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Community and Evacuation Center Grand Opening
The 45,000-square-foot Caldwell County Community and Evacuation Center officially opened. The $22 million facility provides emergency shelter for up to 360 people during disasters and functions as an event venue accommodating 600+ guests.
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Tire Disposal Event
Free tire disposal for Caldwell County residents, Saturday, May 30, 8 a.m.–noon at two locations. Limit 10 tires per person. Commercial and truck tires with rims now accepted.
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District Attorney issues statement regarding announcement at July 23 Commissioners Court meeting
District Attorney Fred Weber sent the following statement to local media following the July 23 commissioners court meeting: On Tuesday afternoon the Assistant District Attorney assigned to act as legal counsel to the Commissioners Court inf
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Commissioners Court Recap: July 23, 2026
Next meeting Thursday , Aug. 13 Highlights of discussions and action taken by commissioners at the regular Ju ly 23 regular meeting included : Vot ing to leave the burn ban off at the recommendation of Caldwell County’s Office of Emergency
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County Judge issues statement regarding announcement at July 23 commissioners court meeting
Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden today issued a statement following an announcement at the July 23 Commissioners Court regular meeting pertaining to pre-sale agreements involving individual landowners and a land acquisition company for pot
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Caldwell County receives disaster declaration for July storms
Gov. Greg Abbott on July 14 issued a disaster declaration for 59 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state, including Caldwell County. Declarations of disaster are issued to unlock emergency funding, activate mutual aid