New World Screwworm returns to Texas

After its eradication in the state over half a century ago, New World Screwworm (NWS) has returned to Texas, with the first case reported in a calf in Zavala County on Wednesday, June 3.

Man charged in sexual assault, stalking case

A Caldwell man was arrested on Monday, June 1, on felony warrants for sexual assault and stalking in connection with May incidents involving a woman.Marvin Devaughn Nelson was charged and is now free on $75,000 bond, according to the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioners OK’s insurance rates for county employees

Burleson County commissioners approved 2026-27 health insurance rates for county employees from the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) at the Monday, June 8, meeting, electing an option that maintains the same deductibles and out-ofpocket maximums as previous years.

38 apply for Caldwell city administrator

The City of Caldwell received 38 applicants by the Friday, June 5, deadline for the vacant city administrator position.

Somerville eyes new ordinance to stop eight-liners

The Somerville City Council was scheduled on Tuesday, June 9, to consider an ordinance that would effectively make eight-liner machines illegal in the city.

Summer concert series kicks o_ Saturday, June 13

The Caldwell Main Street’s Summer Concert Series is back for a fifth year in downtown Caldwell on the second Saturday in June, July and August.The first concert of this year’s series will be Saturday, June 13, featuring the Texas Unlimited Band, and will begin at 8 p.m.

Rotary Club launches ‘Five to Finish’ polio initiative

The Caldwell Rotary Club will join hundreds of other Rotary Clubs around the world in the “Five to Finish” polio initiative, running June 1-25, to raise money for polio eradication.

Voices for Children to host annual school clothing drive

Every child wants something new to wear to their first day of school, and children who have experienced abuse and neglect are no different.Voices for Children is hosting its annual back-to-school clothing drive, benefiting children served by the program.

Woman charged in assault case

A Cameron woman was arrested on Wednesday, May 27, on a felony aggravated assault charge in connection with an attack on a man on Blueberry Hill Road in the Lake Somerville area.