkman and Debbi Schumacher. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

Barn dance for Hayley’s Halo set for April 19

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Local non-profit organization Hayley’s Halo is set to host a barn dance at the Caldwell Civic Center on Sunday, April 19, from noon until 6 p.m to give the community a chance to learn more about the organization.
KIM CASANOVA

KIM CASANOVA

Somerville ISDs candidate discuss district matters

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Somerville ISD has two trustee seats up for election: the two seats currently held by Keith Howe and Kim Casanova.Howe, Casanova, Sandy Thompson and Brian Healy have filed for those seats.Howe has served on the board since 2020.
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