Lockhart Post Register

Penalties to accrue for unpaid taxes

January 29th, 2010

Under state law, the deadline is approaching for Caldwell County property owners to pay their 2009 property taxes without penalties. According to Steve Bird, a partner with the Caldwell County Appraisal District's tax collection firm, taxes paid after Jan. 31 in any given year are generally considered delinquent, and are subject to additional penalties and fees. However, because Jan. 31 falls on a... [MORE]

Candidates to speak at Dale election forum

January 29th, 2010

Although the community might be buzzing with jokes about the number of candidates on the upcoming Primary ballots, this year's election is no laughing matter, and the Dale Women's Progressive Club is taking steps to remind the community just how serious things are. The organization will host the first Candidate Forum for the 2010 election season on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Dale Community Center. The... [MORE]

Authorities on the lookout for 2010 Census scams

January 29th, 2010

As the start of the 2010 Census draws near, the Caldwell County Sheriff's Department has already begun reminding citizens of precautions they should be taking to keep themselves safe from identity theft and other crimes. In a memo released this week by CCSD Public Information Officer Paul Cowan in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau, residents were offered reminders about what the Census is... [MORE]

Council OKs ordinance to allow demolitions

January 22nd, 2010

In response to community concerns about dozens of abandoned homes, the Lockhart City Council passed an ordinance on Tuesday evening that will allow city officials greater leeway in declaring a property a public nuisance. The amendment to the ordinance introduces new reasons for city workers to deem a property a “nuisance,” and therefore eligible for demolition. Prior to the amendment, only structural... [MORE]

Maxwell moves closer to ESD approval

January 22nd, 2010

During a brief meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court on Monday, several county residents stepped forward to express support for the creation of an Emergency Services District in the Maxwell area - a suggestion which the Commissioners accepted unanimously. The public hearing, in which no one opposed the creation of a taxing entity to support the volunteer fire department, which is now... [MORE]

Travel Channel to film Barbecue Challenge

January 18th, 2010

The national spotlight has not faded on Lockhart’s claim to fame. In fact, a production company has been in contact with two of the city’s barbecue restaurants and intends to film a new television show for the Travel Channel in late January. The show, which is being produced by the company responsible for breakout hit “Man Vs. Food,” will be filming in Lockhart from Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Friday, Jan.... [MORE]

Cyrier to fill Bonn’s seat on Court

January 15th, 2010

When seated Precinct One Commissioner Tom Bonn decided to throw his hat into the ring in an attempt to become the next Caldwell County Judge, he left in his wake the need to fill his position for the remainder of his term. That need was met on Monday morning when District Judge Todd A. Blomerth issued the oath of office to John P. Cyrier (pronounced SEER-ee-ay). A resident of Caldwell County for the... [MORE]

Fifth Annual MLK March slated Monday

January 15th, 2010

District One Pride and the City of Lockhart are proud to announce the Fifth Annual March Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which will be held on Monday, Jan. 18. The annual event, which includes motivational speeches, celebration, and a walking trek from Lockhart City Hall through the community to Martin Luther King Industrial Boulevard, is a nod toward community growth and togetherness, and a reminder that King’s dream was not one for... [MORE]

Vaccine clinic scheduled Tuesday

January 15th, 2010

The Texas Department of State Health Services announced on Wednesday a free H1N1 vaccination clinic scheduled in Lockhart on Jan. 19. According to the announcement, the DSHS has received, and will distribute, doses of the H1N1 influenza virus to Caldwell County residents, beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. The clinic will be set up at the American Legion Hall on Highway 183 north of the Caldwell... [MORE]

Local lineup set for March Primaries

January 8th, 2010

The deadline for filing for a place on the 2010 Primary ballot has passed, and Caldwell County residents have responded en masse. The Caldwell County Democratic and Republican Parties announced on Tuesday the names of the candidates who will spend the next eight weeks jockeying for position in the hopes of being nominated by their party to run for local office in the 2010 General Election in November.... [MORE]

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