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Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Sometimes we’re punished by our sins, instead of for themProfessing our faith at church or in prayers is one thing, but putting it to work in our daily lives is another. This is exactly why our Savior condemned the scribes and Pharisees of his day.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Second SaturdayMain Street Caldwell is hosting Second Saturday in downtown Caldwell on May 9.Food pantryIn God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.New Tabor Cemetery meetingThe annual meeting of the New Tabor Cemetery will be held at 11 a.m.

CJH set to give back in a Big way

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
About 300 students and staff members from Caldwell Junior High (CJH) students are set to participate in the 10th annual CJH Big Event on Friday, May 15.The event is centered around the idea of a day of service, based on Texas A&M’s annual Big Event held every spring.

Primary run-off election is May 26

Denise Squier
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The run-off election for March primary races in which a candidate did not receive over 50% of the vote is Tuesday, May 26.The Republican ballot will include: * U.S. Senator: Ken Paxton vs. John Cornyn.* Attorney General: Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy.* Railroad Commissioner: Bo French vs. Jim Wright.
DEMOLITION WORK continues at the old Somerville Junior High School. The school district is demolishing the site as part of their bond issue project.

DEMOLITION WORK continues at the old Somerville Junior High School. The school district is demolishing the site as part of their bond issue project.

DEMOLITION WORK

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
DEMOLITION WORK continues at the old Somerville Junior High School. The school district is demolishing the site as part of their bond issue project.DEBRIS FROM THE demolition of the old Somerville Junior High School is pictured.
SHOOTERS TAKE AIM

SHOOTERS TAKE AIM

SHOOTERS TAKE AIM

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
SHOOTERS TAKE AIM on Saturday, May 2, at the Lee Scott Masonic Lodge turkey shoot and gun prize drawing at the American Legion Post. Proceeds benefit charities supported by the Lodge.
JENTRY THIGPEN, SNOOK FFA, placed 90th at HLSR with his pullets. Photo courtesy of Nicole Godwin

JENTRY THIGPEN, SNOOK FFA, placed 90th at HLSR with his pullets. Photo courtesy of Nicole Godwin

Other competitors from the county included

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Other competitors from the county included: *The HLSR Poultry Judging Team from Caldwell FFA, consisting of Brayden Fraley, Clayton Fraley, Lydia Hicks and Desiree Young; *The HLSR Livestock Judging Team from Caldwell FFA, consisting of Aubrey Lockhart, Shailey Rutherford and Alexa Johnson.

Remembering Olivia Eichholz

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Eighteen years was far too short a time for those who loved her, but long enough for Olivia Eichholz of Caldwell to make a profound impact on the lives of those around her.
FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY water under the supervision of Nathan Flippin and Jeff Baldwin on Saturday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Night Out.

FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY water under the supervision of Nathan Flippin and Jeff Baldwin on Saturday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Night Out.

FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY water under the supervision of Nathan Flippin and Jeff Baldwin on Saturday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Night Out.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
National Day of Prayer The Burleson County National Day o f Prayer service will be at noon on May 7 at the Burleson County Courthouse.
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