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Firearms restrictions in platted subdivisions tightened

Commissioners approved an order that tightens firearms restrictions in platted subdivisions located within unincorporated areas of the county. The discharge of firearms in subdivisions on lots that are 10 acres or smaller is now prohibited — the maximum allowed by state law…

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2024 Transportation Bond Election Information

Caldwell County voters will decide on November 5 whether to pass Measure A, a bond issue of up to $150 million to make key improvements to roadways, bridges and low-water crossings located throughout the county. If voters pass the ballot measure, the cost to the average homeowner…

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Commissioners honor PFC Kristian Menchaca

Caldwell County Commissioners this week signed a proclamation remembering PFC Kristian Menchaca, a Gary Job Corps Center alum who was killed 18 years ago while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. Before enlisting in the Army, PFC Menchaca furthered his education by attending the Ga…

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Commissioners Court Recap: July 18, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners on Thursday met to discuss the County's Capital Improvement Plan , which identifies a list of potential improvements to make to roadways located throughout the county, including projects to address bridges and low-water crossings. The Caldwell County…

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Special Commissioners Court meeting set for July 18

A special meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court will be held Thursday, July 18 at 9 a.m. at the Caldwell County Courthouse. Commissioners will discuss the county judge’s draft priority list and financial plan for a potential bond election in November 2024. Comm…

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Commissioners Court Recap: July 9, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, the Capital Improvement Plan, awarding a contract for hazard mitigation plan development services, and discussed uses for funding received from the American Rescue Plan Act. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland…

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Commissioners Court Recap: June 28, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed subdivisions, the burn ban, the Caldwell County 2024 Transportation Plan and the development of a courthouse master plan at their regular meeting on Friday, June 28. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner …