Somerville ISD bond construction enters Phase 2

Construction of new facilities and renovations at Somerville ISD have officially entered Phase 2.In May 2025, voters approved $42 million to build a new high school with new Career and Technical Education (CTE) options and other facility improvements with 317 votes, or 53.

ROXY WALDEN

ROXY WALDEN of Roxy’s Rocks & Scapes displays these items on Saturday morning, May 16, at the Farmers Market in Caldwell.

Christian Sisters’ Union holds convention

The 52nd Biennial Christian Sisters’ Union Convention of the Unity of the Brethren was convened by President Carolyn Beseda, on Saturday, May 9, at the Hus Encampment in Caldwell.

THIS WELL DECORATED

THIS WELL DECORATED bus is part of the Saturday morning parade in Somerville during the Crater Motorcycle Rally.

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

The Burleson County Citizen and The Caldwell News from 1965...61 Years AgoPerry’s Kicks Off Fiftieth YearThis year marks Perry’s 50th Anniversary, according to the firm’s ad which appears on another page of this issue.

More than 53,000 additional Texas students awarded vouchers

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock today announced that more than 53,000 additional students will be awarded Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) for the 2026-27 school year, expanding access to Texas’ first statewide school choice program in its inaugural year.

CISD hears Level III employee grievance

The Caldwell ISD school board went into executive session at the end of its Monday, May 18, meeting to discuss personnel and contracts and a Level III employee grievance appeal.

Snook ISD teacher indicted on charges of oppression

A Snook school teacher turned herself in to the Burleson County Sheriff ’s Office on Thursday, May 14, on two counts of Class A misdemeanor official oppression following a Burleson County Grand Jury indictment.

Knife River’s permit approved at half amount requested

The Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD) Board has approved a water production permit by Knife River Concrete of Rockdale, although at half the amount requested.