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.
Luling Watermelon Thump celebrates watermelon market, growers
Since 1954, Luling has been celebrating the town's watermelon market and honoring growers.
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!
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Central Texas through Sunday
Air temperatures are expected between 102 and 107 and the peak heat index is expected between 105 and 110.
Luling set to be home of largest Buc-ee's ever built
Construction is tentatively slated to begin in fall 2022 for the new Buc-ee's travel center in Luling.
Heat Advisory issued for Central Texas for Monday, June 6
A heat advisory is in effect for Monday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. due to high temperatures.
Missing man from Alvin, Texas located, no longer believed to be in danger
Texas EquuSearch says a high school agriculture teacher from just outside of Houston has made contact with his family and is no longer thought to be in danger.
Central Texas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, large hail likely
Multiple Central Texas counties are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight.
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.
Lockdown at Luling ISD lifted following family violence incident
A Texas woman was reportedly shot once by the father of her child. Police have identified the suspect as Andrew Drake Wright and are still searching for him.
Search continues for dangerous sex offender involved in Dale deadly shooting
The suspect, Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos, is considered armed and dangerous. He is a known sex offender with a violent criminal history. If you see him, call 911.
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA
The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.
Caldwell County authorities looking for man involved in Dale shooting
49-year-old Ismael Miguel Barrientos-Gallegos is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, Caldwell County urges you to call 911.
Luling man arrested for stabbing another driver in Lockhart road rage incident
Joseph Anderson III, 54, is being held in the Caldwell County Jail on $750,000 bond for the deadly stabbing of another driver in Lockhart.
Mill Scale Metal Works expands to "Barbecue Capital of Texas"
Lockhart will soon be the home of a new 10,000-square-foot facility for Mill Scale Metal Works, which creates custom barbecue pits.
Buc-ee's expanding to Caldwell County with 'much larger' store
A "much larger" Buc-ee's store is coming to Caldwell County, Texas soon.