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News releases, public notices, and announcements from Caldwell County.

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Announcement

PLEASE READ: What to know about the July 4 fireworks period

The July 4 Fireworks period in which fireworks can be bought and sold in Caldwell County has begun and will run through July 4. Please be aware that the sale and use of aerial fireworks with sticks and fins is prohibited .

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New license plate laws to take effect July 1

Motor vehicle dealers next month will begin issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles, ending the practice of placing temporary paper tags on a vehicle after a sale . The rule change stems from HB 718, which was passed in 2023. The law takes effect …

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Courthouse provides educational opportunity for students

The Caldwell County Courthouse did double duty as a field trip destination this week, hosting a group of students from CLEAR Leadership Academy in Lockhart. With Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland playing docent, students learned facts about the historic building and heard fro…

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System outage at tax office in Lockhart

The system at the Lockhart location of the Caldwell County Tax Assessor/Collector's office at the Caldwell County Courthouse is temporarily offline as of 2:55 p.m. The Luling office is unaffected and will be open until 4 p.m. if you need immediate assistance. We hope to identify …

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Tax office changes operating hours

The Caldwell County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office has amended its operating hours effective Feb. 3. Hours are as follows: LOCKHART TITLES: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.* REGISTRATION: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. * If you have more than two titles, you will need to drop them off. You will be called whe…

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Caldwell County Treasurer attends 2024 New Treasurers’ Seminar

Caldwell County Treasurer Gloria Garcia recently joined newly elected and appointed treasurers from across Texas at the 2024 New Treasurers’ Seminar, held Dec. 4-6 in Denton. This annual seminar equips new treasurers with essential knowledge and resources to better serve th…

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Jury Duty information for Dec. 2, 2024

All persons called for Jury service on December 2, 2024 MUST appear at 8:45 a.m. at the Justice Center located at 1703 S. Colorado St.

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'National Drug Take Back' set for Oct. 26

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office will host "National Drug Take Back" at the Caldwell County Justice Center on Saturday, Oct. 26. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., people are invited to bring their expired or unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal. The Caldwell County Justice …