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THE CALDWELL CLASS of 1958 recently celebrated their class reunion at a restaurant in Caldwell. Pictured are Mary Frances Budnik and her husband, Alphonse Budnik, Virginia Drgac Jones, Wilford Nelson, JoAnn Urbanovsky Schroeder, Vance McManus, Carolyn Drgac Brinkmann, Emily Sefcik Welch, Tommy Watson, Howard Kovar, Charles Smith, Tommy Ryan, LouAnn Smith Englemann, John T. Tommy Eubanks, Ina Watson Odstrcil, Shirley Daniels Mikeska and Kay Luedke Ferrell.

THE CALDWELL CLASS of 1958 recently celebrated their class reunion at a restaurant in Caldwell. Pictured are Mary Frances Budnik and her husband, Alphonse Budnik, Virginia Drgac Jones, Wilford Nelson, JoAnn Urbanovsky Schroeder, Vance McManus, Carolyn Drgac Brinkmann, Emily Sefcik Welch, Tommy Watson, Howard Kovar, Charles Smith, Tommy Ryan, LouAnn Smith Englemann, John T. Tommy Eubanks, Ina Watson Odstrcil, Shirley Daniels Mikeska and Kay Luedke Ferrell.

THE CALDWELL CLASS of 1958

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
THE CALDWELL CLASS of 1958 recently celebrated their class reunion at a restaurant in Caldwell.

County to have new EMC soon

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Burleson County has hired a new emergency management coordinator to replace Duane Strange, who recently accepted a position with the Brazos County Emergency Management Department.County Judge Keith Schroeder said the new EMC will be announced shortly and will begin on Monday, Sept. 15.

Scam calls use SISD as subject

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Somerville ISD officials are warning residents and businesses in the Somerville area about two phone scams with callers pretending to represent people and organizations within the district.

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Knot Just Knitting
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Knot Just KnittingKnot Just Knitting meets the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month at the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library from 2-4 p.m. for members to stitch or learn knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, tatting, cross stitch, sewing, needlepoint and embroidery.
CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL football players welcomed the district’s “Little Hornets” to the elementary campus on Friday.

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL football players welcomed the district’s “Little Hornets” to the elementary campus on Friday.

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL football players

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL football players welcomed the district’s “Little Hornets” to the elementary campus on Friday.
LYNNLEE KOCUREK stands next to this picture of herself on the blood donor van last Sunday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department. A replenishment blood drive was held.

LYNNLEE KOCUREK stands next to this picture of herself on the blood donor van last Sunday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department. A replenishment blood drive was held.

LYNNLEE KOCUREK

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
LYNNLEE KOCUREK stands next to this picture of herself on the blood donor van last Sunday at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department. A replenishment blood drive was held.

Somerville to continue search for administrator

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The City of Somerville is nowhere close to hiring a city administrator after a three-month search, so additional applicants must be considered.And they will not rush the process, Somerville Mayor Tommy Thompson said. Thompson said on Monday, Sept.
ST.MARY’SCATHOLICCHURCHofCaldwell celebrated its 130th anniversary with a Jubilee celebration ceremony on Aug. 31, which included the dedication of the marble statue of Our Lady of Lourdes shown here. Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

ST.MARY’SCATHOLICCHURCHofCaldwell celebrated its 130th anniversary with a Jubilee celebration ceremony on Aug. 31, which included the dedication of the marble statue of Our Lady of Lourdes shown here. Photo courtesy of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church celebrates 130 years

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Caldwell recently celebrated 130 years of existence with Jubilee celebration ceremonies held on Sunday, Aug. 31, with the Very Reverend James Misko of the Diocese of Austin and Father Melvin Dornak, pastor of St. Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes.

County fair parade registration ends Sept. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The deadline to register to participate in the Burleson County Fair Association’s (BCFA) fair parade is Friday, Sept. 5.The parade is Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in downtown Caldwell.Civic and youth organizations, businesses and schools are encouraged to participate in the parade.
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