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News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
This is the secret for all of us to have a happy new yearAs we begin a new year, many people like to make new years resolutions --things they want to change in their lives at the start of another year.
THESE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS are on display in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

THESE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS are on display in downtown Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Military personal finance subject of Jan. 8 webinar

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host the webinar, “Military Personal Finance Year in Review,” on Jan. 8.The webinar is free, but registration is required.Once registered, an email will be sent with connection information.
CITIZENS STATE Bank of Snook placed first in the business category for the Snook EEA Christmas Lights contest.

CITIZENS STATE Bank of Snook placed first in the business category for the Snook EEA Christmas Lights contest.

Reforestation initiative offers $3.2M in funding

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Texas forest and woodland landowners can receive up to $80,000 for reforestation practices on their property after natural disaster losses. Texas A&M Forest Service’s Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative is offering $3.2 million in cost-share funding over the next four years.
THE FIRE ORIGINATED in the kitchen of McKay’s home, which is located on Cedar Creek Road. Photo courtesy of Liz McKay

THE FIRE ORIGINATED in the kitchen of McKay’s home, which is located on Cedar Creek Road. Photo courtesy of Liz McKay

McKay seeks community support after surgery, house fire on Cedar Creek Road, car accident

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
As the holiday season winds to a close, many people are dreading the return to work or school, or worrying about traffic back into town.Liz McKay is dreading the aftermath of a nightmarish several weeks, one that culminated in a house fire and car accident on Friday, Dec. 26.
JAMON Davon Bradley of Burton was arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor. Photo courtesy of the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office

JAMON Davon Bradley of Burton was arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor. Photo courtesy of the Burleson County Sheriff’s Office

Man arrested in online solicitation of minor

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Burleson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Burton man on Monday, Dec. 22, on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor as part of an ongoing investigation into sex crimes.
FIRE ENGULFS THESE pickups on Meadow Brook Drive.

FIRE ENGULFS THESE pickups on Meadow Brook Drive.

Two pickups burn on Meadow Brook

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Caldwell volunteer firefighters responded to two pickup fires late Monday night, Dec. 29, in the driveway of a home at 807 Meadow Brook Drive in Caldwell, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office has been asked to investigate.
FIREWORKS ARE ON sale

FIREWORKS ARE ON sale

FIREWORKS ARE ON sale

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
FIREWORKS ARE ON sale at this location on State Highway 36 South near Lyons as the New Year’s holiday approaches.
THIS PORTION OF the McKay home was damaged in the fire. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

THIS PORTION OF the McKay home was damaged in the fire. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Fire damages house on Cedar Creek Road

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A fire damaged the kitchen area of a home on Cedar Creek Road off County Road 333 on Friday, Dec. 26, and caused extensive smoke damage, making the home unlivable for Elizabeth McKay and family members.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Snook EEA Scholarship DanceSnook EEA will host a dance on Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., featuring Waylon Thibodeaux, “Louisiana’s Rockin’ Fiddler,” at the Snook SPJST Hall.Tickets are $20 each in advance and $25 each at the door -- and will include black-eyed peas, cornbread and more.
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