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Texas mountain laurel earns Texas Superstar status

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Texas mountain laurel, Dermatophyllum secundiflorum, has long been one of the state’s most admired native evergreens and now it’s officially a Texas Superstar, recognized for its exceptional performance, resilience and ornamental appeal.“The Texas mountain laurel is a native shrub that checks...
CAROLYN VON BECKMAN recently received her 30-year award for being a member of TEEA. The award was presented by Tammy Qualls-Tucker.

CAROLYN VON BECKMAN recently received her 30-year award for being a member of TEEA. The award was presented by Tammy Qualls-Tucker.

CAROLYN VON BECKMAN

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
CAROLYN VON BECKMAN recently received her 30-year award for being a member of TEEA. The award was presented by Tammy QuallsTucker.
NICKY’S CRAFTY BOUTIQUE displays their products on Sunday morning, June 7, at the Somerville Farmer and Artisan Market.

NICKY’S CRAFTY BOUTIQUE displays their products on Sunday morning, June 7, at the Somerville Farmer and Artisan Market.

Texas flood preparation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, specialists are ready to be deployed as rivers in parts of Texas could rise or overflow due to heavy rainfall flooding.“Our Disaster Assessment and Recovery specialists are ready to quickly respond to any immediate needs,”...

Heart to heart: Importance of bonding with your pets

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Whether a dog greets you with a wagging tail at the door or a cat curls up beside you with a soft purr, these moments express trust and unconditional love.By nurturing our relationship with our pets, we go beyond basic care to create lasting, heartto- heart connections that benefit both humans and...
MEMBERS OF THE ELIZABETH Lutheran Church in Caldwell’s playground committee and LCRA gather to celebrate the $25,000 community grant. Photo courtesy of LCRA

MEMBERS OF THE ELIZABETH Lutheran Church in Caldwell’s playground committee and LCRA gather to celebrate the $25,000 community grant. Photo courtesy of LCRA

Elizabeth Lutheran Church receives $25k LCRA grant

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Caldwell will soon be home to a revitalized playground and outdoor area, thanks to a $25,000 community grant from the Lower Colorado RiverAuthority (LCRA).Coupled with $23,979 in matching funds from the church, the grant will provide new playground equipment, shade...
LOCAL ARTIST Kevin Romero’s passion for character design and game development led him to compete in The People’s Artist competition. Photo courtesy of Kevin Romero

LOCAL ARTIST Kevin Romero’s passion for character design and game development led him to compete in The People’s Artist competition. Photo courtesy of Kevin Romero

Local artist asks for community support in national contest

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Local artist Kevin Romero of Caldwell is looking to the community for support in The People’s Artist competition -- a nationwide art competition figureheaded by actor Johnny Depp in collaboration with The Art of Elysium Art Salon in Los Angeles, Califonia, and Colossal Fundraising.The winner of The...
THE LONG AWAITED wildflowers are now in bloom on the Wilder land off F.M. 166 and F.M. 50 in the Brazos Bottom. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE LONG AWAITED wildflowers are now in bloom on the Wilder land off F.M. 166 and F.M. 50 in the Brazos Bottom. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THE LONG AWAITED

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
THE LONG AWAITED wildflowers are now in bloom on the Wilder land off F.M. 166 and F.M. 50 in the Brazos Bottom.
THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club donated 10 charcoal grills made by the Caldwell High School Ag shop welding class to the Harry Hejl City Park. Making the presentation are Lions, Scarlette, Pat, Cindy, Jacque, Robin, Ken, Bob and Kathy. Photo courtesy of Lion Adrien Drouilhet

THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club donated 10 charcoal grills made by the Caldwell High School Ag shop welding class to the Harry Hejl City Park. Making the presentation are Lions, Scarlette, Pat, Cindy, Jacque, Robin, Ken, Bob and Kathy. Photo courtesy of Lion Adrien Drouilhet

THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
THE CALDWELL BURLESON COUNTY Lions Club donated 10 charcoal grills made by the Caldwell High School Ag shop welding class to the Harry Hejl City Park. Making the presentation are Lions, Scarlette, Pat, Cindy, Jacque, Robin, Ken, Bob and Kathy.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Food pantryIn God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.Second Saturday Caldwell Main Street is hosting Second Saturday in downtown Caldwell...
MONITORING LIVESTOCK AND companion animals for signs of New World Screwworm infection is paramount in preventing the spread of the insect. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

MONITORING LIVESTOCK AND companion animals for signs of New World Screwworm infection is paramount in preventing the spread of the insect. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife

New World Screwworm returns to Texas

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
After its eradication in the state over half a century ago, New World Screwworm (NWS) has returned to Texas, with the first case reported in a calf in Zavala County on Wednesday, June 3.The last active NWS in Burleson County was reported in 1976, and there are not currently any NWS cases reported...
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