Caldwell conditionally approves zoning

Was scheduled to meet Thursday in executive session to discuss city hall, electric power -- see story inside The Caldwell City Council conditionally approved the in-development zoning ordinance, per staff recommendation, at its Tuesday, Feb. 18, meeting.

Go Yegua Band!

Somerville Band Director Carl Idlebird was inducted into the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Class of 2025 Hall of Fame at the Texas Music Educators Association 2025 Annual Conference on Feb. 14.

Remembering Freeman School

In honor of Black History Month, The Tribune looks back at the history of Freeman School.See inside for more about the school.

Girls Regional Powerlifting

Snook and Somerville girl powerlifters competed at the regional powerlifting meet in Dublin on Saturday.See this week’s Sports Page for more.

Caldwell sets meeting on stalled city hall project

The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in executive session for more legal consultation regarding the stalled city hall construction project.Discussion and possible action was possible after reconvening into open session.

BNSF planning crossing repairs

Three Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossings in Washington County and one in Burleson County will be closed for needed crossing repairs over the next week, according to TxDOT.In Burleson County, the railroad crossing at F.M.

TWC accepting dual credit healthcare grant applications

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for dual credit healthcare grants to provide funding for programs which allow high school students to earn college credits for courses that lead to healthcare careers.

Fire damages home on F.M. 975 near Caldwell

A fire damaged a house on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, on F.M. 975, about three miles from Caldwell, but area firefighters were able to respond quickly, contain the blaze and save most of the home.

Man charged in drug possession

A Cypress man was arrested by Calwell police on Sunday, Feb. 23, on a felony drug possession charge after a traffic stop on State Highway 21 East near the State Highway 36 intersection.