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Cochran graduates West Texas A&M

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Clover Cochran of Caldwell was among 950 graduates at West Texas A&M University’s Fall 2025 commencement ceremony.Cochran earned a Masters In Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Design & Technology, one of 288 total master’s degrees earned at the graduation.

A CONSTRUCTION CREW works on drainage on Friday, Jan. 16, at F.M. 975 in Caldwell. TxDOT is rebuilding the road.

Two locals make UMHB honor roll

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced the students who achieved the honor rolls for the Fall 2025 semester.Jessica Bardin of Caldwell was named to the Provost’s Honor Roll.To receive this recognition, a student must achieve a 3.85 grade point average (GPA) or better on a 4.0 scale.

POSGCD board approves Lauren Concrete permit

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District held a public hearing at its Tuesday, Jan. 13, meeting and unanimously approved a permit application by Lauren Concrete of Rockdale for a water production permit from the Hooper Aquifer.

White to provide updates for Caldwell Council

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to be briefed by City Administrator Camden White at its Tuesday, Jan. 20, meeting on the ongoing ERCOT load integration, the city hall demolition project and the animal shelter.

WINNERS AT THE 2026 CASINO Night Fundraiser included, from left to right: Tricia Schultz, Kayla Tyler, Timmy Qualls, Kate Hinnet, Stretch Linde, Kevin Shimek, Curtis Barnett, Betty Suehs, Riley Broaddus and Randy Schultz. Photo courtesy of Amy Jurica

Rotary Club cashes in on Casino Night fundraiser

Sabine Lazo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Caldwell Rotary Club cashed in on its annual Casino Night event on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Caldwell Civic Center.“The Casino Night is the only fundraising activity the Caldwell Rotary Club has each year,” public relations chair Amy Jurica said of the event.

Snook ISD approves order of election

Sabine Lazo

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Snook ISD school board approved an order of school board trustee election for May 2 at its most recent meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14.Board members Adam Janac and Joey Withem’s terms will expire this year.The board approved the order of election unanimously.

Brazos Valley CEU Conference set for Jan. 30 in Caldwell

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the 2026 Brazos Valley Continuing Education Unit, CEU, Conference on Jan. 30 in Caldwell.The cost of the conference, which includes breakfast and lunch, is $50 if registered before Jan. 23, and $60 at the door.

THE CALDWELL MEN’S LIONS CLUB held its Christmas dinner, inviting spouses and significant others, and then wrapping cookie and fruit plates to hand out to widows and widowers in the area. At the event, the club prepared 32 plates.

THE CALDWELL MEN’S LIONS CLUB

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Providence Cemetery Association annual meeting, Feb. 10

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The annual meeting of the Providence Cemetery Association will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Providence Baptist Church. All those who have an interest in the cemetery and its upkeep are urged to attend the annual meeting.

FIREFIGHTERS WORK THE scene of this fire on SH 36 North.

Fire damages home interior on SH 36 North

News Staff

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

A fire gutted the interior of a home late Tuesday, Jan. 13, on State Highway 36 North, but the cause remains undetermined.Caldwell Fire Chief Harry Bowers said the fire, which firefighters responded to late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Jan. 14, was likely caused in the fireplace area.

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