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THERE WAS A RECENT swearing in of officers for the Burleson County Extension Education Association. Pictured, from left, are Debby Schmacher, Terri Sissom, Brenda Kolojaco, Eileen Barnes, Sandy Johnson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Ann Sebesta, Cindy Jarrott, Audrey Swain and Dana Yezak. Not pictured is Billy Pitts. Photo courtesy of Burleson County EEA

THERE WAS A RECENT swearing in of officers for the Burleson County Extension Education Association. Pictured, from left, are Debby Schmacher, Terri Sissom, Brenda Kolojaco, Eileen Barnes, Sandy Johnson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Ann Sebesta, Cindy Jarrott, Audrey Swain and Dana Yezak. Not pictured is Billy Pitts. Photo courtesy of Burleson County EEA

VFW announces winners of Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
VFW Post 4458 recently announced its winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests -- with Caldwell High School senior Kate Hill winning the top prize in the Voice of Democracy Contest and Caldwell seventh-grader Kelsey Becka winning the Patriot’s Pen Contest.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Listening is important in our relationship with God and others“My husband never listens to me” is a common complaint from women -- and unless they’re talking nonstop it’s quite often a ligitimate complaint. But having a positive relationship is often tied to good communication between a couple.
THERE WAS A RECENT swearing in of officers for the Burleson County Extension Education Association. Pictured, from left, are Debby Schmacher, Terri Sissom, Brenda Kolojaco, Eileen Barnes, Sandy Johnson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Ann Sebesta, Cindy Jarrott, Audrey Swain and Dana Yezak. Not pictured is Billy Pitts. Photo courtesy of Burleson County EEA

THERE WAS A RECENT swearing in of officers for the Burleson County Extension Education Association. Pictured, from left, are Debby Schmacher, Terri Sissom, Brenda Kolojaco, Eileen Barnes, Sandy Johnson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Ann Sebesta, Cindy Jarrott, Audrey Swain and Dana Yezak. Not pictured is Billy Pitts. Photo courtesy of Burleson County EEA

THERE WAS A RECENT

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
THERE WAS A RECENT swearing in of officers for the Burleson County Extension Education Association. Pictured, from left, are Debby Schmacher, Terri Sissom, Brenda Kolojaco, Eileen Barnes, Sandy Johnson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Ann Sebesta, Cindy Jarrott, Audrey Swain and Dana Yezak.
CONSUMERS COULD FIND lower Thanksgiving turkey prices this year if they purchase early. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Agrilife

CONSUMERS COULD FIND lower Thanksgiving turkey prices this year if they purchase early. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Agrilife

Turkey prices low ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Consumers should find good whole turkey prices, but that could change as the holiday season progresses due to lower production and supplies than last year, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.David Anderson, Ph.D.

Drive safe, smart in energy areas

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Our state’s energy sector is vital throughout the state, but oil and gas production activity can also bring challenges to our transportation system, including an increase in traffic and the effects on roads caused by large trucks and machinery.
CALDWELL FOOD FOR FAMILIES food drive volunteers with a donation check from the 2023 food drive, which collected over 13,000 pounds of food and $60,000 in monetary donations. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

CALDWELL FOOD FOR FAMILIES food drive volunteers with a donation check from the 2023 food drive, which collected over 13,000 pounds of food and $60,000 in monetary donations. Photo courtesy of Janice Easter

Caldwell to host seventh annual Food for Families food drive

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The annual Food for Families Food Drive will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
THE 2024 FALL honey harvest is wrapping up and and numbers appear to be rebuilding after a tough 2023 for honeybees. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

THE 2024 FALL honey harvest is wrapping up and and numbers appear to be rebuilding after a tough 2023 for honeybees. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

Honey production up in 2024 after a difficult 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
As beekeepers finish up their last fall harvest, honey production is looking better than last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Garrett Slater, Ph.D.
THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB held its annual Christmas Cottage Craft Sale on Nov. 1 and 2. The money from the sale supports all the things the club does for the community, and the money made from the raffle and the photo booth goes to scholarships. Anyone wanting to join the Lyons Extension Club can call Tammy Qualls-Tucker (832) 366-3713.

THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB held its annual Christmas Cottage Craft Sale on Nov. 1 and 2. The money from the sale supports all the things the club does for the community, and the money made from the raffle and the photo booth goes to scholarships. Anyone wanting to join the Lyons Extension Club can call Tammy Qualls-Tucker (832) 366-3713.

THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB held its annual Christmas Cottage Craft Sale on Nov. 1 and 2. The money from the sale supports all the things the club does for the community, and the money made from the raffle and the photo booth goes to scholarships.
FOUR LYONS EXTENSION Club members were judges for the 2024 Austin County Fair. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Stevenson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Brenda Kolojaco and Terri Sissom. Photo courtesy of Lyons Extension Club

FOUR LYONS EXTENSION Club members were judges for the 2024 Austin County Fair. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Stevenson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Brenda Kolojaco and Terri Sissom. Photo courtesy of Lyons Extension Club

FOUR LYONS EXTENSION

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
FOUR LYONS EXTENSION Club members were judges for the 2024 Austin County Fair. Pictured, from left, are Sharon Stevenson, Tammy Qualls-Tucker, Brenda Kolojaco and Terri Sissom.
VETERANS SALUTE AS the wreath is placed at the Veterans Memorial at the Caldwell Civic Center. They include, from left, John Mayson, DAV, Donny Wood, American Legion, and Henry Probst, VFW.

VETERANS SALUTE AS the wreath is placed at the Veterans Memorial at the Caldwell Civic Center. They include, from left, John Mayson, DAV, Donny Wood, American Legion, and Henry Probst, VFW.

Burleson County honors veterans

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Burleson County has a storied tradition of patriotism and military service.So Veterans Day and Memorial Day hold special significance here, where so many local residents have served in all branches of the U.S. military, with many sacrificing their lives.
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