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

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Commissioners Court Recap: December 23, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners approved professional services agreements for design services on Caldwell County Road Bond projects and discussed participation in the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, the burn ban, subdivisions and grant applications at their December 23,…

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Commissioners Court Recap: November 13, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners approved professional services agreements for design services on Caldwell County Road Bond projects and discussed the burn ban, subdivisions, grant applications and advisory board appointments at their November 13, 2025 regular meeting. (Pictured l-r…

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IN PHOTOS: October Awareness Months

Recent actions taken by Caldwell County Commissioners include three proclamations calling for awareness on multiple topics in October. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Caldwell County recognized October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, calling upon the people of Caldwe…

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Notice of Public Hearing to Vote on 2025 Tax Rate

The Caldwell County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to vote on the 2025 tax rate on September 23, 2025. View the Notice of Public Hearing to Vote on the 2025 Tax Rate .

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Commissioners Court Recap: September 9, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 9 adopted the 2025-2026 budget and proposed a 2025 tax rate in addition to discussing the burn ban, the County Appraisal District budget, and approving a pair of proclamations. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmorelan…

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Commissioners Court to meet at 11:30 a.m. September 9

***COMMISSIONERS COURT TIME CHANGE*** The next regular meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9. A new law took effect on September 1 that requires counties to post agendas at least three full business days before the m…

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Commissioners Court Recap: Aug. 26, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 26 voted to leave the burn ban on and approved a development agreement regarding Proto-Town, a planned innovation hub located near Lockhart, elected officials’ salaries and two proclamations. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner …

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What's next for 2024 Caldwell County Road Bond

Caldwell County has launched its voter-approved Road Bond Program, inviting community members to learn more through a new website and give their input on communication preferences through a survey . The $150 million Road Bond program, passed in November 2024, aims to enhance the …

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Commissioners Court Recap: July 22, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 22 discussed the 2025-2026 budget, outdoor burning, renewed the county’s agreement with PHI Air Medical, and authorized staff to submit an application for an LCRA grant. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct…

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Commissioners Court Recap: July 8, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners authorized acceptance in $250,000 to help veterans and their families as well as the burn ban and an IT staffing strategy contract at its July 8 regular meeting. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, C…

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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Caldwell County Commissioners recently proclaimed June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month . Abuse of older adults and people with disabilities is a community concern, affecting thousands of people across Texas. There were 123,852 reports of abuse older adults and people with disabili…

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Commissioners Court Recap: May 27, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, an ordinance prohibiting jumping from bridges, an order authorizing the sale of fireworks for the Fourth of July and a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. . (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. …