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THIS CORN is visible from along F.M. 50 off State Highway 21 East. The corn harvest, expected to be excellent this year, is typically underway in late July.

THIS CORN is visible from along F.M. 50 off State Highway 21 East. The corn harvest, expected to be excellent this year, is typically underway in late July.

THIS CORN is visible from along F.M. 50 off State Highway 21 East.

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
THIS CORN is visible from along F.M. 50 off State Highway 21 East. The corn harvest, expected to be excellent this year, is typically underway in late July.

Taxable values mostly increase

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Six of the 10 taxing entities in Burleson County saw taxable property value increases in the recently released Certified Tax Roll. The roll was released in late July by the Burleson County Appraisal District.
BOND CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES at Somerville Independent School District along Ave. L in Somerville. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Peck, SISD

BOND CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES at Somerville Independent School District along Ave. L in Somerville. Photo courtesy of Benjamin Peck, SISD

SISD to allow homeschool UIL participation

Denise Squier
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
For the first time, Somerville ISD is allowing homeschool students the opportunity to participate in UIL activities.
CHARLES WEST IS THE NEW CALDWELL city administrator, out of a field of 39 applicants for the position. His first day will be Monday, August 31. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

CHARLES WEST IS THE NEW CALDWELL city administrator, out of a field of 39 applicants for the position. His first day will be Monday, August 31. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Caldwell hires West as new city administrator

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Caldwell City Council approved the employment contract of Charles West as the new city administrator at a called meeting on Monday, August 3, at 5:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Food pantryIn God’s Hands Ministry will be open Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

AG’s office probes puppies company

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Lone Star Pups, LLC, of Caldwell, saying that they mislead consumers about the origin and veterinary care of the puppies they sell.
JAMES HUTCHESON enjoys the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library’s end of summer water party at J.E. Hejl Park last week.

JAMES HUTCHESON enjoys the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library’s end of summer water party at J.E. Hejl Park last week.

Soaking up fun!

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
JAMES HUTCHESON enjoys the Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library’s end of summer water party at J.E. Hejl Park last week.
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