Buckle up or pay the price

In 2025, 965 people who died in traffic crashes on Texas roads were not buckled up.While that was a 10% decline from the previous year, which had 1,072 unbuckled fatalities, more lives could have been saved.

Caldwell woman charged in assault on public servant

A Caldwell woman was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault on a public servant on Saturday, May 30, in connection with a biting attack on a Burleson County sheriff’s deputy at Cade Lake Subdivision.

Solid Ground

God’s light is as important spiritually as sunlight to surviveThere’s a lot of places in the Bible that refers to walking with God -- and how important it is to follow Him faithfully for our overall wellbeing.

Fertilizer price surge squeezes producers

Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets.

Caldwell residents make Angelo State Dean’s List

Two Caldwell residents were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Angelo State University in San Angelo.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Zapata-Zuniga earns BSN from ASU

Joanna Zapata-Zuniga of Caldwell was recently recognized at the Spring 2026 commencement ceremony at Angelo State University in San Angelo.Zapata-Zuniga earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Generic Option.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

USPS passport fairThe United States Postal Service is holding a passport fair on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Caldwell Post Office, located at 201 North Main Street in Caldwell.Apply for a new passport or passport card. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dig in to summer reading

The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell will kick off its annual summer reading program with a party on Monday, June 8, at the Caldwell Civic Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m.The kick-off event is open to anyone, with the summer reading program open to children ages 0-18.

Texas A&M AgriLife launches national equine metabolic health survey

A Texas A&M AgriLife survey of horse owners and industry professionals across the nation seeks to quantify the prevalence of equine endocrine disease, how affected horses are diagnosed and managed, and owners’ knowledge of these conditions.The U.S.

Colt project workout set for Wed., June 10

The Burleson County Fair Association will be hosting a colt project workout for participants in this year’s 4-H Colt Project and their parents on Wednesday, June 10, at the Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena in Caldwell at 6 p.m.