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Lockhart is the county seat of Caldwell County which is centrally located just 15 miles from Austin, 5 miles from Interstate
35 and San Marcos with Interstate
10 running through Luling at the
southern tip of the county.
The new SH-130 will be dissecting
the county from the north to
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February 28th, 2008
Board president, superintendent resign
Two of the top names in LISD leadership delivered shocking news to the LISD Board of Trustees this week. Board president and District Two representative Gary Allen resigned his position on the school board on Thursday, Feb. 21, and newly-hired superintendent Tom Bailey stepped down just four days later.
During a brief interview Thursday afternoon, Allen said he... [MORE]
February 22nd, 2008
The Caldwell County Commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss routine business for the month of February.
At the top of the agenda, Commissioners heard from Caldwell County Fire Marshal Jeff Wright regarding an outdoor burning ban and the continued danger of wildfire throughout the county.
Despite the weekend's rain, Wright suggested the burn ban be left in place, because there... [MORE]
February 22nd, 2008
Early voting began this week for the March 4, 2008 Primary Election.
Voters who prefer not to visit the polls on Election Day have two options available to avoid searching for polling locations and long lines at the polls. Caldwell County votes can either choose to vote early at one of the county's two early voting locations, or they can file an application to vote by mail.
Voters over the age of 65,... [MORE]
February 22nd, 2008
Some members of the Lockhart City Council hope the current crisis in police staffing can be solved at the expense of less than $250 per month.
Lockhart Police Department Chief Mike Lummus approached the Council on Tuesday evening with a proposal for an incentive plan for a "signing bonus" for entry level officers in hopes that a cash bonus would attract more qualified candidates to the department.
The... [MORE]
February 15th, 2008
Suspects arrested in Caldwell County crimes may soon have another avenue to freedom.
A measure taken by the Caldwell County Commissioners Court on Monday will create a "Pre-Trial Services" officer under the Caldwell County Community Supervision and Corrections (probation) department. The officer will screen arrestees and make recommendations to the Courts as whether the defendants should be released on... [MORE]
February 15th, 2008
What began as a normal Monday morning soon turned hectic as administrators were forced to evacuate Lockhart High School to protect their students.
At around 8:45 a.m. on Monday, a call came to the front office at Lockhart High. The caller said only, "There is a bomb in the building."
After contacting local law enforcement, Principal Larry Ramirez ordered the school's 896 students to be moved to Lion... [MORE]
February 15th, 2008
With the help of a Federal grant program, the Lockhart Fire Department may soon be home to a healthier, more fit breed of firefighter. Not only will the fire station soon have a dedicated workout area, but thanks to a new filtration system to be installed on the trucks, it will also have cleaner air.
According to Fire Chief Jerry Doyle, the City of Lockhart recently received an Assistance to... [MORE]
February 15th, 2008
By Amara Lee Garza
Special to the
POST-REGISTER
Monday Feb. 11, 2008, started off like any other Monday: slow, exhausting, with students dreading the tests they hadn't studied for and trying desperately, to finish papers that were due the next period. Even the sun refused to get up, leaving us with an extremely humid and overcast day, which only added to the gloom.
I walked into second period dreading the Algebra II quiz Mrs. Moses... [MORE]
February 8th, 2008
Dangerous conditions which prompted County Judge H.T. Wright to declare a state of emergency in Caldwell County last Wednesday worsened through the weekend, resulting in the accidental loss of a Uhland area home on Saturday.
According to County Fire Marshal Jeff Wright, what began as a rural resident burning trash in her trash barrel ended in disaster after an item in the barrel sparked, igniting the... [MORE]
February 8th, 2008
Lockhart Municipal Court will join forces with more than 200 law enforcement agencies statewide in the second annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup beginning on Saturday, Feb 16.
According to Municipal Court Administrator Bonnie Townsend, the Great Texas Warrant Roundup allow individuals with outstanding tickets and warrants to take care of their legal obligations without the inconvenience and... [MORE]
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