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

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Throughout the month, the HCWC , The Caldwell County District Attorney's Office and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office participate in events and activities to raise awareness about domestic violence and the pain and suffering it cau…

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CAMPO seeks feedback on 2050 Regional Transportation Plan draft

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is seeking public feedback on the draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and amendments to the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The CAMPO 2050 Plan is a multimodal long-range transportation plan…

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County 4-Hers honored with proclamation

Area 4-Hers were recently honored, with commissioners recognizing Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week in Caldwell County. The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service has provided 116 years of experienced based education to youth across the L…

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Commissioners Court Recap: October 8, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, a resolution concerning immigration and a development agreement with Kinder Morgan while approving four proclamations. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy H…

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Commissioners amend resolution regarding immigration

Caldwell County Commissioners have amended a resolution regarding a local state of disaster created to make the county eligible for potential state and federal aid that would help communities that are seeing population growth due to an influx of immigrants. In response to feedbac…

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Status update on Monday, Oct. 7 fires

UPDATE: The Bee Creek Fire mentioned below is 100% contained and all state units have cleared the scene. -------------- Incident Report: Multiple Structure Fires in the Dale Fire District Date: 10-07-2024 Location: Bee Creek Rd and FM 20 East, and 105 Walnut Creek Lane, Dale, Tex…

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Commissioners Court Recap: September 24, 2024

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, the PHI CARES medical transport program, and declared October Manufacturing Month in Caldwell County. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Haden, Pct. 3 Comm…

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Sept. 25: Sheriff's Office issues statement on homicide investigation

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office has issued the following statement regarding an investigation in Dale: The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a residence in the 400 block of Mustang Meadow Run, Dale, TX, 78616 regarding a welfare concern. Upon arrival…

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Commissioners declare October Manufacturing Month

Caldwell County Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring October as Manufacturing Month at their September 24 regular meeting . Businesses that specialize in manufacturing items and materials for a variety of industries — several of which either located in or relocated…

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NOTICE: Burn Ban is on

Caldwell County Commissioners voted to reinstate the burn ban on Tuesday, September 24 due to deteriorating ground conditions and little chance of significant rain in the forecast. The average Keetch Byram Drought Index (KBDI) reading is at 609 for Caldwell County, above the scal…

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2024 Road Bond: Final open house Oct. 1 in Luling

Efforts to begin educating Caldwell County voters about a bond issue that will pay for 22 key projects aimed at improving roads, bridges and low water crossings will begin with a pair of open houses in Lockhart and Luling. The Caldwell County Commissioners Court has called for a …

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NOTICE: Road closures for Diez y Seis Celebration in Lockhart

Starting Thursday, Sept. 12: -The parking areas along Commerce, Market, and Main St surrounding the courthouse will be closed. Starting Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m.: -Main St, between Prairie Lea and San Antonio, will be closed. -Market St, between Commerce and S. Church St, will b…