Category: "Local News"

Employee raises on front burner as LISD moves into budget talks

Much of the time during Monday night’s regular meeting was spent discussing projections for the District’s upcoming fiscal year 2013-2014 budget, including, with focus being on whether to offer an employee pay raise, and how much that raise should be.

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Judge puts brakes on ‘FloatFest’ permit

The proposed gathering, dubbed “Float Fest 2013” was meant to be a one-day live music festival, held at Don’s Fish Camp and set against the backdrop of the recreational draw of the San Marcos River in Martindale.

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Tearful exit as County dismisses longtime employee

The Commissioners Court voted on Monday morning to terminate a longtime position with Caldwell County after the county entered a contract with Seton to manage Indigent Health Services last year.

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Community supports Wounded Warriors

Members of Lockhart and the surrounding communities came out in force on Friday morning to support American servicemen and women as several busloads of wounded veterans came through town en route to Port O’Connor for a fishing trip provided by Warriors’ Weekend (www.warriorsweekend.org). The group stopped for a few minutes at Kreuz’s Market, where community [...]

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Community invited to support wounded warriors

Dozens of wounded servicemen and women will be passing through Lockhart between 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. on Friday en route to a Warriors Weekend fishing trip in Port O’Connor. The community is invited to line the roadsides to show their support.

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Commissioners eye $500K in salary increases

The Caldwell County Commissioners are considering implementing the second tier of a five-year salary plan designed to increase employee payscale parity with the surrounding counties.

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Lockhart police investigate weekend murder

Lockhart police are investigating an alleged altercation which left one man dead and another behind bars and charged with murder.

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AREA CHAMPS!

The Lady Lions advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals and a best-of-three series against Leander at Austin ISD Noack Softball Complex, with games on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Council denies jurisdiction change

While considering the decision, councilmembers discussed a public hearing, input from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and concern that some property owners might not realize they are part of the City’s ETJ.

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Plans in place for Cinco de Mayo

The Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the schedule for the annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo, coming to the Caldwell County Courthouse Square this weekend. The event, one of the capstone events for the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, promises two days of music, food and fun for the [...]

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