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THE SOMERVILLE LAKE LOONS BIKE CLUB makes a donation at the 2023 Food for Families food drive. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

THE SOMERVILLE LAKE LOONS BIKE CLUB makes a donation at the 2023 Food for Families food drive. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

Food for Families Food Drive set for Dec. 4

TheseventhannualFood for Families Food Drive will be hosted in Caldwell at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dec.4from6a.m.to7p.m.Donationsarewelcomein the form of non-perishable foods, monetary contributions, or volunteer hours.

Solid Ground

God’s Spirit is here to guide and encourage us every dayMost of those who read the Bible and attend church are very familiar with God the Father and God the Son. But what about the Holy Spirit? The third person in the God head is an often misunderstood member of the triune God.

Shoppers to look local on Small Business Saturday

This Saturday, Nov. 30 marks 15 years of Small Business Saturday, observed annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.Coined by American Express in 2010, the event is designed to drive holiday shopping towards small businesses rather than just large chain stores.

Snook continues talks on starting police department

The Snook City Council is moving closer to creating a police department, proceeding with plans to advertise for a police chief and to begin preparations for vehicle and equipment needs.The council again discussed the issue at their Monday, Nov.
TRACY PIEPER OF JAECKS INSURANCE AND SUSAN MOTT from the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 ‘A Historical Christmas’ event. Photo courtesy of Theresa Esparza

TRACY PIEPER OF JAECKS INSURANCE AND SUSAN MOTT from the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 ‘A Historical Christmas’ event. Photo courtesy of Theresa Esparza

Somerville Historical Society, Museum to host ‘A Historical Christmas’ event

The Somerville Historical Society and Museum will host their ‘A Historical Christmas’ event on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the St. Ann’s Recreation Center at 333 Thornberry Drive in Somerville.
Snook ISD eyes bond due to enrollment growth

Snook ISD eyes bond due to enrollment growth

Snook ISD eyes bond due to enrollment growth

The Snook ISD school district has experienced significant growth over the past two years, and the trend does not appear to be slowing.So, the Snook School Board began discussion during last week’s Nov.
REV. CORBY BRIZENDINE stands at the church altar.

REV. CORBY BRIZENDINE stands at the church altar.

Brizendine shares Thanksgiving story

Thanksgiving this week will be special and emotional for Corby Brizendine after a year he could never forget.Diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, he did not yet know that there would be a successful surgery in 2024 to fully remove the cancer.But it happened.

CISD moving to old city hall building

The Caldwell School District is moving its administrative office to the old Caldwell City Hall at 107 S. Hill Street after the Thanksgiving break.The current Caldwell ISD office at 203 N.

Caldwell tables action on next step for zoning

The Caldwell City Council has tabled action on proceeding further with its in-development zoning ordinance plan to allow more public feedback.The council voted 4-1 to table at its Tuesday, Nov. 19, meeting, meaning the council will again hear more comments during a workshop at its Dec.