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ELC gearing up for annual July 3rd celebration

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Elizabeth Lutheran Church’s July 3rd annual celebration and fireworks display final preparations are being completed.This year, the event will be held on Friday, July 3rd, from 6-11 p.m.The church will be celebrating the United States’ 250 years of independence, the founding of Elizabeth Lutheran...
EVERYONE LOVED the fiddle during Texas Unlimited Band’s performance at Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series.” Tribune photo by Denise Squier

EVERYONE LOVED the fiddle during Texas Unlimited Band’s performance at Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series.” Tribune photo by Denise Squier

EVERYONE LOVED

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
EVERYONE LOVED the fiddle during Texas Unlimited Band’s performance at Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series.”TEXAS UNLIMITED BAND, or lovingly called “TUB,” brought the summer vibe to Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series” last Saturday in downtown Caldwell.HUNDREDS OF BURLESON...

Caldwell considers purchase of land

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Caldwell City Council was to meet on Tuesday, June 16, in executive session to consider the value and possible purchase of 10.33 acres of land at State Highway 36 South.The property, appraised at $183,816, is owned by Chmelar & Thompson Investments LLC, according to the Burleson County...
THIS CAR STALLED while crossing flood water near Cade Lakes on Monday.

THIS CAR STALLED while crossing flood water near Cade Lakes on Monday.

Heavy rain causes flooding across county

Roy Sanders & Denise Squier
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Way too much rain too fast...With reports of rainfall nearing a foot from Sunday evening into Monday morning, Burleson County experienced flooding across the county, prompting several water rescues involving different emergency responding agencies.And, the heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hazardous...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Lyons EEA meetingThe Lyons EEA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18, at 10 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, located at 6670 State Highway 36 South in Caldwell.Juneteenth eventWelch Park on Lake Somerville is hosting a Juneteenth event on June 19, which will include a golf cart-side by...
THE CRATER RALLY FAMILY presents Eric Holton with a $5,000 check for the Boys & Girls Club of Somerville at the Tuesday, June 9, city council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

THE CRATER RALLY FAMILY presents Eric Holton with a $5,000 check for the Boys & Girls Club of Somerville at the Tuesday, June 9, city council meeting. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Somerville discuss Welch Park sublease

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Somerville City Council deadlocked on a 2-2 vote on Tuesday, June 9, on a request by Welch Park Enterprises to renew its sublease with the city for a 50-year term.Council members Delfino Orozco and Cecily Young voted no, and Jeff Schoppe and Laura Hoover voted yes.Mayor Tommy Thompson and...
BURLESON COUNTY residents of all ages enjoyed the first installment of Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series,” featuring Texas Unlimited Band. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY residents of all ages enjoyed the first installment of Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series,” featuring Texas Unlimited Band. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BURLESON COUNTY residents

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BURLESON COUNTY residents of all ages enjoyed the first installment of Main Street Caldwell’s “Summer Concert Series,” featuring Texas Unlimited Band.

County prepares to celebrate Juneteenth

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Burleson County Juneteenth Association is set to host Juneteenth celebrations on Saturday, June 20, beginning at 10 a.m. with a parade in downtown Caldwell and culminating in a vendor fair and community celebration at the Burleson County Expo Center kicking off at 11 a.m.“The parade will...

Corn, sorghum fare well in moisture, prices looking up

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Across the state, corn and sorghum crops are thriving where moisture is available, but suffering in areas with drought conditions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.The spring months and planting time have taken a turn from drought and freeze damage on early planted corn to...
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