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

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County proclaims May Fair Housing Month

Caldwell County proclaimed May 2025 as Caldwell County's Fair Housing Month at its May 13 regular meeting. View the proclamation here .

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Commissioners Court Recap: May 13, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed an external financial audit, the burn ban and the addition of a virtual court kiosk at the Veteran Services Office at its May 13, 2025 regular meeting. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, C…

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PLEASE READ: Burn Ban is on

The Caldwell County Commissioners Court voted at its May 13 regular meeting to reinstate the countywide burn ban at the recommendation of Caldwell County Chief EMC Hector Rangel. Rangel cited recent fires, high winds, several days of upcoming 100-degree-plus temperatures and a la…

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Commissioners Court Recap: April 8, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, adding positions to the Unit Road Department and a new development ordinance at their regular meeting on April 8. . (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Hade…

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County Judge lifts burn ban

Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden signed an order lifting the burn ban on Friday, March 28. Please burn only natural brush!

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Commissioners Court Recap: March 11, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, a land acquisition, future transportation corridor planning and support for legislation at their March 11 regular meeting. . (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge H…

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Commissioners Court Recap: February 25, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, recognized the Caldwell County Progressive Club, and approved appointments to various boards and commissions. . (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Haden, P…

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Commissioners Court Recap: February 11, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, an interlocal agreement with the City of Lockhart, a new position for the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, a development agreement and funding for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. . (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B…

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Commissioners recognize Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Caldwell County commissioners on Tuesday signed a proclamation recognizing February as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One in three adolescents is a victim of emotional, sexual, physical or verbal abuse from a partner. The proclamation acknowledges the importance …

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February is Black History Month

Caldwell County commissioners last week signed a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month. Black History Month celebrates the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans throughout history while also acknowledging the struggles and challenges…

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Commissioners Court Recap: January 14, 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, consideration of hiring a salaried director to lead the Caldwell County Community Services Foundation, and construction of the county’s next hazard mitigation plan. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, P…

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Commissioners Court Recap: Dec. 23, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, honored a longtime retiring county official and made administrative moves related to projects and interlocal agreements. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy…