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

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Commissioners Court Recap: May 28, 2026

At their first FY 2026-27 budget workshop, commissioners discussed facility security, hiring a county administrator, and continued road paving. Next meeting: Thursday, June 11.

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Commissioners Approve Data Centers Resolution

Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution expressing opposition to data centers using high-volume potable water cooling and calling for state legislation granting counties greater regulatory authority.

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Commissioners Court Recap: May 14, 2026

Court approved courthouse preservation master plan ($4.2M in recommended improvements), prohibited commercial vehicle traffic on County Line Road, selected Safe Streets and Roads for All grant projects, proclaimed May as ALS Awareness Month, and authorized fireworks sales for Juneteenth.

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Commissioners Court Recap: April 23, 2026

Next meeting Thursday, May 14 Commissioners keep burn ban off The burn ban remains off following action taken during the April 23 meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court. The burn ban was temporarily suspended on April 13 due to improving conditions following significa…

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Burn Ban is officially off

The burn ban remains off following action taken during the April 23 meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court. Recent rainfall has improved ground conditions to the point that fields are saturated. Keep burning those brush piles, but remember: Only burn natural brush! Be…

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Burn ban temporarily lifted until midnight April 19

The countywide burn ban has been temporarily lifted in unincorporated areas of Caldwell County. The order lifting the ban will remain in effect through midnight on Sunday, April 19. Please remember to burn only natural brush during this time. View the signed order

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Commissioners Court Recap: March 26, 2026

Next meeting Thursday, April 9 Commissioners OK tax abatement agreement, table development agreement for data center Commissioners approved a Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement between Caldwell County and EDC Austin LLC related to the planned construction and improvements of a t…

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Commissioners Court Recap: March 12, 2026

Next meeting Thursday, March 26 Commissioners hold workshop about data centers As of 2026, Texas is host to more than 400 operational data centers that are used to facilitate applications ranging from artificial intelligence to simple off-site cloud storage. With Caldwell County …

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Burn Ban on from March 15-26

Due to windy, dry conditions and risk of wildfire, the Caldwell County burn ban will be back in effect as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, March 15. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning from noon Sunday through 8 a.m. Monday. Winds with gusts of up to 45-55 mph are exp…

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Burn ban temporarily lifted until 3-19-2026

Update: Following action taken in Caldwell County Commissioners Court at the March 12 regular meeting, the temporary lifting of the countywide burn ban has been extended through 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Please continue to burn only natural brush. -------------------------------…

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Commissioners Court Recap: February 12, 2026

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, Black History Month and approved a flurry of grant applications at their Feb. 12, 2026 regular meeting. Next meeting Thursday, Feb. 26 Black History Month, Black leadership highlighted with trio of proclamations Caldwell Count…

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Commissioners Court Recap: January 8, 2026

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed outdoor flood warning sirens, the burn ban and grants related to traffic law enforcement at their January 8, 2026 regular meeting. Next meeting Thursday, January 22 County begins path toward $1M in funding for flood warning sirens The proce…