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Phones down, eyes up, Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Whatever’s on the phone, it can’t be as important as what’s in front of you on the road. Pay attention behind the wheel -- it can save a life.Unfortunately, drivers sometimes forget their fellow Texans and drive distracted.
A NORTH CAROLINA man was arrested at the intersection of State Highway 21 and State Highway 36 on Sunday.

A NORTH CAROLINA man was arrested at the intersection of State Highway 21 and State Highway 36 on Sunday.

Man charged in possession

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A North Carolina man was arrested on Sunday, April 5, on a state jail felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, less than 1 gram, following a traffic stop in Caldwell.
THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
THOUGH IT BEGAN to rain during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, bicyclists took on an obstacle course with ease.BIKE RIDERS showed off their riding skills during Friday’s bicycle rodeo, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.KIDS ON ALL SORTS of wheeled vehicles enjoyed Friday’s bicycle rodeo.
THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB hosted their annual Spring Fling Plant/ Craft Sale on Saturday, March 28, at Harmony Baptist Church between Caldwell and Lyons. Pictured are Fran Gore, Sande Ober, Linda Pollard, Terri Sissom, Cathy Moore, Eileen Barnes, Claudia Pittman, Charlene Mueller, Peggy Robinson, Phyllis Koenig, Carolyn Brinkman and Debbi Schumacher. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

THE LYONS EXTENSION CLUB hosted their annual Spring Fling Plant/ Craft Sale on Saturday, March 28, at Harmony Baptist Church between Caldwell and Lyons. Pictured are Fran Gore, Sande Ober, Linda Pollard, Terri Sissom, Cathy Moore, Eileen Barnes, Claudia Pittman, Charlene Mueller, Peggy Robinson, Phyllis Koenig, Carolyn Brinkman and Debbi Schumacher. Photo courtesy of the Lyons EEA

Barn dance for Hayley’s Halo set for April 19

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Local non-profit organization Hayley’s Halo is set to host a barn dance at the Caldwell Civic Center on Sunday, April 19, from noon until 6 p.m to give the community a chance to learn more about the organization.
KIM CASANOVA

KIM CASANOVA

Somerville ISDs candidate discuss district matters

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Somerville ISD has two trustee seats up for election: the two seats currently held by Keith Howe and Kim Casanova.Howe, Casanova, Sandy Thompson and Brian Healy have filed for those seats.Howe has served on the board since 2020.
Photo courtesy of Bob Pack

Photo courtesy of Bob Pack

County gets some drought relief

Denise Squier
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Burleson County received up to 6 inches of rain late last week to help relieve the current drought situation -- approximately 4 inches on Thursday and another 2 inches on Saturday.However, residents in the Somerville area were alerted to an EF-0 tornado in the area during one of the needed rains.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
VFW meetingCaldwell’s VFW Post 4458 will meet Thursday, April 9.A meal will be served at 6 p.m, with a business meeting and officer elections following.Chamber banquet The annual Burleson County Chamber of Commercebanquetisset for Thursday, April 9, at The Novo in downtown Caldwell.
THE TECH CREW for the 2024 Chilifest included sound engineers and camera operators for audio and jumbotron broadcasting. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE TECH CREW for the 2024 Chilifest included sound engineers and camera operators for audio and jumbotron broadcasting. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

County prepares for Chilifest

Denise Squier
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Chilifest Music Festival organizers are gearing up for this weekend’s Chilifest.The two-day music festival will be held this Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at The Legendary Snook Rodeo & Starlight Ballroom.

Chamber to hold candidate forum

Denise Squier
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
In addition to The Tribune’s candidate forums for the May 2 city and school elections, the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce is holding a candidate forum for City of Caldwell residents to get to know its mayoral and council candidates.
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