Davidson Creek watershed protection planning meeting set for Feb. 19

The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a project kickoff meeting for the Davidson Creek Watershed Partnership on Feb. 19 in Caldwell.

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Feb. 20

A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop on the Big Elm Creek watershed will be held Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in Milano.The free workshop for residents in Bell and Milam counties will be held at the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District office, 310 Ave. C.Lunch will be included.

Caldwell sets public hearing on zoning ordinance

A public hearing concerning development of a zoning ordinance and map to guide development in Caldwell will be held at the Tuesday, Feb. 18, Caldwell City Council meeting.The council will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center.

Chocolate, Champagne, Cake Walk gifts county a sweet treat

The 10th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Cake Walk, hosted by Caldwell Main Street on Saturday, Feb. 8, was a success with participants and business owners alike.

Local animal rescue group to attend national conference

For the first time ever, Burleson County will be represented at the National Conference of the Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) on Feb. 20-22, in Palm Springs, California.

Somerville church to launch ‘Service with a Purpose’ projects

The First United Methodist Church of Somerville is beginning a service project each month beginning in February to benefit the community.Sometimes they will volunteer at Elizabeth Lutheran Church Community Food Bank (48% of those served come from Somerville).

Caldwell Senior Center menu

The following is the menu for the Snook Independent School District for February 12-14: Wed., 2/12: Chicken Fajita, Pinto Beans, Rice, Tortilla.Thurs., 2/13: Pulled Pork, Black-eyed Peas, Okra and Tomatoes, Bun.Fri., 2/14: Potluck Lunch: Ham will be provided. Please bring a side dish.

School board, city filings end Friday

Filing for the May 3 school trustee and city council elections end this Friday, Feb. 14, at 5 p.m.Filings began Wednesday, Jan. 15.For Caldwell School Board, three seats are up for election -- those currently held by Matt Hicks, Krista Zwernemann and Vicki Ochs.

DAVID PEVEHOUSE IS presented this check for $500 from Daniel/ Stark Law Firm in their Being Remarkable program

DAVID PEVEHOUSE IS presented this check for $500 from Daniel/ Stark Law Firm in their Being Remarkable program. Pevehouse, chief of the Cade Lake and Caldwell Volunteer Fire Departments, has worked for decades as a firefighter and first responder in stressful and at times horrific situations.

SEF to host Winter Gala this Saturday

The first annual Somerville Education Foundation Winter Gala will be this Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Yegua Center, located at 625 8th Street, beginning at 6 p.m.The evening will feature live music, a silent and live auction and a steak dinner with drinks, dessert and appetizers.