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Jesus performed miracles, but o_ered followers so much moreAs long as Jesus was doing miracles, hundreds and even thousands of people gathered around wherever he would go. They had heard he was a miracle-worker and wanted to witness one for themselves.

Lady Hornet JV falls to Franklin

The Lady Hornets junior varsity volleyball team hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin last Tuesday and were defeated in a tough threeset match 14-25, 25-19, 11-15.
JOHN THOMAS CANNON was recognized with his 50 year service award on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Representatives from Warren Lodge in Caldwell visited him in his home to honor Cannon for his service to the craft and community. Warren Lodge has been an active organization in the community for 175 years.

JOHN THOMAS CANNON was recognized with his 50 year service award on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Representatives from Warren Lodge in Caldwell visited him in his home to honor Cannon for his service to the craft and community. Warren Lodge has been an active organization in the community for 175 years.

JOHN THOMAS CANNON

JOHN THOMAS CANNON was recognized with his 50 year service award on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Representatives from Warren Lodge in Caldwell visited him in his home to honor Cannon for his service to the craft and community. Warren Lodge has been an active organization in the community for 175 years.

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Burleson County Historical MuseumThe Burleson County Historical Museum is open every Friday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. The museum is located on the first floor of the Burleson County Courthouse. The museum will be closed on Burleson County holidays.
SHARON KOVAR helps Shane Keinow mix the kolache dough.

SHARON KOVAR helps Shane Keinow mix the kolache dough.

Pork prices reach record highs with holiday demand ahead

Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.In July, average retail pork prices reached the highest point of the year, $5.01 per pound, up from $4.

Budget, tax rate OK’d for Snook

The Snook City Council on Monday, Aug. 25, approved a 25-cent tax rate, the same as last year, and a $1,162,004 budget for 2025-26 and took a hard look at a new water system model that indicates future upgrades will be needed.
AREA GIRL SCOUTS WERE recognized during Monday’s Caldwell School Board meeting. The Girls Scouts collected 1,000 pounds of plastic and used that collection to make a “buddy bench” to place on the Caldwell Intermediate School campus. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

AREA GIRL SCOUTS WERE recognized during Monday’s Caldwell School Board meeting. The Girls Scouts collected 1,000 pounds of plastic and used that collection to make a “buddy bench” to place on the Caldwell Intermediate School campus. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CISD approves new method to select library books

Schools across Texas are facing significant changes in how they select books for their libraries, following the signing of Senate Bill 13 into law.

Caldwell approves budget, tax rate

The Caldwell City Council held public hearings and adopted a 2025-26 tax rate of 40.887 cents per $100 valuation and a $22, 248,161 budget at its Tuesday, Aug. 19, meeting.The proposed tax rate is an increase over last year’s rate of 37.957 cents and an increase over the 37.