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U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county. McCaul presented the flag on Tuesday, June 17, at Lissa’s Sip & Shop in downtown Caldwell.

U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county. McCaul presented the flag on Tuesday, June 17, at Lissa’s Sip & Shop in downtown Caldwell.

U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
U.S. REP. MICHAEL McCaul presents this U.S. Flag to Sherri Hermes, left, and Caylee Hermes, center, in honor of former Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes, who recently died after a long law enforcement career in the county.
THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.

THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.

THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
THE RED DIRT Ramblers Band performs on Saturday, June 21, at a benefit for Jody Hammons at Sidetrack’d Icehouse in Somerville. Pictured are, from left, Stacie Crocker, Juan Fraustro on drums, and Sy Nichols and Billy Gage on guitars.
CALDWELL ISD’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP team and school board attended last week’s Texas Association of School Board’s (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute. The district’s executive team did a presentations at the event on “Family Groups: Fostering a Culture of Connection” -- sharing how this initiative helps build stronger relationships across campuses and creates meaningful dialogue between staff and district leadership.

CALDWELL ISD’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP team and school board attended last week’s Texas Association of School Board’s (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute. The district’s executive team did a presentations at the event on “Family Groups: Fostering a Culture of Connection” -- sharing how this initiative helps build stronger relationships across campuses and creates meaningful dialogue between staff and district leadership.

CALDWELL ISD’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
CALDWELL ISD’S EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP team and school board attended last week’s Texas Association of School Board’s (TASB) Summer Leadership Institute.

Texas State Parks offers tips to beat the heat

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
June in Texas means the arrival of scorching temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks offers seven tips to help parkgoers beat the heat and safely enjoy the beauty that Texas has to offer.

Tick talk: How to spot, avoid, remove ticks in Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important to know how to spot, avoid and remove ticks in Texas, whether you’re hiking, camping, ranching or gardening.Pete Teel, Ph.D.
SHERIFF BILL Rios and his wife Irma were special guests at the Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club Officers’ Installation this past Thursday. Photo courtesy of CBC Lions Club

SHERIFF BILL Rios and his wife Irma were special guests at the Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club Officers’ Installation this past Thursday. Photo courtesy of CBC Lions Club

SHERIFF BILL Rios

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
SHERIFF BILL Rios and his wife Irma were special guests at the Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club Officers’ Installation this past Thursday.

Reserve to hold ribbon cutting Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Reserve at Lake Somerville will hold its ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 2, at 5 p.m.The new gated community at Lake Somerville has completed its first home and has begun construction on its second.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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It’s coming down!

It’s coming down!

It’s coming down!

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Caldwell City Council has decided to demolish the city hall construction site on Fox Street and sell the property at a later time.

Pape to leave Snook ISD as chief

Denise Squier
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
When Snook ISD students and staff return to school in August, they will notice a change in the district’s top leadership position.Last week, Snook ISD Superintendent Dr.
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