Caldwell man arrested in bond forfeiture case

A 55-year-old, Caldwell man was arrested on Sunday, Sept. 7, in Caldwell on a bond forfeiture warrant from the Burleson County Attorney’s Office.Lorenzo Mason was arrested following an indictment and remains in Burleson County custody with no bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Caldwell plans to hire city secretary

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to hire a new city secretary at a called meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.The council was to first meet in executive session and then reconvene into open session to make a selection, City Administrator Camden White said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Kolache making demonstrationThere will be a kolache making demonstration on Friday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.Pre-registration is required, with registration opened on Aug. 11.The event is limited to 40 participants.To register, visit https://forms.office. com/r/TTXdQAtUax.

Solid Ground

Drowning in the sea of life? Your lifeguard walks on waterOne of my favorite places to vacation is at the ocean, seeing and hearing the waves, feeling the sea breeze and breathing the salt air.

Somerville Council to approve budget, tax rate

The Somerville City Council was scheduled to approve the 2025-26 budget of $3,581,057 and a tax rate of 74.116 cents at its Tuesday, Sept. 9, meeting.A public hearing was also scheduled on both issues prior to the vote.The tax rate is 7.402 cents per $100 valuation above the 2024-25 rate -- 0.

POSGCD board to meet on SLR settlement issues

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in executive session regarding its settlement agreement with SLR Property I. LP.

Seeing the bright side: helping pets adjust to vision loss

Dogs and cats rely on their eyesight for everyday adventures -- from chasing toys to navigating their homes and greeting their favorite people.But when vision problems creep in, the signs can be subtle, and owners may not know how to help.

THE CALDWELL MEN’S LIONS Club

THE CALDWELL MEN’S LIONS Club has completed its 14th handicap ramp this year working with the Texas Ramp Project, outpacing last year’s number of eight. Lions Club’s motto is “We Serve.

New grant implements trees in watershed protection plans

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant, which helps communities enhance their active watershed protection plans.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

The Caldwell News and Burleson County Ledger from 1954...71 Years Ago City To Get Tree Cutting Program SoonThe Electric Department of the City of Caldwell has started a tree trimming program for the distribution and transmission lines, Utility Manager, Clifford Thompson, announced today.