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MANDADI INSPECTS A CITRUS tree with citrus greening disease. The tree drops them earlier than normal and eventually becomes weaker and more prone to damage by other diseases and environmental stresses, ultimately resulting in billions of dollars in agricultural losses each year. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

MANDADI INSPECTS A CITRUS tree with citrus greening disease. The tree drops them earlier than normal and eventually becomes weaker and more prone to damage by other diseases and environmental stresses, ultimately resulting in billions of dollars in agricultural losses each year. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife

AgriLife Research discovery defends citrus, potatoes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a new approach to countering citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases, two economically devastating agricultural diseases in the U.S.
CALDWELL MUNICIPAL JUDGE Johnny Towslee swears in these Caldwell City Council members on May 13. They include, from left, Gary Easter, John Larch and Kavon Novak.

CALDWELL MUNICIPAL JUDGE Johnny Towslee swears in these Caldwell City Council members on May 13. They include, from left, Gary Easter, John Larch and Kavon Novak.

Blinn College professor to interview Freeman alumni

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Blinn College professor Dr. Dale Weeks is hosting an open interview day for alumni of Caldwell’s Freeman High School on Friday, May 30, at the Caldwell Civic Center from 1-4 p.m.Weeks invites anyone who attended or was connected with Freeman High School in any way to join him at the event.
THIS PARADE WAS enjoyed by local residents on Saturday morning along Eighth Street in Somerville as part of the Crater Motorcycle Rally at Welch Park. Local residents enjoyed some creative entries.

THIS PARADE WAS enjoyed by local residents on Saturday morning along Eighth Street in Somerville as part of the Crater Motorcycle Rally at Welch Park. Local residents enjoyed some creative entries.

THIS PARADE WAS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
THIS PARADE WAS enjoyed by local residents on Saturday morning along Eighth Street in Somerville as part of the Crater Motorcycle Rally at Welch Park. Local residents enjoyed some creative entries.
PAST LIONS DISTRICT Governors Jessie Bryan and Johanna Elliott were presented International Lions President Fabricio’s Third Highest Leadership Awards. Pictured are Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club President Ken Wiltz, Past District Governors Johanna Elliott, Jessie Bryan and Past International Director Joe Al Picone.

PAST LIONS DISTRICT Governors Jessie Bryan and Johanna Elliott were presented International Lions President Fabricio’s Third Highest Leadership Awards. Pictured are Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club President Ken Wiltz, Past District Governors Johanna Elliott, Jessie Bryan and Past International Director Joe Al Picone.

POSGCD board approves maintaining DFC standards

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Board has authorized maintaining its existing Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) and continuing use of its current operational models.

Somerville scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
* Denisse Arriaza Aleman: Burleson County VFW - $1,000; United States Navy $185,000. * Arath Carrillo: First Baptist Church of Lyons - $250; SEF Browing Scholarship $500. * Faith Casas: First Baptist Church of Lyons - $250; SEF Watson Scholarship - $500.

Caldwell scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
* Julia Acebo: Graphic Design Award; St. Mary’s Women’s Club - $700; St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Martin Olivarez Memorial - $3,000; Warren Masonic Lodge #56 $1,500; Caldwell Band Boosters - $800.

Snook scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
* Alexander Bond: Texas A&M Academic Scholarship & Life Science Grant; Scholarship from Knights of Columbus at St.

Local hospital ER expansion designs still progressing

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The design phase for the emergency room expansion project at St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital in Caldwell is getting closer to completion, and construction documents and bid specifications will soon be considered.A third party contractor used by CommonSpirit, for whom St.
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