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Texas lawmakers approve overhaul of STAAR testing system
By Anthony Collins LPR Editor The days of one high-stakes STAAR exam may soon be over in Texas. ... -
Governor Abbott, THECB announce free College Application Week
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) announced today the launch of Free College ... -
H-E-B’s search could bring cash to your school district:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas— Nominations are now open for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, one of the ... -
National Memorials that commemorate Patriot Day
On December 18, 2001, Congress approved naming September 11 “Patriot Day” to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In ... -
Library to host book signing
The Dr. Eugene Clark Library will welcome children’s author Sonya Cogan and illustrator Jenna Murry on Saturday, September 13, 2025, ... -
Community Calendar
Golden Age to host Health Fair Golden Age Home announces their Annual Community Health Fair will be on Wednesday, September ... -
Caldwell County Commissioners adopt 2025-2026 budget, propose tax
Lockhart, TX- Caldwell County Commissioners adopted the FY 2025-2026 county budget and proposed a 2025 tax rate, optimizing ... -
Second session comes to a close
The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief ... -
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Local News
LPR covers news for Lockhart, 30 miles south of Central Texas' Austin (ESPN X-GAMES, SXSW Musical Festival, ACL Music Fest & UT Longhorn football), home of the Old Settlers Music Festival, 15 miles from San Marcos (Outlet Malls, Texas State University, San Marcos River tubing)
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Auditions announced for GBT
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Dr. Eugene Clark Library hosts dental health month event
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AirLIFE TEXAS set to help combat blood shortage
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Robert Duvall’s lasting Texas film legacy
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