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Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Caldwell News and Burleson County Ledger from 1959...67 Years Ago Another Big Bargain Spree Looms Next WeekCaldwell business men are looking over their merchandise this week and picking out items to list as real bargain buys for the second Dollar Day Special, which will be offered the buying...

Caldwell Council to meet on sewer easement issue

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Caldwell City Council was scheduled to meet in executive session on Wednesday, May 13, regarding a request by Boelden Chmelar for the city to abandon a sewer easement.The council was also to canvass the election returns from the May 2 city election, administer the oath of office to new Mayor...
Area VBS schedule

Area VBS schedule

Area VBS schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Tribune is compiling its annual area Vacation Bible School list for residents.If your church is hosting a VBS this summer, please send the information, including church name, location, dates, times, theme and other important information to denise@bctribune.com or news@bctribune.com to be...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
VFW meetingCaldwell’s VFW Post 4458 and its Auxiliary will meet Thursday, May 14, at the VFW Hall on State Highway 36.A 6 p.m. meal will be followed with the business meeting.The Big Event Caldwell Junior High’s annual “The Big Event” is May 15.Contact Karlin Wilson at (409) 939-3762 or...

Hubbard resigns as Demo Chair elect

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Garrett Hubbard, elected in March as the Burleson County Democratic Party chairman, is stepping down before officially taking over on June 15.Hubbard, citing conflicts within the local Democratic Party, was to have replaced Linda Adair and had yet to be sworn in.Adair said on Monday, May 11, that...
NICK BARTA OF Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative offers a demonstration for fifth-graders at Caldwell, Somerville and Snook on Thursday, May 7, during Burleson County Ag & Health Day at the county fairgrounds. The event was held to teach in multiple settings.

NICK BARTA OF Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative offers a demonstration for fifth-graders at Caldwell, Somerville and Snook on Thursday, May 7, during Burleson County Ag & Health Day at the county fairgrounds. The event was held to teach in multiple settings.

NICK BARTA OF Bluebonnet Electric

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
NICK BARTA OF Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative offers a demonstration for fifth-graders at Caldwell, Somerville and Snook on Thursday, May 7, during Burleson County Ag & Health Day at the county fairgrounds. The event was held to teach in multiple settings.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RESIDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY gathered in front of the Burleson County Courthouse last Thursday at noon with local pastors to pray together for the nation, state, county and all three cities within the county.
BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff’s Sgt. Chase Welch, and Deputies Steven Guerrero and Jonathan Weichert raise the flags.

BURLESON COUNTY Sheriff’s Sgt. Chase Welch, and Deputies Steven Guerrero and Jonathan Weichert raise the flags.

Flags raised in honor of Police Week

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
A U.S. and Texas Flag were raised on Tuesday, May 12, at the Burleson County Courthouse in a ceremony honoring National Police Week.The ceremony honored all law officers in the county and nationwide who serve and those who have lost their lives while serving.The local officers include the Caldwell,...

Pinkerton graduates Blinn ADN program

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Jaclyn Pinkerton of Caldwell was among 44 graduates who were recognized on Saturday, May 2, at the Spring 2026 pinning ceremony for Blinn College District’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.Additionally, Pinkerton was one of five graduates who were members of Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor...
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