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Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
As dove season begins in Texas, it’s important for hunters to remain alert and take proactive measures to prevent wildfires.Pockets of dry vegetation remain in areas where recent rainfall has been limited, including the Rolling Plains, Eastern Hill Country, South Texas and Lower Gulf Coast.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL DR. PAUL K. Carlton, Jr. spoke on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, sharing his first-hand account of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL DR. PAUL K. Carlton, Jr. spoke on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell, sharing his first-hand account of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Photo courtesy of Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr.

Sept. 11 Pentagon attack survivor speaks at local church

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell hosted Lieutenant General Dr. Paul K. Carlton, Jr. for a presentation about his first-hand experience at the Pentagon on the day of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.The presentation took place on Sunday, Sept.

Commissioners approve 2026 budget, tax rate

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Burleson County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal year 2026 county budget, elected county and precinct officers’ compensation and allowances and county tax rates following two public hearings at its Monday, Sept. 8, meeting.Commissioners approved a county budget of $18.
Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Eller is new BC emergency management coordinator

Tyler Eller
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Burleson County’s new emergency management coordinator is Tyler Eller of College Station, who has experience as part of a catastrophic response team for an insurance agency and is a U.S. Army veteran.Eller, who begins on Monday, Sept.
Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Kolaches and polkas and dancing...oh, my!

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
This Saturday, Burleson County residents and visitors will make their way to downtown Caldwell for the 40th Annual Kolache Festival.The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce’s event is expected to draw thousands into downtown Caldwell, which will be a boost to area businesses and vendors.
ROCHELLE ADAMS will be the nurse practitioner at the Somerville Clinic, which will be reopened this fall.

ROCHELLE ADAMS will be the nurse practitioner at the Somerville Clinic, which will be reopened this fall.

Somerville Clinic to reopen this fall

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Somerville Clinic will reopen later this fall, staffed with nurse practitioner Rochelle Adams of Brenham and a support staff.The announcement was made on Monday, Sept.
CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

The future of Hornet cheer

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
CALDWELL CHEER held its annual Mini Cheer Camp on Saturday with future Hornet cheerleaders learning cheer skills.

Appraisal review board members needed

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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.

Caldwell to hire city secretary

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The City of Caldwell plans to conclude interviews this week for the vacant city secretary position following the retirement of Melissa Gonzalez-Sebesta.Over 70 applications were submitted, and city officials have conducted interviews since last week, City Administrator Camden White said.

Texas Brotherhood Ride to honor fallen responders

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Texas Brotherhood Ride, emergency responders riding bicycles to honor first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice, is scheduled for Sept. 7-11 from Lubbock to Houston and will include a stop in Caldwell.The riders will stop sometime between 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
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