Caldwell school board announces Vape-Free Schools Initiative

The Caldwell ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) announced it will partner with the American Lung Association to begin a Vape-Free Schools Initiative at Caldwell schools during the 2025-26 school year.The council made that announcement at the Caldwell School Board meeting on Monday, May 19.

3-vehicle wreck occurs at F.M. 60, SH 36 intersection

A major accident involving an SUV, a pickup and an 18-wheel truck-tractor rig occurred late Wednesday, May 14, at the F.M. 60 and State Highway 36 intersection.However, no one was injured or transported to any area hospitals, according to a DPS report.The accident occurred at 7:02 p.m.

Woman arrested in burglary case

A Brenham woman was arrested on Wednesday, May 14, in Brenham on a felony burglary of a habitation charge in connection with a May 10 case at Burleson County Chief Deputy Bill Rios’ home in Burleson County.

Truck stolen, crashed into table at Welch Park

Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a case involving a pickup stolen early Sunday, May 18, on Welch Park Road in Somerville and crashed into a picnic table at Welch Park.The case was reported at 2:31 a.m.

Caldwell woman, man charged with indecency with a child

A Caldwell woman and a Caldwell man were charged with indecency with a child on Saturday, May 10, in connection with a Thursday, May 8, incident in a Caldwell apartment complex.

Cypress man charged with prohibited substance in a correctional facility

A Cypress man was chraged with attempted prohibited substance in a correctional facility, on Friday, May 9.

Solid Ground

Being steadfast and con_dent are important to our faithHow important is it to be steadfast and confident? The Psalmist David thinks it’s very important: “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident. I will sing and make melody” (Psalm 57:7).

County Democrats hold ice cream social

The Burleson County Democrats sponsored an ice cream social on Sunday, May 18, at the Davidson Creek Park.The gathering took to sharing two kinds of homemade ice cream (lemon and Big Red), Blue Bell ice cream and banana splits. Ice cream cups and lollipops were also shared with park visitors.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Spring craft showThere will be a craft show at the Burleson County Cowboy Church on Saturday, May 24, at 9 a.m. Vendors wanting to participate should contact Jan Spears at jjspears2@gmail.com or (979) 200-9146. The deadline to register is May 21 at 5 p.m.

Federal cuts affect local food programs

Changes are coming to local food pantries, a result of federal cuts in food programs.Theresa Mangapora, executive director of the Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB), said that that while food banks are experiencing more demand than ever, they are also losing funding to some programs.