Caldwell’s May 4 city election will include a contested mayor race with incumbent Mayor Janice Easter seeking re-election to a second term and being challenged by Caldwell resident Brad Oliver. Each candidate responded to questions by the Burleson County Tribune for its city candidate forum.

A Brenham woman was arrested on Tuesday, April 9, on a felony forgery charge in connection with six checks cashed in late March totaling $6,200. Nikki Lee Spitzer, 32, was charged with forgery of a financial instrument, $2,500-$30,000, and is now free on $5,000 bond.

A Caldwell man was arrested early Monday, April 15, on a felony evading arrest with a vehicle charge in connection with a Sunday night pursuit involving Caldwell police on State Highway 21 West and O’Neal Street.

An Austin woman was airlifted to a Bryan hospital on Tuesday, April 9, and a Hutto woman was transported by ambulance to the same hospital after a car-pickup collision on State Highway 21 West near F.M. 908.

A Caldwell area man was arrested on Friday, April 12, on two evading charges and a burglary charge in connection with an early morning vehicle pursuit along State Highway 21 West and F.M. 908 and later that morning on foot on Hall Street in Caldwell.

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Monday, April 8, with District Judge Carson T. Campbell presiding.

Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones.

_e Resurrection instilled feelings of fear, later followed by great joy The raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had already been in the grave for four days was a miracle that really impressed many of the Jews. The Bible tells us in the 11th chapter of John: “That was a turnaround for many of the Jews who were with Mary” (verse 45).

The Caldwell City Council was to consider approval of a financial advisory agreement with Frost Bank of San Antonio at their Tuesday, April 16, meeting for future, major capital improvement projects. Caldwell City Administrator Camden White said prior to the meeting that the firm would be a bond adviser if the city later sought a voterapproved bond issue for major water or wastewater projects.

Four candidates are seeking three seats on the Somerville City Council in the May 4 election, and three of them offered comments in the Burleson County Tribune’s candidate forum. Incumbent Jeff Schoppe is running for re-election to his seat, and three other candidates -- Mark Sager, Laura Hoover and Jerri Negrete -- are running.