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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Farmers’ marketThe Burleson County Farmers’ Market meets every Saturday in downtown Caldwell from 7 a.m. until noon.TCGS meetingThe Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is hosting a meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
WATERMYYARD will notify you when you should water your lawn. The app uses a network of weather stations to calculate local evapotranspiration rates and your lawn’s water needs. Photos courtesy of Laura McKenzie; Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

WATERMYYARD will notify you when you should water your lawn. The app uses a network of weather stations to calculate local evapotranspiration rates and your lawn’s water needs. Photos courtesy of Laura McKenzie; Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Questions about watering your yard? -- there’s an app for that

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Determining how much water your yard needs each week to stay healthy and green can be tricky, but the free mobile app -- WaterMy-Yard -- does the figuring for you.WaterMyYard is a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service under the direction of Guy Fipps, Ph.D.
Happy 105th Birthday!

Happy 105th Birthday!

Happy 105th Birthday!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Happy, happy 105th birthday to Madeline Franks Groce, known as Mama to 6 children, five sons and one daughter; Nanny to 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren! Nanny is officially turning 105 on August 8th and was born way back in the year 1919!
NEW TABOR SPJST won first place in Junior Group Talent with their skit, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.” Pictured are, from left, Kolter Plachy, Kyren Plachy, Marley Kocurek, Madelynn Bammel, Ryan Story and Kamden Plachy.

NEW TABOR SPJST won first place in Junior Group Talent with their skit, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.” Pictured are, from left, Kolter Plachy, Kyren Plachy, Marley Kocurek, Madelynn Bammel, Ryan Story and Kamden Plachy.

BC youth shine at SPJST State Youth Showcase

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
SPJST hosted its annual State Youth Showcase on Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple.Youth from across Texas competed in various contests, showcasing their talents and achievements.
BURLESON COUNTY’S KES CANON

BURLESON COUNTY’S KES CANON

BURLESON COUNTY’S KES CANON

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
BURLESON COUNTY’S KES CANON (right) placed second in the intermediate division of the Burleson County Farm Bureau Public Speaking Contest held on Aug. 1 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church PAC in Caldwell.

Snook ISD changes absence policy for 2024-2025

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Snook ISD students who miss school without a doctor’s note will be given an unexcused absence, even with a parent note.This new policy is included in the 20242025 student handbook which will be present to all students in Snook ISD.
WATER SLIDES were part of the fun at last Thursday’s Special Event Thursday, hosted by the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

WATER SLIDES were part of the fun at last Thursday’s Special Event Thursday, hosted by the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

WATER SLIDES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
WATER SLIDES were part of the fun at last Thursday’s Special Event Thursday, hosted by the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.CHILDREN WERE ALL smiles at last Thursday’s Special Event Thursday, hosted by the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.

Snook EEA to hold program Aug. 19

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The Snook EEA (Extension Education Association) is hosting a program on Monday, Aug. 19, featuring Dawn Compton, founder of The Blessing Box Project.The program will be held at the Snook Community Center at 5:30 p.m.
THE BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL

THE BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL

THE BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
THE BURLESON COUNTY HISTORICAL Society held workdays on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, to reink the engraved bricks in the “Heritage Brick Path” at the Kraitchar House. Many of the bricks are over 20 years old and the ink has faded.
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