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The ‘tooth’ of the matter

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Dental issues are extremely common in pets, and they often cause significant pain.However, most pets show few to no outward signs, and their discomfort can go unnoticed even as it affects their quality of life.Fortunately, most dental problems can be avoided.

Addressing the root of the problem

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

How to navigate feline chronic gingivostomatitis While an animal’s immune system is important for protecting them from bacteria, viruses and other forms of disease, it can sometimes go overboard.In these cases, the immune system can destroy vital cells, like red blood cells and platelets.

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‘positive Thinking, Self-care’ For Seniors

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

‘Positive Thinking, Self-Care’ for seniorsThe Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library is hosting a “Positive Thinking and Self-Care” event for seniors on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3-4 p.m. in the library.Farmers’ marketThe Burleson County Farmers’ Market meets every Saturday in downtown Caldwell from 7 a.

THIS TRUCK IS overturned after a rollover accident on the Lake Somerville Dam road on Saturday afternoon. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Dime Box man dies in rollover

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A Dime Box man drove his pickup through a guard rail on the Lake Somerville dam road on Saturday afternoon, rolled the truck down the rocky slope at Welch Park and later died at a Caldwell hospital.Eugenio Morales Prado, 62, was pronounced dead at 3:43 p.m. at St.

CISD elects to not add designated prayer time

Denise Squier

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Senate Bill 11, passed last year, requires Texas public school boards and charter school governing bodies to vote by March 1 on whether or not to allow a daily period for prayer or religious readings during the school day with parental consent.Caldwell ISD held its vote on Monday, Feb.

BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS are joined by Ashley James and Briana Mackey, second and third from the left, and by Eric Zimmerman and John Grange, far right. The commissioners include Vincent Svec, Burleson County Judge Keith Schroeder, and Commissioners David Hildebrand and Bobby Urbanosky.

County to get trap for feral hog issues

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Burleson County will soon have access to a feral hog trapping system in cooperation with Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program, allowing local landowners to use a free trap on a rotating basis.The announcement was made on Monday, Feb.

ARDENT SERVICES crew members work on these electrical lines in Hill Street. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell’s ERCOT electric conversion on schedule

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The City of Caldwell’s conversion to the ERCOT power grid remains on schedule for March 12, City Administrator Camden White told the city council on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Primary early voting ends Friday

Denise Squier

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

There are two locally contested races in the March 2 primaries both are Republican races: Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace and Burleson County Treasurer.There are no Democrats running for local county positions.And, early voting for both the Republican and Democratic primaries end Feb. 27.

LAST THURSDAY, John Brahm, Vice President of the Caldwell Burleson County Lions

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

LAST THURSDAY, John Brahm, Vice President of the Caldwell Burleson County Lions, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Caldwell High School Health Science Student of the Month, Tanzley Johnson, who recently became a certified phlebotomist. Also pictured is high school counselor Ashley Zboril.

CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW New Tabor Brethren Church

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW New Tabor Brethren Church officially began last week with the pouring of the foundation. In January 2024, the church’s sanctuary was destroyed by fire.

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