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THE CROSSROADS BAND plays on Saturday night at the Denim Dinner and Dance held by the Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club at the Caldwell Civic Center. A live auction was also held. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE CROSSROADS BAND plays on Saturday night at the Denim Dinner and Dance held by the Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club at the Caldwell Civic Center. A live auction was also held. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lions Club fundraiser a roaring success

The Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club hosted its fourth annual Denim Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Caldwell Civic Center.
A COLLAGE FEATURED IN THE 1956-57 Freeman High School yearbook -- the only one the school ever published in its 52 year history. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

A COLLAGE FEATURED IN THE 1956-57 Freeman High School yearbook -- the only one the school ever published in its 52 year history. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Remembering the legacy of Freeman High School

In the middle of Caldwell, at the end of Harvey Street, there are three buildings cordoned off behind a chain link fence.Though they look una s s umi ng now, those buildings were once a cornerstone of Caldwell’s Black community -- the site of Freeman High School.

RRC issues no new oil, gas permits in January

The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued no new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in January.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.
SEVERAL LOCAL BURLESON COUNTY Education Extension Association (EEA) members participated in the Burleson County EEA Cultural Arts contest. Winners are Barbara Dawson, Debbie Abbott, Sharon Stevenson, Brenda Kolojaco, Tammy Qualls-Tucker and Debbie Schumacher. Not pictured are Claudia Pittman and Cathy Moore. Photo courtesy of the Burleson County EEA

SEVERAL LOCAL BURLESON COUNTY Education Extension Association (EEA) members participated in the Burleson County EEA Cultural Arts contest. Winners are Barbara Dawson, Debbie Abbott, Sharon Stevenson, Brenda Kolojaco, Tammy Qualls-Tucker and Debbie Schumacher. Not pictured are Claudia Pittman and Cathy Moore. Photo courtesy of the Burleson County EEA

SEVERAL LOCAL BURLESON COUNTY Education

SEVERAL LOCAL BURLESON COUNTY Education Extension Association (EEA) members participated in the Burleson County EEA Cultural Arts contest. Winners are Barbara Dawson, Debbie Abbott, Sharon Stevenson, Brenda Kolojaco, Tammy Qualls-Tucker and Debbie Schumacher.
ON SATURDAY, FEB. 1, Caldwell Pack 181 collected nonperishable food for the Elizabeth Lutheran Church Pantry. They collected 250 pounds of food. Pictured, from left, are Jake-Ryan Baron, Nicholas Sandage and Lucas Sandage. Photo courtesy of Pam Cantey

ON SATURDAY, FEB. 1, Caldwell Pack 181 collected nonperishable food for the Elizabeth Lutheran Church Pantry. They collected 250 pounds of food. Pictured, from left, are Jake-Ryan Baron, Nicholas Sandage and Lucas Sandage. Photo courtesy of Pam Cantey

ON SATURDAY, FEB. 1, Caldwell Pack 181

ON SATURDAY, FEB. 1, Caldwell Pack 181 collected nonperishable food for the Elizabeth Lutheran Church Pantry. They collected 250 pounds of food. Pictured, from left, are Jake-Ryan Baron, Nicholas Sandage and Lucas Sandage.
PRUNE YOUR ROSES BEFORE they break winter dormancy to make sure they stay healthy and productive for that pop of color around your home. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife

PRUNE YOUR ROSES BEFORE they break winter dormancy to make sure they stay healthy and productive for that pop of color around your home. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife

PRUNE YOUR ROSES BEFORE

PRUNE YOUR ROSES BEFORE they break winter dormancy to make sure they stay healthy and productive for that pop of color around your home.

Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers

Roses and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand -- so it’s a great time to give your perennial flowers some love and care. Regular rose pruning is essential to keep your plants healthy, vibrant and full of blooms year after year.Mike Arnold, Ph.D.