Holton named to MSU President’s List

Carter Holton of Somerville was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2024 President’s List.Holton is among 4,569 students who have attained this honor.Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better gradepoint average, based on a 4.

Several SHSU students named to honors lists

Several local students were named to the President’s Honor Roll and the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville for the Fall 2024 semester.The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.

THIS SUNSET WAS visible at dusk on Wednesday

THIS SUNSET WAS visible at dusk on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from the west sky. Local residents and motorists enjoyed the view.

Tori Cranford named to SNHU President’s List

Tori Cranford of Caldwell has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List.The fall terms run from September to De-cember.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Go Texan fundraiser raises $60,000 for scholarships

The Burleson County Go Texan Association’s annual scholarship fundraiser was held Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Burleson County Expo Center and raised $60,000 for scholarships for local youth, with $48,000 of that total just from Saturday’s live auction.

New name for CHS Softball Field

Lady Hornet Field has a new name: “Weiss Field.”See this week’s Sports Page for more about Saturday’s ceremony, honoring Wendy Weiss.

Man dies in head-on crash on SH 21 West

A 27-year-old College Station man was killed and two others seriously injured late Sunday, Feb. 2, in a head-on collision on State Highway 21 West near F.M. 60.Jadon White was pronounced dead at the scene by Burleson County Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Dusty Tittle, according to the DPS.

Fatal auto, pedestrian accident occurs on SH 36

DPS troopers were investigating a fatal autopedestrian accident on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4, on State Highway 36, about a mile north of Lyons.An unknown male was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:50 p.m. by Burleson County Pct. 4 Justice of Peace Jason Urbanosky.DPS Sgt.

Main St. Chocolate, Champagne, Cake Walk this Saturday

The 10th annual Chocolate, Champagne and Cake Walk, hosted by the Caldwell Main Street Program, will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, in downtown Caldwell.The event begins at Jaecks Insurance Agency at 102 S. Echols Street at 10 a.m.