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Denim, Dinner, Dancing Gala set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Caldwell Burleson County Lions Club is hosting its fifth annual Denim, Dinner and Dancing Gala this Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Caldwell Civic Center.The event will begin at 6 p.m. with social hour, with dinner served at 7 p.m.
THE BURLESON AND Lee counties’ Democratic Parties held a candidate forum on Saturday. Erica Gillum is running for State Senator, District 18.

THE BURLESON AND Lee counties’ Democratic Parties held a candidate forum on Saturday. Erica Gillum is running for State Senator, District 18.

THE BURLESON AND Lee counties’ Democratic Parties

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
THE BURLESON AND Lee counties’ Democratic Parties held a candidate forum on Saturday. Erica Gillum is running for State Senator, District 18.THE BURLESON AND Lee counties’ Democratic Parties held a candidate forum last Saturday at the Caldwell Civic Center. Caitlin Rourk is running for U.S.
BURLESON COUNTY EXTENSION Agent John Grange, left, is joined by local youth at the Ag Breakfast. They include Logan Barnes, Cayle Canon, Hadley Howe and Kylie Jo Neuendorff.

BURLESON COUNTY EXTENSION Agent John Grange, left, is joined by local youth at the Ag Breakfast. They include Logan Barnes, Cayle Canon, Hadley Howe and Kylie Jo Neuendorff.

Ausley shares family story at Ag Breakfast

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Nathan Ausley is living proof that you don’t have to be born and raised in Burleson County to care about its heritage.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS from across the state were notified on Feb. 13 they were the recipients of grant funding through Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Forest Service

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS from across the state were notified on Feb. 13 they were the recipients of grant funding through Texas A&M Forest Service’s Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Forest Service

Deanville, Snook VFDs get grants from Forest Service

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Texas A&M Forest Service approved an additional $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments on Feb. 13, and Snook and Deanville were included.Deanville Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $25,000 for Personal Protective Equipment.

AgriLife Extension shares cotton jassid guidance for green industry

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists continue to assess potential impacts and prepare strategies to control a new invasive pest -- the two-spot cotton leafhopper, also known as the cotton jassid -- that is impacting Texas’ ornamental nursery industry and threatens future cotton production.
VFW POST 4458 leadership was recently recognized for 2025 All-State and All-American status. This included meeting requirements for membership, community service and participation in VFW programs. Pictured are Commander Henry Probst and Quartermaster Juan Fraustro. Photo courtesy of VFW Post 4458

VFW POST 4458 leadership was recently recognized for 2025 All-State and All-American status. This included meeting requirements for membership, community service and participation in VFW programs. Pictured are Commander Henry Probst and Quartermaster Juan Fraustro. Photo courtesy of VFW Post 4458

VFW POST 4458

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
VFW POST 4458 leadership was recently recognized for 2025 AllState and All-American status. This included meeting requirements for membership, community service and participation in VFW programs. Pictured are Commander Henry Probst and Quartermaster Juan Fraustro.
TEXAS COTTON PRODUCERS face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

TEXAS COTTON PRODUCERS face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. Photo courtesy of Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 crop outlook

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.
PICTURED ARE mild red onions in the ground. Around 7,000 of the Rio Grande Valley’s production acres are dedicated to onions bound for grocery stores throughout Texas, the Midwest and other parts of the country. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/ Texas A&M AgriLife

PICTURED ARE mild red onions in the ground. Around 7,000 of the Rio Grande Valley’s production acres are dedicated to onions bound for grocery stores throughout Texas, the Midwest and other parts of the country. Photo courtesy of Sam Craft/ Texas A&M AgriLife

Cool-season vegetable growers have challenges

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Harvests continue for South Texas vegetable growers as irrigation shortages and persistent drought impact cool-season crop production, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
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