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CONTESTANTS IN THE Women’s division eat as fast as they can.

Kolache Fest eating champs scarf with joy

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

It is always good for a few laughs and the curiosity of just how they do it.How can so many people consume kolaches so quickly?And how do they do it without choking or laughing so hard they can’t chew?The eating contest remains one of the Kolache Festival’s most popular attractions and always draws...

THIS CLASSIC Chevrolet was featured in the Kolache Festival Car Show.

Kolache Festival Car Show winners named

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Winners were announced on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the 2026 Phil Perry Memorial Kolache Festival Car Show.The show was held at the Citizens State Bank parking lot.The results included: * Best Classic Truck -- 1989 and Older: Bill Roskey, Caldwell, 1952 Chevy Truck.* Best Classic Car 1989 and Older:...

KYLAN CANON OF CALDWELL was crowned 2026 Miss Northeast Texas and will compete for the state title in June 2027. Photo courtesy of Maleigh Canon

Canon crowned 2026 Miss Northeast Texas

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Kylan Canon of Caldwell was recently crowned Miss Northeast Texas, earning a regional title under the Miss Texas and Miss America organization.As she begins her year of service, Canon will use her new platform to continue a mission that has been at the heart of her work for years: empowering and...

Ranch Management University set for Oct. 12-16 in College Station

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University is scheduled for Oct. 12-16 at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Facility for Lawn and Garden Research, 3100 F&B Road, in Bryan-College Station.The workshop is a collaboration of the TexasA&M College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop...

Once Upon a time ...In Burleson County

Dee Boedeker

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Burleson County Citizen and The Caldwell News from 1960...66 Years Ago Dog Owners Are Urged To Register AnimalsR.E. “Blackie” Crocker, City Manager, stated this week that according to a report from the local veterinarian, the response to complying with the City Ordinance that all dogs must be...

LOCAL QUILTER MARY WOLZ is pictured with her patriotic quilt at the Creative Memories Quilt Guild Quilt Show. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Creative Memories Quilt Guild hosts annual show

Sabine Lazo

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Creative Memories Quilt Guild hosted its annual Quilt Show from Friday, Sept. 11 to Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Caldwell Civic Center.This year’s show featured a patriotic theme as an homage to the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which coincided with...

VENDORS ENJOY the Kolache Festival on Saturday in Caldwell.

VENDORS ENJOY

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

VENDORS ENJOY the Kolache Festival on Saturday in Caldwell.

BRUNO SHIMEK addresses the gathering at the Kolache making demonstration on Friday at Caldwell Methodist Church.

BRUNO SHIMEK

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

BRUNO SHIMEK addresses the gathering at the Kolache making demonstration on Friday at Caldwell Methodist Church.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

To be in the current list of calendar events, submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Mondays prior to publication.Faith & Worship Night There will be a “Faith & Worship Night” at One Church Caldwell on Friday, Sept. 18, featuring local Christian band Forged in Faith from 6:30-8:30 p.m.The event...

THE FIRE BURNS this building on Sunday off County Road 331. Photo courtesy of Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department

Fire burns 37 acres off CR 331

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A grass fire burned 37 acres of pasture and wooded acreage and two buildings on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13, off County Road 331, but the cause remains unknown.No foul play is suspected, and there was no burning on site, said Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department Chief Harry Bowers.Burleson County...

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