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Snook ISD to begin bond planning

The Snook School Board continues to move forward with facility planning and a possible bond election in November.During the board’s meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, the board heard from Gallagher Construction Company of Richardson about its construction management services.

Caldwell conditionally approves zoning

Was scheduled to meet Thursday in executive session to discuss city hall, electric power -- see story inside The Caldwell City Council conditionally approved the in-development zoning ordinance, per staff recommendation, at its Tuesday, Feb. 18, meeting.
Go Yegua Band!

Go Yegua Band!

Go Yegua Band!

Somerville Band Director Carl Idlebird was inducted into the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Class of 2025 Hall of Fame at the Texas Music Educators Association 2025 Annual Conference on Feb. 14.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WORK

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WORK

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WORK

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS WORK the scene of this house fire on F.M. 975 last Wednesday, Feb. 19, near Caldwell. See story inside.
Remembering Freeman School

Remembering Freeman School

Remembering Freeman School

In honor of Black History Month, The Tribune looks back at the history of Freeman School.See inside for more about the school.
Girls Regional Powerlifting

Girls Regional Powerlifting

Girls Regional Powerlifting

Snook and Somerville girl powerlifters competed at the regional powerlifting meet in Dublin on Saturday.See this week’s Sports Page for more.

Caldwell sets meeting on stalled city hall project

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in executive session for more legal consultation regarding the stalled city hall construction project.Discussion and possible action was possible after reconvening into open session.

BNSF planning crossing repairs

Three Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossings in Washington County and one in Burleson County will be closed for needed crossing repairs over the next week, according to TxDOT.In Burleson County, the railroad crossing at F.M.
FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH this blaze on Feb. 19 at a house off F.M. 975 near Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH this blaze on Feb. 19 at a house off F.M. 975 near Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Fire damages home on F.M. 975 near Caldwell

A fire damaged a house on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, on F.M. 975, about three miles from Caldwell, but area firefighters were able to respond quickly, contain the blaze and save most of the home.