Corn, sorghum fare well in moisture, prices looking up

Across the state, corn and sorghum crops are thriving where moisture is available, but suffering in areas with drought conditions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Beaver Creek, Birch Creek, Black Jack VFDs receive grants

Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $29.3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire de partments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, and three area fire departments received this funding.

Car strikes deer on SH 21 West

Two persons were transported to a Caldwell hospital on Thursday morning, June 4, after a car struck a deer on State Highway 21 West near the F.M. 696 intersection.The accident occurred at 7:51 a.m.

Three sentenced May 29 in 21st District Court

The following persons were sentenced in 21st Judicial District Court on Friday, May 29, with District Judge Carson Campbell presiding.

Police charged man with injury to elderly person

A Caldwell man was arrested on Saturday, June 6, on a felony injury to an elderly person charge after an attack on a woman at Dairy Queen restaurant on State Highway 36 South.

Solid Ground

Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, and tells the story of Jesus in a very simple yet detailed and complete way. It was a very exciting but terrifying time in history -- a time when the whole world changed. And Mark had a front-row seat as it was unfolding.

Texas fruit production down due to low chill hours, late freeze

The combination of a late freeze and a lack of chill hours will likely lead to reduced fruit yields across the state, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Tim Hartmann, Ph.D.

POSGCD board to be updated on Vista Ridge

ThePostOakSavannah Groundwater Conservation District’s Board was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 9, to hear an update on the Vista Ridge water export project from Burleson County to San Antonio and to approve the 2025 fiscal audit.

Fund helps 4-year-old fire victim’s recovery

Tyson Mack, age 4, survived severe injuries in a 2025 fire at his home in Chriesman and has been an inspiration to many as he battled to recover.However, more help and recovery is needed.Tyson suffered severe burn injuries to 70% of his body and also a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen.

New research offers tools to limit poultry disease spread

New research from a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences doctoral graduate could help producers better protect poultry flocks from disease outbreaks while reducing costs.Lindsey Wythe’26, Ph.D.