Small dog shot at Cade Lake

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, shooting of a woman’s small pet dog who had wandered away from home at Cade Lake, returning with the injury.

Solid Ground

Only one New Years resolution is all you’ll ever need for 2026Why do so many people make new years resolutions at the end of one year and the beginning of another? Studies have shown that over 80% of those new years resolutions fail to work out.

Make safety your resolution this year

Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death among children -- but together, we can change that.Start the year by committing to protect our youngest passengers.

Woman thrown from horse flown to Bryan hospital

A woman was transported by helicopter to a Bryan hospital on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 3, after being thrown from a horse off County Road 378.Caldwell Fire Chief Harry Bowers said the woman suffered head trauma, and her condition was still unknown as of Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Food handlers course set for Jan.12 in Brenham

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting a food handlers course on Jan. 12 from 3-5 p.m. in Brenham.The class will be held at the AgriLife Extension office for Washington County, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road.The cost is $20 per person and must be paid in full before the course begins.

9. Carl Idlebird

Somerville Band Director Carl Idlebird was inducted into the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Class of 2025 Hall of Fame at the Texas Music Educators Association 2025 Annual Conference on Feb. 14.

LCRA accepting applications for community grants up to $100k

The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting applications this month for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.

Appraisal review board members needed

Applications are currently being accepted from citizens who would like to serve as an Appraisal Review Board (ARB) member for Burleson County.The ARB is a citizen board that resolves disputes over appraisals and other matters that they are granted authority over by the Texas Property Tax Code.

AGNES HACKNEY DISPLAYS

AGNES HACKNEY DISPLAYS her products on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.SUE JEFFCO of Laughing Dog Farm in Brenham waits on a customer at the Farmers Market in downtown Caldwell.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE removed by the City of Caldwell

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE removed by the City of Caldwell on Monday, Jan. 5, in downtown Caldwell.