New developments continue in county

Burleson County experienced another year of growth in new home developments in 2025, and the trend is continuing this year.Additional residents are moving into the county, seeking good housing opportunies in a rural setting while earning a good wage, often in the Bryan-College Station area.

Jones graduates from SHSU

Susan Jones of Caldwell received a degree during the 2025 fall semester at Sam Houston State University.Jones graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Two awarded President’s List honor at SNHU

William MacIntosh of Somerville and Tara Knight of Caldwell were named to the Fall 2025 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.

Rhodes named to TSU Dean’s List

Kade a n Rh ode s , of Caldwell has been named to Texas State University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List in recognition of academic excellence.Majoring in Theatre, Rhodes is among only 18% of students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List.This honor recognizes students who have achieved a term GPA between 3.

Huron named to Dean’s List honor at SNHU

Elida Huron of Snook, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List.

County sales tax shows decrease in January

Sales tax revenues showed a decrease for January 2026 from January 2025 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.However, all cities within the county showed increases, according to the acting comptroller.

Military community tax update webinar scheduled for Feb. 3

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a free webinar, “2026 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know,” on Feb. 3 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Cub Scouts to pick up donations for ‘Scouting for Food’

Local Cub Scouts from Pack 181 will be visiting Caldwell residences asking for donations for the Elizabeth Lutheran Church Food Pantry.

Branching out

When most people think of a library, they think of one thing: books.While the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library has plenty of those to offer, it also offers so much more.

AgriLife Extension to host virtual Texas Fruit Conference Jan. 23-24

The annual virtual Texas Fruit Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, will be Jan. 23-24.The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both days. Registration is $60 for both days.