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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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Aug 19: District Clerk's Office to close early for maintenance
The District Clerk's Office will be closed from 1-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19 for facility maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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WEATHER WATCH: NWS monitoring tropical weather in Gulf
The National Weather Service is monitoring an investigative area of disturbed weather known as Invest 98L in the Gulf of Mexico. At this time, there is a 50% risk of a tropical depression before the storm moves inland. There's a level 1 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall that c…
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Commissioners Court Recap: Aug. 12, 2025
Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 12 put the countywide burn ban back on and discussed license plate reader cameras, creation of a new school zone and potential new days for bimonthly regular meetings. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Comm…
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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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Free Community Dump Day scheduled for Aug. 23
Caldwell County is hosting a free community dump day on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Caldwell County Unit Road Office located at 1700 FM 2720 in Lockhart. The event is free for all residents of Caldwell County. Please bring a government-issued photo ID for proof of residency. Items w…
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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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Operation Heat Shield box fan drive wraps up
The Operation Heat Shield box fan drive led by the Pct. 2 Caldwell County Constable's Office has wrapped up with nearly 100 fans being collected and donated throughout the county to seniors and low-income residents. "This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the compa…
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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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County no longer accepting item donations for flood victims
Caldwell County is no longer accepting items at the courthouse for victims of flooding that began in various parts of Central Texas over the July 4 weekend. The county thanks all who donated over the past few weeks. Many distribution centers have stopped accepting items at this p…
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Caldwell County Homeless Coalition to hold grand opening July 11
The Caldwell County Homeless Coalition is celebrating the grand opening of its new physical office from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 11. The office is located at 1205 Blackjack Street in Lockhart. Ice Cream and Light Refreshments will be available. Donations will go toward helping peopl…
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WEATHER UPDATE: Flood Watch in effect through 7 p.m. Monday
Bookmark this post. It will be updated throughout the day. July 7 The Flood Watch is back on through 7 p.m. Monday, July 7. There remains a threat of flash flooding from slow moving heavy rains overnight and through the day on Monday somewhere over the watch area, which includes …