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UIL District 22-4A Academic Results

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
* Calculator Application: Heer Patel,19th; Aaron Orona-Valle, 23rd; Emma Davis, 27th.Team Results: Caldwell (Heer Patel, Aaron Orona-Valle, Emma Davis), fifth.* Current Issues and Events: Grant Leubner, 15th; Jayden Hernandez, 16th (three-way tie); Logan Colbert, 22nd (tie); Arthur Sims, 24th.

Calling all future queens!

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Burleson County Fair Association is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Burleson County Fair Association Queen.This is an opportunity to represent your community, build confidence and be part of something special at the fair.
JESSIE ENRIQUE, JR.

JESSIE ENRIQUE, JR.

Caldwell City Council candidates discuss issues

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Caldwell City Council will have two seats up for election at the upcoming May 2 election: those currently held by Jessie Enrique, Jr. and Lee Glidewell.Both Enrique and Glidewell have filed to retain their seats, joined by challenger Thomas Trnka.

Learn how to create, care for a wildlife pond in your backyard

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Backyard wildlife ponds -- also called ornamental ponds or water gardens -- do more than add beauty to your landscape.When designed well, these small, in-ground features provide a reliable water source for birds, amphibians, pollinators and other wildlife, especially during hot, dry Texas summers.
A PERSON lays out potted plants in preparation for planting. Also referred to as the “green industry,” the ornamental horticulture industry in Texas encompasses diverse sectors ranging from farm and garden equipment wholesalers and landscaping services to turfgrass and nursery/greenhouse production. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

A PERSON lays out potted plants in preparation for planting. Also referred to as the “green industry,” the ornamental horticulture industry in Texas encompasses diverse sectors ranging from farm and garden equipment wholesalers and landscaping services to turfgrass and nursery/greenhouse production. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/ Texas A&M AgriLife

‘Green industry’ shifts to steady growth following COVID-era

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Texas ornamental horticulture remains a national leader with positive prospects for both industry producers and consumers despite increased input costs and intermittent supply chain disruptions, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
EXTREMELY MUDDY conditions forced the cancelation of Saturday’s Chilifest event, mainly due to the inability of emergency vehicles to get in and out of the Chilifest grounds if needed for emergency responses. Photo courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health EMS

EXTREMELY MUDDY conditions forced the cancelation of Saturday’s Chilifest event, mainly due to the inability of emergency vehicles to get in and out of the Chilifest grounds if needed for emergency responses. Photo courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health EMS

The mud won!

Roy Sanders & Denise Squier
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Chilifest, Burleson County’s largest attended annual event and considered one of America’s premier live outdoor music events, was canceled on Saturday, April 11, due to muddy conditions prompted by recent rainfall.
JOHN GRANGE acts as auctioneer at last Thursday’s Burleson County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at The Novo in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

JOHN GRANGE acts as auctioneer at last Thursday’s Burleson County Chamber of Commerce Banquet at The Novo in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Chamber holds annual banquet

Denise Squier
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Last Thursday, encased in the elegance of The Novo in downtown Caldwell, the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet to honor chamber members and volunteers.The guest speaker was John Lowery, the owner of the Humble Donkey art studio located in Round Top, featuring his own art.

County OKs VFD, responder contracts

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Burleson County commissioners approved a new community service contract for local volunteer fire departments and first responders at their Monday, April 13, meeting.
FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY WATER on this workshop on April 7 off Elm Drive at Cade Lake. Caldwell and Deanville firefighters responded. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department

FIREFIGHTERS SPRAY WATER on this workshop on April 7 off Elm Drive at Cade Lake. Caldwell and Deanville firefighters responded. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department

Building damaged in Cade Lake fire

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A fire destroyed a workshop on Tuesday night, April 7, at 336 Elm Drive at Cade Lake off F.M. 908, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.Cade Lake Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Pevehouse said the fire destroyed the metal frame building and a lawnmower and motorcyle inside.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Lyons EEA meetingThe Lyons EEA will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 16, at 10 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church, located at 6670 State Highway 36 South near Caldwell.
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