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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Gardening 101 The Prairie ViewA&M Extension Service is hosting Gardening 101 on Thursday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Burleson CountyAgriLife Extension Office, located 1516 F.M.
THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT thanked Non-Ferrous Extrusions for the donation of a drone to the department. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

THE CALDWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT thanked Non-Ferrous Extrusions for the donation of a drone to the department. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell names finalist for city admin position

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Caldwell City Council has named a lone finalist for the city administrator position and authorized Mayor John Rychlik and the city’s HR department to proceed with negotiations.A final announcement of the candidate will be released once the official contract is signed.
A BIRCH CREEK firefighter battles this house fire last Friday at Shady Oaks Drive at Somerville Place Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Birch Creek VFD.

A BIRCH CREEK firefighter battles this house fire last Friday at Shady Oaks Drive at Somerville Place Subdivision. Photo courtesy of Birch Creek VFD.

Woman dies in fire at SW trailer

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
An 83-year-old woman died on Friday, July 24, in a fire that destroyed her home in Somerville Place Subdivision off Park Road 4, and the cause of the fire remains unknown and under investigation.
A HELICOPTER takes off on Monday, July 27, to transport this assault victim from Somerville to a Temple hospital. Photo courtesy of Pct. 4 Constable’s Office

A HELICOPTER takes off on Monday, July 27, to transport this assault victim from Somerville to a Temple hospital. Photo courtesy of Pct. 4 Constable’s Office

Man charged in agg assault case

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A Somerville man was arrested on Monday, July 27, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge in connection with an attack on another man with a fence post.
THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.

THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.

THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
THE RIBBON IS cut on July 23 at the open house for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic. The ribbon cutting and open house was well attended. Cutting the ribbon is Rochelle Adams, and Susan Mott of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is next to her. See story inside.
EXPERTS WITH THE Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are encouraging producers to document damage and err on the side of caution when dealing with hay exposed to floodwaters or heavy rain. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

EXPERTS WITH THE Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are encouraging producers to document damage and err on the side of caution when dealing with hay exposed to floodwaters or heavy rain. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

AgriLife shares guidance for flood-damaged hay

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Following extensive flooding across portions of Texas, experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are encouraging producers to document damage and err on the side of caution when dealing with hay exposed to floodwaters or heavy rain.

Man charged in felony DWI case

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A Caldwell man was arrested by a DPS trooper on Tuesday, July 14, on a charge of felony driving while intoxicated/third or more following a twovehicle accident on State Highway 21 West near County Road 104.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Due to a clerical issue with a Caldwell police accident report, an error was made in the identification of a man who was one of the drivers in a July 10 accident on State Highway 21 West.
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