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.

Nearly $4.24B in bonds on November ballot for Central Texas schools

Nine Central Texas school districts have called bond elections for this November, asking for nearly $4.24 billion for campus improvements, security and technology upgrades and new construction.

Suspects robbed two Lockhart gas stations at gunpoint: police

Lockhart police say the pair robbed two gas stations on the same night armed with black semi-automatic handguns and fled both scenes in a car.

Daycare incident in Lockhart results in 4 people arrested

Lockhart police have arrested four people in connection to an incident that happened at the Children's Center of Lockhart.

1 boy, 3 girls arrested in connection to threats made at Lockhart High School

A 16-year-old was arrested for threats made on a girls' bathroom wall. As a result, both Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office and Lockhart Police Department increased their presence on and around Lockhart ISD campuses

School districts in Central Texas offer hiring incentives for teachers

Studies show teachers are leaving the profession because they’re stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed having more on their plate because of staff shortages.

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

Volunteer firefighters, brothers remembered by Maxwell community

Jonathon Coco, 25, and Hunter Coco, 21, volunteered with the Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department. They were both killed in a crash on Monday.

2 firefighters killed in two-vehicle crash in Lockhart

Lockhart police, with the help of the Texas Department of Public Safety, are thoroughly examining what led to the deadly crash that killed two firefighters.

Lockhart Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for two weeks

Those looking for a new furry friend are in luck- the Lockhart Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for two weeks!

Lockhart ISD new pay plan described as 'historic'

The Lockhart Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved up to 8 percent pay raises for teachers and double-digit raises for hourly employees.

Lockhart ISD approves pay raises for teachers, hourly employees

The historic compensation plan is in response to the staff’s urgent needs for higher pay and increased monthly savings in health insurance.