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Commissioners Court Recap: September 10
Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the budget, tax rate, planned evacuation center, burn ban and more at their Sept. 10 regular meeting. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Haden, Pct. 3 Commissioner Ed Th…
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Caldwell County selects contractor to build new evacuation center
Caldwell County has selected a construction firm to move forward with building a new evacuation center and event center in Luling. Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 10 voted unanimously to award the bid to Century Construction Group, Inc. Commissioners accepted the …
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Commissioners adopt budget and tax rate
Caldwell County Commissioners have approved the FY 2024-2025 budget and set the 2024 tax rate, optimizing available funds and grant programs, keeping expenses under revenues and continuing to provide necessary services for county residents. The annual operating budget covers the …
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NOTICE: Burn ban is off
Caldwell County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 10 voted to lift the burn ban due to improving conditions, drought index measurements below the drought threshold, and significant rain chances in the upcoming forecast at the recommendation of the Caldwell County Office of Emergenc…
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Officials offer safety tips as dove season starts
Dove season begins Sunday, Sept. 1 in Central Texas. The Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are wishing everyone a safe, happy hunting season. The TPWD this week reminded the public of state laws and regulations as well as share…
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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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Commissioners Court Recap: August 27
Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the proposed tax rate, the burn ban and restrictions on the discharge of firearms at their Aug. 27, 2024 regular meeting. (Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Haden, Pct. …
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SH 130 southbound has reopened following crash
UPDATE (2 pm): All lanes have reopened. UPDATE (12:17 pm): Southbound SH 130 is still shut down as cleanup following a major collision from earlier today continues. Please continue to avoid this route. UPDATE (8:30 am): SH 130 is shutting down southbound traffic and diverting it …
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Excessive Heat Warning extended through 9 pm Thursday
UPDATE: The warning has been extended. It expires at 9 p.m. Thursday. An excessive heat warning is now in effect and will remain in effect through 9 p.m. Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108 and heat index values up to 116 are expected, the US Nationa…
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NOTICE: Burn Ban is on
August 27 UPDATE: The burn ban is set to remain on at least another two weeks due to dry ground conditions and increased instances of fires. Please refrain from outdoor burning at this time. ***ORIGINAL POST (8/18/24)***** Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden has issued an Emergency…
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Public Safety Advisory: Pony Haymaker Fire information
Multiple agencies are responding to an approximately 20-acre fire on Mineral Springs Road between FM 671 and US 183 in the southern part of Caldwell County. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Expect traffic delays if you are nearby. UPDATE (4:45): Containment is at approxim…
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Public Safety Advisory: E Market Fire 100% contained
UPDATE (8/21): The fire is 100% contained. UPDATE (8/19): The fire is 95% contained at 1/2 acre. UPDATE: The fire is now 90% contained and Starflight is no longer drawing water from the City Park pond. The City of Lockhart will be monitoring the area overnight. We are now clear o…