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Old Fentress Road Closed Due to Crash
Old Fentress Road from State Park Road to SH-130 temporarily closed due to a disabled tractor-trailer blocking the roadway.
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County Roads Reopen Following Flood Closure
Multiple low-water crossings that closed during recent rainfall — including Polonia Road and William Pettus Road — have reopened.
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Burn Ban lifted until 9 a.m. April 23
The burn ban has been temporarily lifted through 9 a.m. Thursday, April 23 in unincorporated areas of Caldwell County. Please remember to burn ONLY natural brush. Read the full order .
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PSA: Make sure you can receive emergency alerts this spring
It's April, and that means spring storm season has begun. Be ready in case of emergency by making sure you are able to receive alerts: Check the settings on your smartphone and make sure WEA alerts are enabled. Sign up to receive emergency notifications by text, phone call or ema…
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Burn Ban is on. No outdoor burning.
The countywide burn ban is on. No outdoor burning is allowed at this time without a permit from the county. Full notice.
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Free community dump day in Maxwell on March 28
Caldwell County is hosting a free community dump day on Saturday, March 28 at the Pct. 3 Caldwell County Constable's Office at 9675 TX-142 in Maxwell. The event is being hosted by Caldwell County Code Enforcement, Caldwell County Contstable's Office Pct. 3 and the Caldwell County…
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Elevated Fire Risk on Feb. 25
The US National Weather Service has issued a fire danger statement for Wednesday, Feb. 25 that is in effect from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fire danger for our area is elevated. Avoid all outdoor burning, keep vehicles off dry grass and properly discard cigarettes. If you're towing today, pl…
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Red Flag Warning in effect Feb. 21 through 9 pm
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for most of the region 10am-9pm today. Gusty northerly winds will combine with very dry air to result in critical fire danger. Please remember: -Observe the countywide burn ban. - Avoid welding outside and other activities that can cause spark…
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Severe Weather Bulletin: Feb. 14
While the area is not under any watches or warnings at this time, please pay attention to weather reports and forecasts as we move toward early afternoon. A level 1 of 5 risk for strong to severe storms is forecast for most of South-Central Texas today, including Caldwell County.…
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Prescribed burn for Plum Creek Conservation Area set for 2-11-26
UPDATE (2-11-2026): The burn will now begin at noon on Wednesday, February 11 due to windy conditions. Crews are installing additional fire breaks to make sure the burn stays contained. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Caldwell County Office of …
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Winter Weather Updates: Jan. 23-27
Caldwell County will continue to provide important emergency and non-emergency notifications during this weekend's winter storms through a variety of channels. This post on this webpage. The Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management and Caldwell County, Texas Facebook pages …
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County to host public feedback session on Hazard Mitigation Plan on Dec. 9
A community feedback session regarding Caldwell County’s 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the second-floor courtroom of the Caldwell County Courthouse, 110 S. Main St. In Lockhart. Communities with a FEMA-approved plan are …