2 local residents die in Brazos County accidents

It was a tragic week for local residents mourning two traffic deaths in Brazos County -- one involving a 24-yearold Caldwell man who died on April 25 in a one-vehicle accident on State Highway 47 and the other on Monday, April 27, involving an 18-year-old Caldwell woman in a head-on collision on...

Local man dies of gunshot wound

A Burleson County man died from a gunshot wound on Saturday night, April 25, at a large gathering held at R.C. Pavilion off Munke Road in Fayette County.Donnell La Zay Hall Alzavier, 24, was shot at about 11:30 p.m.

Saturday: city, school elections

This Saturday, May 2, is election day for city and school board elections.Voting locations are: * Caldwell city, school board: Burleson County Courthouse.* Snook city, school board: Snook Community Center.* Somerville city, school board: Somerville ISD board room.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Margarita Fest 2026 The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Margarita Fest on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. in downtown Caldwell, featuring shopping, Mariachi music and the Folkorico Dancers.

Caldwell holds executive session on sewer easement

The Caldwell City Council met in executive session at its Tuesday, April 21, meeting to discuss a citizen request to abandon a sewer easement.Although the city adhered to its policy of not discussing executive sessions, Caldwell resident Boelden Chmelar confirmed that he issued the request.

Caldwell Council considers plans for Main Street

The Caldwell City Council was to consider at its Tuesday, April 21, meeting the approval of the annual work plan for Caldwell Main Street program as recommended by the Main Street Advisory Board. A memo provided to the council also addesses the long-term future of the program and possible changes.

Silverleaf nightshade management webinar scheduled for May 12

The Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Silverleaf Nightshade Management and What Our Herbicide Trials Reveal,” on May 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.The cost is $35. Advanced register at tx.ag/SilverleafNightshadeManagement.

Somerville Family Clinic steadily seeing patients

In the first month of operation for the Somerville Family Practice Clinic, the staff is seeing about 25 patients a week, with three to five of those being walk-ins.It’s a start, and clinic officials want those numbers to grow -- ensuring that the clinic succeeds for the long term.

Woman injured in SUV rollover wreck on F.M. 908

A Caldwell woman was transported to a Bryan hospital on Friday, April 17, after an SUV rollover accident on F.M. 908.The accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. when Catherine Bruce Johnson, 57, was traveling southeast on F.M. 908 in a gray,2016 Nissan Rogue SUV at 5:30 p.m.

Man charged in damage to fence, gate

A 57-year-old Caldwell man was charged with felony criminal mischief on Monday, April 13, in connection with a truck driven through a fence and gate in the 1600 block of Beaver Creek Drive.