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Solid Ground

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The story of faith through the ages begins and ends in joyThe story of faith begins and ends in joy. And Jesus wants his joy to be our joy.Go back as far as you can in prerecorded history -- go even further back than that to the dawn of the universe -- and there you’ll find joy.

RRC issues two new oil, gas permits in April

Denise Squier
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) issued two new oil well drilling permits in Burleson County in April.The RRC report is for newly approved permits in the county, not for drill sites which were previously permitted.The April permits were for: * GRW 1, located 8.

Seat belts only work if you wear them

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what you do. Everyone needs to buckle up. The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear their seat belt every ride, every time.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Juneteenth paradeA Juneteenth Parade will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 14, in downtown Caldwell. Following the parade, there will be an auction, food and music. For information on silent auction items, contact bcjunetea@gmail.com.

New World screwworm detected in Mexico

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, it’s top of mind for many.In May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended importations of cattle, horses and bison from Mexico into the U.S.
THESE WILDFLOWERS ARE a welcome site to motorists along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50. The Wilder family is again growing a field of the flowers, which area residents enjoy as a photo opportunity.

THESE WILDFLOWERS ARE a welcome site to motorists along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50. The Wilder family is again growing a field of the flowers, which area residents enjoy as a photo opportunity.

THESE WILDFLOWERS ARE a welcome site to motorists along

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
THESE WILDFLOWERS ARE a welcome site to motorists along F.M. 166 near F.M. 50. The Wilder family is again growing a field of the flowers, which area residents enjoy as a photo opportunity.
BURLESON COUNTY PRINCESSES

BURLESON COUNTY PRINCESSES

BURLESON COUNTY PRINCESSES

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
BURLESON COUNTY PRINCESSES and their daddies had a wonderful night out at last year’s Burleson County Chamber of Commerce “Daddy Daughter Dance” in Caldwell. This year’s dance will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 6-9 p.m. at the Caldwell Civic Center. See story inside.
GENE HERMES was sworn in as sheriff by Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder for the second time on Jan. 1, 2025.

GENE HERMES was sworn in as sheriff by Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder for the second time on Jan. 1, 2025.

Sheriff Hermes dies after long career

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Burleson County Sheriff Gene Hermes died on Saturday, May 31, after a long battle with cancer, and Burleson County Commissioners will select a replacement.

Caldwell eyes decision on city hall building site

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Caldwell City Council will evaluate an extensive report from the city’s law firm and their experts about whether the city hall construction site is worth saving or should be demolished, and they will consider a decision at their Tuesday, June 17, meeting.
A CONSTRUCTION CREW works on this sewer line replacement project on Friday, May 30, on Hill Street near State Highway 21.

A CONSTRUCTION CREW works on this sewer line replacement project on Friday, May 30, on Hill Street near State Highway 21.

A CONSTRUCTION CREW works

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
A CONSTRUCTION CREW works on this sewer line replacement project on Friday, May 30, on Hill Street near State Highway 21.
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