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HAM IS THE SECOND most popular protein for holiday meals and there are a variety of flavored hams available to satisfy the consumer. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

HAM IS THE SECOND most popular protein for holiday meals and there are a variety of flavored hams available to satisfy the consumer. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

Ham prices, choices increase near holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Lower pork production going into the holiday season compared to last year won’t restrict the availability of all cuts, but prices could rise, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Agricultural Economics.
A VOLUNTEER FOR Operation Christmas Child moves boxes. These boxes will be distributed to children in need this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Hannah Murphy

A VOLUNTEER FOR Operation Christmas Child moves boxes. These boxes will be distributed to children in need this holiday season. Photo courtesy of Hannah Murphy

Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations now open

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child.
By Sabine Lazo

By Sabine Lazo

Accessibility awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Last month, the U.S. observed National Disability Awareness month. But for those living with a disability, every day is a day to encourage awareness and advocacy.
THE FOOD PANTRY IS placed at the Snook Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are, from left, Burleson County SRO Officer Steven Guerrero, Steve Tunnell of the Lions Club, Beth Collins of Snook Volunteer Fire Department, Ann Sebesta of Snook EEA, Cindy Jarrott of Snook EEA and Lydia Faust of Snook EEA and the Lions Club.

THE FOOD PANTRY IS placed at the Snook Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are, from left, Burleson County SRO Officer Steven Guerrero, Steve Tunnell of the Lions Club, Beth Collins of Snook Volunteer Fire Department, Ann Sebesta of Snook EEA, Cindy Jarrott of Snook EEA and Lydia Faust of Snook EEA and the Lions Club.

New food pantry opens doors in Snook

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A new food pantry opened its doors in Snook last Thursday, Nov. 14, and invites locals to both give and receive food this Thanksgiving season.The box is located at the Snook Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) at 10210 FM 2155 and open to the public 24/7 for both donations and pick-up.
THE SQUARE DANCE CALLER

THE SQUARE DANCE CALLER

THE SQUARE DANCE CALLER

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
THE CALDWELL CIVIC Center hosted a square dancing exhibition, introducing area children to different types of square dancing.
THE CALDWELL CIVIC Center

THE CALDWELL CIVIC Center

THE CALDWELL CIVIC Center

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
THE SQUARE DANCE CALLER performed a Singing Call in which he sings the lyrics of the song during last week’s square dancing exhibition at the Caldwell Civic Center.
CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE teacher and playwright Chase Owen in his classroom. Photo courtesy of Chase Owen

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE teacher and playwright Chase Owen in his classroom. Photo courtesy of Chase Owen

Caldwell theatre teacher finds playwriting success

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Caldwell High School theatre teacher Chase Owen is making a name for himself not only as a teacher, but as a playwright.Owen’s first published play, Havoc, is a comedy revolving around the myth of Pandora’s box.The play has already been performed in schools across Texas and several other states.

Fire burns down home on CR 229

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A fire, probably caused by a short in an electric heater in the kitchen, destroyed a Cooks Point family’s home early Tuesday, Nov. 19, on County Road 229.
CISD honored

CISD honored

CISD honored

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) recently honored the Caldwell ISD Safety Team.See this week’s School Zone for more about the award.
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