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Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger from 1928...96 Years Ago Harvey & Son Furniture Co. IncorporatesThe old established furniture business that has been owned and operated by J.W. Harvey and Son for a number of years, will soon become incorporated and run under an entirely new name.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Instead of preaching ‘prosperity,’ Micah spoke of spiritual povertyThe Old Testament book of Micah is just as relative today as it was back thousands of years ago. People in Micah’s day didn’t want to hear what he had to say. They preferred good news to bad.
THE EVANS FAMILY was dressed in costume, enjoying Saturday’s Scare on the Square. (And, yes, Samantha is in costume...as “Mom.”) Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE EVANS FAMILY was dressed in costume, enjoying Saturday’s Scare on the Square. (And, yes, Samantha is in costume...as “Mom.”) Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook ISD to create local accountability system

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Snook ISD is considering implementing a local accountability system, in addition to the state’s accountability system.The Snook School Board discussed the possibility of a local system during its Oct. 16 meeting.Snook ISD Superintendent Dr. Megan Pape and Dr.

Christmas toy drive needs donations

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
And, all are welcome to join the Line Riders on Saturday, Dec 21, to deliver the gifts, leaving Cyndi’s at 10:30 a.m.For more information, call Cyndi Smith at (979) 535-7315 after 5 p.m.will be entered into a $100 cash drawing.Then, the entire community is invited to a wrapping party on Sunday, Dec.

County dealing with voter objections in early voting

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder said some early voters are objecting to enforcement of state law forbidding caps and clothing that endorse candidates while voting.However, the county is merely enforcing state law, Schroeder said.Schroeder made the comments at the Monday, Oct.
FLAMES ERUPT FROM the porch area of this house at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Snook Volunteer Fire Dept.

FLAMES ERUPT FROM the porch area of this house at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Snook Volunteer Fire Dept.

Beaver Creek home burns, family displaced

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A doublewide mobile home burned down Sunday night, Oct. 27, in Beaver Creek after a grass fire in the yard spread to the home.A specific cause of the fire at 1421 Beaver Creek Drive remains undetermined, but no foul play is suspected, said Doc Walden of the Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department.
Caldwell man arrested in threat charge

Caldwell man arrested in threat charge

Caldwell man arrested in threat charge

Michael Smith
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A Rockdale High School teacher from Caldwell was arrested on Friday, Oct. 25, on a charge of terroristic threat and making a false report in connection with an anonymous threat made on the school’s webpage.
THE HISTORIC rock gym of Caldwell ISD is needing major repairs and renovations to the estimated cost of over $3 million. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE HISTORIC rock gym of Caldwell ISD is needing major repairs and renovations to the estimated cost of over $3 million. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CISD’s rock gym’s fate is in question

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The future of the Caldwell ISD rock gym located on the campus of the current Caldwell Elementary School is uncertain.

County jail back in compliance

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office has corrected jail issues cited in a notice of non-compliance by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.The commission notified the sheriff’s office on Oct.
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