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White to submit resignation to city

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Caldwell City Administrator Camden White was expected to submit his resignation to the city council on Tuesday, March 17, in an executive session. White confirmed before the meeting that he was resigning to take another job opportunity recently offered, but he had no further comment at this time.

Burn Ban Lifted

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
As of 11:50 a.m. on March 11, the burn ban order for Burleson County has been lifted.Use caution when burning, and notify authorities prior to beginning larger controlled burns for awareness.For more information about the ban being lifted, see story inside.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Spring Egg decorating contestThe annual Spring Egg decorating contest, hosted by the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, is underway with March 19 being the deadline to enter.Register for an egg at: www.burlesoncountytx. com or call Kaylee at (979) 567-0000.
THE NEW LCRA substation is pictured after completion last week off Galilee Street. Photo courtesy of Jerry Zavodny

THE NEW LCRA substation is pictured after completion last week off Galilee Street. Photo courtesy of Jerry Zavodny

Caldwell finishes electric power conversion work

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The City of Caldwell’s conversion to the ERCOT electric power grid and completion of the new LCRA electric substation is now complete.

Somerville denies another look at SUP request

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Somerville City Council has rejected a request to reconsider a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Glynda Jerkins to place a new manufactured home at 420 Fourth Street, and she collapsed shortly after the vote after suffering an unknown medical episode.
Feeling ‘sew-sew’

Feeling ‘sew-sew’

Feeling ‘sew-sew’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
SNOOK EEA HOSTED its annual Blessing Box Project “Sew-In” on Saturday. The Blessing Box Project makes pillows and drain shirts for those recovering from breast cancer surgery and fills boxes with those pillows and other items to encourage those to keep fighting.

Heritage Day set for March 28

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum’s (BCCHM) fourth annual Heritage Day is set for Saturday, March 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the BCCHM grounds on Fawn Street and will include live demonstrations, food, animals and more.
MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG looks over these items at the Burleson County Museum in the courthouse. Burleson County will celebrate Heritage Week on March 23-28.

MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG looks over these items at the Burleson County Museum in the courthouse. Burleson County will celebrate Heritage Week on March 23-28.

MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
MELYNDA GIESENSCHLAG stands next to this display at the Burleson County Museum at the courthouse. The county will celebrate Heritage Week from March 23-28.
THE DIRT WORK portion of the city hall construction

THE DIRT WORK portion of the city hall construction

THE DIRT WORK portion of the city hall construction

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
THE DIRT WORK portion of the city hall construction site demolition project continues on Monday, March 9.THE DIRT WORK portion continues at the city hall construction site demolition project on Monday, March 9, in Caldwell.

Car jump starter stolen off F.M. 60

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Burleson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the recent theft of a car jump starter from a home in the 100 block of F.M. 60 South.Sheriff Bill Rios said the owner discovered it missing from his home and later learned that someone had possibly pawned it.
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