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Celebrating Czech Heritage Month

Celebrating Czech Heritage Month

Celebrating Czech Heritage Month

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
On Sunday, Oct. 5, New Tabor SPJST Youth Club made 40 dozen kolaches at the Hus Camp in honor of Czech Heritage Month with support of Lodge #17 SPJST and Lodge #277 CSA (Czechoslovak Society of America).
POST OAK SAVANNAH Groundwater Conservation District was recently named as a 2025 Texas Rain Catcher Award winner by the Texas Water Development Board. Pictured, from the left, are Gary Westbrook, TWDB Chairwoman L’Oreal Stepney, Jaclyn Wise, Michael Redman, TWDB Director Tonya Miller and Jeff Fisher.

POST OAK SAVANNAH Groundwater Conservation District was recently named as a 2025 Texas Rain Catcher Award winner by the Texas Water Development Board. Pictured, from the left, are Gary Westbrook, TWDB Chairwoman L’Oreal Stepney, Jaclyn Wise, Michael Redman, TWDB Director Tonya Miller and Jeff Fisher.

POSGCD honored with 2025 Texas Rain Catcher award

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has named Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) as one of the winners of the 2025 Texas Rain Catcher Award.

Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Christ’s words of comfort to Martha can do the same for us todayJohn, in his book of the Gospel, points to stories where Jesus returns to the meaning of faith again and again. The crowds who were following Jesus were very fickle -- believing sometimes and not others.
LIONS CLUB MEMBERS GATHER on Monday with members of Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line.

LIONS CLUB MEMBERS GATHER on Monday with members of Brazos Valley Thin Blue Line.

Groups donate to Thin Blue Line

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Thin Blue Line Brazos Valley, a law enforcement motorcycle club, has long supported area first responders and their families in need.On Monday, Oct. 6, six Burleson County organizations gave something back to them as show of appreciation.

Downtown Somerville Celebration set for Saturday

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Following the excitement of Kolache Festival and the Burleson County Fair, Somerville will have its turn in the spotlight with the 5th Annual Downtown Somerville Celebration this Saturday, Oct. 11.The event will kick off at 9 a.m.

The basics of aspiration pneumonia in pets

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Pneumonia is a common respiratory condition that can affect both dogs and cats -- as such, it’s important for pet owners to know the signs that their furry friend may have developed an infection.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Caldwell News and Burleson County Ledger from 1950...75 Years Ago Additional Office Space Now Used At Local School Plant Offices of the superintendent and grade principal at the Caldwell school plant have been altered in the past few weeks. Superintendent J.M.
IVY AND RORY CHATWIN won grand in Adult Art, Bloopers, Creative Arts and Crafts, Canned Food and Photography as well as Children’s Corner Art and Horticulture. Emersyn McAllister won grand in Intermediate Quilts. Also pictured are Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock and Little Miss Taytum Hohlt. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

IVY AND RORY CHATWIN won grand in Adult Art, Bloopers, Creative Arts and Crafts, Canned Food and Photography as well as Children’s Corner Art and Horticulture. Emersyn McAllister won grand in Intermediate Quilts. Also pictured are Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock and Little Miss Taytum Hohlt. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

IVY AND RORY CHATWIN

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
IVY AND RORY CHATWIN won grand in Adult Art, Bloopers, Creative Arts and Crafts, Canned Food and Photography as well as Children’s Corner Art and Horticulture. Emersyn McAllister won grand in Intermediate Quilts. Also pictured are Fair Queen Kodi Hitchcock and Little Miss Taytum Hohlt.
THE TEXAS PUMPKIN crop has a higher quality than last year, thanks to more favorable conditions. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife

THE TEXAS PUMPKIN crop has a higher quality than last year, thanks to more favorable conditions. Photo courtesy of Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife

Consistent summer rains spur this year’s pumpkin harvest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Texas pumpkin producers are experiencing a strong harvest thanks to consistent rainfall and a dry July. While quantity is on par with last season’s harvest, producers say overall pumpkin quality is better compared to last year, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
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