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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.

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.
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