Caldwell woman charged in assault on public servant

A Caldwell woman was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault on a public servant on Saturday, May 30, in connection with a biting attack on a Burleson County sheriff’s deputy at Cade Lake Subdivision.Lara Christine Courtney, 37, is charged in the assault and with Class A misdemeanor...

Solid Ground

God’s light is as important spiritually as sunlight to surviveThere’s a lot of places in the Bible that refers to walking with God -- and how important it is to follow Him faithfully for our overall wellbeing.

Fertilizer price surge squeezes producers

Texas producers are facing a sharp rise in fertilizer costs this spring, adding pressure to already tight margins as global instability continues to ripple through agricultural markets.Fertilizer prices, which remained relatively steady early in the year, began climbing in March amid escalating...

Caldwell residents make Angelo State Dean’s List

Two Caldwell residents were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Angelo State University in San Angelo.To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.Those named to the list are: * Miles Gambrell: Agri...

Zapata-Zuniga earns BSN from ASU

Joanna Zapata-Zuniga of Caldwell was recently recognized at the Spring 2026 commencement ceremony at Angelo State University in San Angelo.Zapata-Zuniga earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing Generic Option.Zapata-Zuniga was among 901 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 891 graduates...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

USPS passport fairThe United States Postal Service is holding a passport fair on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Caldwell Post Office, located at 201 North Main Street in Caldwell.Apply for a new passport or passport card.

Dig in to summer reading

The Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library in Caldwell will kick off its annual summer reading program with a party on Monday, June 8, at the Caldwell Civic Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m.The kick-off event is open to anyone, with the summer reading program open to children ages 0-18.June 8 is the final day...

Texas A&M AgriLife launches national equine metabolic health survey

A Texas A&M AgriLife survey of horse owners and industry professionals across the nation seeks to quantify the prevalence of equine endocrine disease, how affected horses are diagnosed and managed, and owners’ knowledge of these conditions.The U.S. lacks comprehensive data in this area, according...

Colt project workout set for Wed., June 10

The Burleson County Fair Association will be hosting a colt project workout for participants in this year’s 4-H Colt Project and their parents on Wednesday, June 10, at the Buddy and Edile Lightsey Arena in Caldwell at 6 p.m.The clinic will feature local equine professionals and allow youth to gain...

Miller warns of New World Screwworm: “This is not a drill”

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued the following statement following confirmation of the northern-most New World screwworm detection in the Mexican state of Nuevo León, only 90 miles from the U.S.Mexico border: “The New World screwworm is not some distant problem.