County sales tax increases slightly in October 2025

Sales tax revenues showed a slight increase for October 2025 from October 2024 for Burleson County in Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock’s latest monthly report.And, the cities of Caldwell and Somerville also showed increases, according to the acting comptroller.

BC Garden Club’s ‘Yard of the Month’

The Burleson County Garden Club recently awarded its first “Yard of the Month” for October to Judge Bob Towslee at 206 N. Moore Street in Caldwell.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

By: Dee Boedeker Two Big Rodeo Nights Listed As HighlightsFair minded families in Burleson County are eagerly anticipating the opening gong next Wednesday morning October 8, when the first frolic of its kind opens at the Fair Grounds here.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Job fairThe Burleson County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Caldwell Civic Center.For more information, call Kaylee at (979) 567-0000.

New Tabor Church breaks ground on new sanctuary

Two years ago, the New Tabor Brethren Church stood in stunned silence and heartbreak as they watched their church sanctuary burn down.On Sunday, Oct. 26, there was something to celebrate.

Caldwell council approves scope of city hall demolition

At its Tuesday, Oct. 21, meeting, the Caldwell City Council approved the scope of work and competitive sealed bid process for the city hall demolition project.

Commissioners OK jail fire safety work

Burleson County commissioners approved a proposal for work on the county jail’s fire/smoke evacuation system with Capstone Mechanical of Waco at their Monday, Oct. 27, meeting.The initial proposal’s costs total $28,835 and include improvements to fire safety throughout the building.

Snook seeks easement for sewer project

The Snook City Council is moving forward with acquiring an easement from a property owner for a public sewage system project on F.M. 2155, including eminent domain if necessary to move the project forward.The council on Monday, Oct.