Lockdown at Lockhart High School raises safety concerns
School safety concerns are rising in Lockhart ISD after a threat prompted a lockdown at the district high school.
Lockhart High School lockdown lifted after threat investigation
The school was placed on lockdown for an hour Thursday as police investigated a possible threat.
High school senior from Lockhart ISD dies in car crash
A senior at Lockhart High School died in a crash, the school district said.
Dozens of roads in Central Texas, including Round Rock, still closed due to flooding
Widespread rain in Central Texas has led to the closure of numerous low water crossings.
Arctic blast: Cold weather shelters, warming centers available in Central Texas
Many Central Texas cities and counties have opened cold weather shelters for those needing a warm place to stay during the freezing cold hitting the region over the next few days.
Election Day 2023: Lockhart ISD voters approve VATRE for staff pay, security upgrades
59 percent of voters approved the VATRE for Lockhart ISD, generating about $3 million for staff pay and districtwide security upgrades.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Twin Pops manufacturer breaks ground on new Lockhart facility
The $46 million investment is expected to generate more than 100 jobs, increase production capacity and generate economic benefit for the region, says the Ziegenfelder Company.
Lockhart ISD raises teacher pay through voter approval ratification, decreasing school tax rate
In Lockhart, a board of trustees voted for raises for teacher through a voter approval ratification election in November, a move they say will bring in $3 million all while decreasing the school tax rate. Lockhart ISD superintendent Mark Estrada joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Barth fire: 150-acre Lockhart grass fire 100 percent contained
Crews have fully contained a 150-acre grass fire in Lockhart near SH 130. The fire started Friday, with smoke being seen from US 183 nearby.
City of Lockhart encouraging water conservation ahead of Stage 2 restrictions
The city is asking the community to conserve water by strictly following the odd/even outdoor watering schedule, fixing leaks and practicing other water conservation methods.
Lockhart ISD calls for VATRE in November to offset state funding gaps
Lockhart ISD says it and nearly 150 other school districts – mainly in rural areas – are facing unprecedented levels of underfunding from the State of Texas this year.
Boggy Creek Fire: Crews work to contain almost 230-acre grass fire in Caldwell County
Officials say an 18-wheeler caught fire, causing a large grass fire on State Highway 130 on August 11.
Active shooter response training to be conducted at Lockhart High School
A heads up for folks in Caldwell County. If you see a heavy police presence at Lockhart High School, there's no need to worry.
Lockhart Animal Shelter runs out of space
Lockhart police say the City's animal shelter is ‘Code Red’ which means it's ‘out of space.’
Caldwell County seeks suspect in 'rash of burglaries'
Investigators say the suspect was wearing an ankle monitor when he broke into the property in Lockhart.
Lockhart celebrates second annual Pride Festival
Many came to Lockhart on Saturday for the cities second annual Pride Festival, capping off a week of Pride activities and events.
Lockhart City Council elects new police chief
On April 10, Gary Williamson was sworn in as the Lockhart Police Chief. He said since then, he’s been busy.
New Lockhart, Texas BBQ restaurant is all-female owned
Barbs B Q will be opening in the Barbecue Capital of Texas just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
BBQ Fest features top barbecue joints in Texas
Texas Monthly's 13th annual BBQ Fest is bringing together almost all of its top 50 barbecue spots on November 5 and 6 in Lockhart.