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JUDGE JOHNNY R. TOWSLEE administers the oath of office to incoming Caldwell mayor John Rychlik at the Wednesday, May 13, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

JUDGE JOHNNY R. TOWSLEE administers the oath of office to incoming Caldwell mayor John Rychlik at the Wednesday, May 13, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell swears in new mayor, council members

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Caldwell City Council approved a resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the May 2 election and administered the oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and council members at its Wednesday, May 13, called meeting.John Rychlik was elected mayor with 399 votes, or 69.
LAURA HOOVER, JEFF SCHOPPE and Cecily Young were elected to the Somerville City Council in the May 2, 2026, election and took their oaths of office at the Tuesday, May 12, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

LAURA HOOVER, JEFF SCHOPPE and Cecily Young were elected to the Somerville City Council in the May 2, 2026, election and took their oaths of office at the Tuesday, May 12, council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Somerville swears in council members, accepts $250k grant

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Somerville City Council canvassed and approved the results of the City Council Election held on May 2 at its Tuesday, May 12, meeting, followed by the administration of the oath of office to elected aldermen.
CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications

CONSUMERS MAY find mixed meat prices this grilling season, with beef costs remaining high while pork and chicken offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications

Grilling season brings mixed prices for Texas consumers

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As Memorial Day approaches and grills fire up across Texas, consumers will see a mixed picture at the meat counter. Beef prices remain well above last year’s levels, while pork and chicken continue to offer more affordable options, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.
CALDWELL VFW POST Auxiliary members are sworn into office on Thursday, May 14, at the VFW post during an annual ceremony.

CALDWELL VFW POST Auxiliary members are sworn into office on Thursday, May 14, at the VFW post during an annual ceremony.

Quilts of Valor presented at Caldwell VFW Post

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Creative Memories Quilt Guild of Burleson County awarded six Quilts of Valor to veterans on Thursday, May 14, at the Caldwell VFW Post.Caldwell area veterans receiving quilts were Robert Norris, U.S. Army; Josh Raymond, U.S. Marines; Tina Smith, U.S. Air Force; Donny Woods, U.S.
CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH School students participate in the Big Event service project on Friday, May 15. The students worked on flower beds for this portion at the Caldwell Police Station.

CALDWELL JUNIOR HIGH School students participate in the Big Event service project on Friday, May 15. The students worked on flower beds for this portion at the Caldwell Police Station.

CJH Big Event a big success

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
With about 320 student, staff and parent volunteers at 30 jobsites across Burleson County, this year’s Caldwell Junior High (CJH) Big Event held on Friday, May 15, was “a huge success,” according to co-coordinator Karlin Wilson.
2026 RECIPIENTS OF WARREN LODGE NO. 56 A.F. AND A.M. AND CALDWELL CHAPTER NO. 976 ORDER EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAMAR MEDALS

2026 RECIPIENTS OF WARREN LODGE NO. 56 A.F. AND A.M. AND CALDWELL CHAPTER NO. 976 ORDER EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAMAR MEDALS

2026 RECIPIENTS OF WARREN LODGE NO. 56 A.F. AND A.M. AND CALDWELL CHAPTER NO. 976 ORDER EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIPS AND LAMAR MEDALS

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
At a ceremony held at Warren Lodge No. 56 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, six graduating students from Caldwell High School received scholarships from the Masons of Warren Lodge No. 56 and two students received scholarships from Caldwell Chapter No. 976, Order of the Eastern Star.
Other local competitors not pictured include

Other local competitors not pictured include

Other local competitors not pictured include

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Other local competitors not pictured include: *Ethan Schubert, Snook FFA, who earned blue ribbons in the SALE and HLSR Ag Mechanics shows with his lamb stand.
KYLIE VOGLER, CALDWELL FFA, showed in the Commercial Doe class at SALE and placed eighth in the Market Goat class at Rodeo Austin. Photo courtesy of Abigail Wolski

KYLIE VOGLER, CALDWELL FFA, showed in the Commercial Doe class at SALE and placed eighth in the Market Goat class at Rodeo Austin. Photo courtesy of Abigail Wolski

KYLIE VOGLER, CALDWELL FFA

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
KYLIE VOGLER, CALDWELL FFA, showed in the Commercial Doe class at SALE and placed eighth in the Market Goat class at Rodeo Austin.
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