Lockhart News

Cornelius Craig Robinson, 48, who failed to appear for sentencing for his involvement as the leader and organizer of an Austin area $4.8 million mortgage fraud scheme, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in rural ...

Federal agents and local police arrested a man convicted in a fraud scheme Tuesday.

Those interested in learning about the maintenance of their home septic system are invited to attend a free Texas AgriLife Extension Service workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug.

A 48-year-old Seguin man was killed early Sunday when he was struck by a freight train while apparently lying asleep along railroad tracks on the west end of the city.

Texas BBQ is legendary - slow smoked meats served with or without sauce, with our without sides.

Lockhart Post-Register

August 8, 2008

LPD introduces ‘warning policy’ for traffic tickets

In answer to past criticism that Lockhart Police Department officers do not issue traffic citations fairly, the Lockhart Police Department has recently begun using ‘warning tickets’ in addition to the department’s standing Uniform Traffic Enforcement Policy.

Court sentences Wells to 16 years

After being held in the Caldwell County Jail for several months on allegations that he had exposed himself to a child and possessed child pornography, Lockhart resident James Archie Wells, III, will soon enter the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for as many as 16 years.

Electric cars legal, but limited

After several weeks of negotiation and research, the Lockhart City Council decided on Tuesday to allow electric cars on the streets in Lockhart.

Local Texas Guardsman killed in action

Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez, 40, from Dale, Texas, died Aug. 3, 2008 while conducting duties as part of a security team. Fatal injuries were sustained when his convoy encountered an Improvised Explosive Device in the vicinity of Kabul, Afghanistan.

August 7th, 2008

By Kathi Bliss

LOCKHART POST-REGISTER

Erica Gonzalez only used one word on Thursday evening to describe her husband, Jaime.

Everything.

“Jaime was more than a soldier,” Erica said. “He was a friend, he was a husband, he was a father… He was just awesome.”

Her quiet statement came only days after Erica learned that her husband, Sgt. Jaime Gonzalez, 40, had been killed in action in Afghanistan. After joining the Texas Army National Guard in November 2006, Sgt. Gonzales was called to active duty on Nov. 26, 2007. He volunteered to serve overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lockhart Post-Register

August 1, 2008

County to restrict usage of Courthouse Lawn

The use of the Courthouse Lawn continues to be a matter of some contention for the Caldwell County Commissioners Court.

New bus policy to affect hundreds of students

The rising cost of gas will cause the Lockhart Independent School District to start adhering to a policy that has gone ignored for years when classes begin on Aug. 25.

Lockhart gets a new look

A new perspective on Lockhart’s skyline became available on Monday afternoon as the Texas Department of Transportation opened the first two lanes of the overpass on Highway 183 at the railroad tracks. The second phase of construction began on Tuesday, and is expected to take 65 working days.

More schools statewide received top ratings under the state's school accountability system this year than last, according to preliminary ratings released today.

Thirteen of the Houston Independent School District's schools were deemed academically unacceptable by the Texas Education Agency in its just released annual ratings .

Central Texas Medical Center's Home Health honored a very special patient with a surprise birthday party, featuring cake and guests earlier this month.

Doctors say between 10,000 and 20,000 people with Hepatitis C live in the collective New Braunfels, Kyle, Wimberley and Lockhart area - and many are wholly unaware they've contracted the blood-borne disease.

Fox News Austin

July 22, 2008

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning asking consumers to avoid eating raw jalapeno peppers or foods made from raw jalapenos to prevent additional cases of Salmonella illnesses.

H-E-B is issuing a precautionary recall of all fresh jalapenos, fresh pico de gallo and prepared items containing raw jalapenos.The recall by H-E-B is voluntary and only a precaution. No customers have reported any illnesses.

Doctors say between 10,000 and 20,000 people with Hepatitis C live in the collective New Braunfels, Kyle, Wimberley and Lockhart area - and many are wholly unaware they've contracted the blood-borne disease.

Fox News Austin

By Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer

June 17, 2008

It's OK to eat all kinds of tomatoes again, the U.S. government declared Thursday

Hot peppers and cilantro still get a caution: The people most at risk of salmonella -- including the elderly and people with weak immune systems -- should avoid fresh jalapenos and serranos, and any dishes that may contain them such as fresh salsa,

Lockhart Post-Register

July 18, 2008

Community, church and children share selfless service

With the summer heat blaring down on them and the charred remains left by a recent house fire marking their clothes, bodies and faces with charcoal, members of the First Lockhart Baptist Church youth group removed debris from a burnt house on Rio Grande Street last week.

Coaches transform from British lads to Texas cowboys

The transformation was complete by Wednesday, July 9. The British lads from Alton, England, became full-fledged Lockhart, Texas, cowboys.

LISD chooses Parra to take helm

A special called meeting by the Lockhart Independent School District was held at the Lockhart High School Conference Center on Tuesday, July 15 for the sole purpose of announcing the finalist for the LISD superintendent position.

‘Show-and-tell’ draws attention to roads

A frustrated citizen used a show-and-tell production to demonstrate what he believes to be problems with maintenance on county roads on Monday, raising both amusement and concern in Caldwell County officials.

Council continues to consider ‘golf carts’

Although some details remain to be hammered out, the City of Lockhart is closer this week to putting rules in place to allow the use of “neighborhood electric vehicles” on residential, low-speed streets.

Commuters find ways to ease pain at pumps

As gas prices continue to climb by the day, some Lockhart commuters are finding innovative ways to keep money in their pockets and gas in their tanks. (www.fuelgaugereport.com).

Chef K.N. Vinod is standing in the middle of a giant tent dubbed the Druk Yul Kitchen for this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Rydell High's famous class of '59 is making a stop by Buda this week. The Odyssey Youth and Adult Performing Arts Company will present the musical "Grease" at 4 p.m. July 12 at Barton Middle School Cafeteria.

Lockhart Post-Register

July 11, 2008

Inflation chews up family grocery budgets

One of the first things families cut out of their budgets during hard economic times is dining out. In theory, that practice should lead to a considerable savings in monthly expenses for the average family.

Representative pushes to ‘protect marriage’

A Panhandle legislator plans to reintroduce legislation during the 81st Legislative Session that will require a two-year waiting period before Texas couples are granted a divorce.

Recent rain does little to ease drought

This week’s rain showers brought some relief from the oppressive heat and slightly greener grass to Caldwell County, but did little to eliminate drought conditions that have plagued Central Texas this summer.

Notice is given that a regular meeting of the Caldwell County Commissioners Court will be held on the 14th day of August, 2008, at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom located at 110 S. Main Street, Lockhart, Texas in room 100 on the first floor.

Click here for full agenda.

The meeting facility is wheel chair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the County Judge's office for further information.