Lockhart Post-Register

01/22/2025

Due to temperatures hanging around freezing Monday morning, the Lockhart Martin Luther King Jr. Day March was limited to a short trek from the city offices, around the Caldwell County Courthouse, and to finally inside at the First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center.

01/22/2025

The third annual Fur Ball will return to Zedler Mill in Luling on Saturday, March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Those with VIP seating will get a private tour of the museum. This year, weather permitting, the Fur Ball will have a garden party theme outside.

01/22/2025

A ribbon-cutting took place Friday for the new addition to Lockhart High School and other renovations. CORE Construction and VLK Architects handled the project. On hand at the ceremony included the LISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Mark Estrada, Construction Manager Jeremiah Chapman, LISD’s B...

01/22/2025

It’s a new day at Old Settler’s Music Festival. The 38th annual gathering of music, camping and picking circles, will take place April 24-27, just 45 minutes south of Austin, and 12 miles southeast of Lockhart. Pre-Sale Early Bird tickets on sale today with the lineup to be announced soon.

01/22/2025

Hometown: “Leming, in Atascosa County. My hometown since 2000 is Lockhart. It’s the only place my husband and I ever wanted to live and raise our kids. We are truly blessed and happy to live here.”

01/22/2025

LHS

Lockhart claimed an 8-1 victory over Wimberley last week at Lions Stadium. The win improved LHS to 7-0 on the season. Here, senior Imer Martinez (17) runs by a Wimberley defender. Photo by Anthony Collins

01/22/2025

KYLE — The Lockhart Varsity boys’ basketball team picked up their first district win of the season, defeating Lehman 59-44 in an exciting game last week. The victory has provided a much-needed boost for the team as they look to build momentum heading into the second round of district play.

01/22/2025

Lockhart captured its first district win of the season under ladies Head Coach Mark Rague last week after beating the Lehman Lobos of Kyle, 41-34, at the Lions Den.

01/22/2025

01/22/2025

Meet Plum’ Lovin, a Plott Hound mix, named after a romance novel. We’re hoping Plum Lovin’ will make her way into someone’s heart and eventually find her forever home. Plum Lovin’ is only about six months old and weighs 32 pounds. Plum’ Lovin and others are available for adoption by visi...

01/22/2025

Caldwell County Retired Teachers’ President Ann Thomas (left) and Kristal Coker, after Coker’s presentation “Preplanning a Funeral” at the Retired Teachers meeting on Jan. 14. The membership learned so much about the how and why to plan ahead. Courtesy photo

01/22/2025

Plum Creek Records & Tapes presents a screening of the classic silent western film “The Return of Draw Egan,” featuring the music of Ennio Morricone performed live by Montopolis on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Lockhart’s historic Gaslight-Baker Theatre. Named 2013’s Funniest Person in Austin, comedi...

01/22/2025

MANCHESTER, NH — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

01/21/2025

The snow and ice came to Caldwell County Monday night and Tuesday morning, a rarity in this part of Texas. While it wasn’t deep, it was enough to shut down classes for the day at Lockhart ISD at Prairie Lea ISD. It also caused some businesses to either open later than usual or close for the day. L...

01/20/2025

LISD plans Tuesday closure 

LISD
The following letter has been sent to LISD parents and staff:
“Due to anticipated weather conditions in the region overnight Monday and Tuesday morning, in an effort to give families time to make arrangements for imminent inclement weather, we have made the decision that Lockhart ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. “This includes the cancellation of all activities to ensure the safety of our students and staff, many of whom commute long distances. This weather-related cancellation will not require the day to be made up.
“The LISD School Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday evening has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m.
“We will continue to monitor the weather and assess conditions to determine operations for Wednesday, Jan. 22. If any changes are made, notifications will be sent via email and text based on our inclement weather protocols. Updates will also be shared on our social media channels. Please stay tuned for any district communications.

01/17/2025

From Friday, Jan. 17 to Saturday, Jan. 25, there will be a lane shift on San Antonio Street, from Blanco to Main Street. Street parking will be closed. 

01/17/2025

The Irving Club will hear from Holly Mallish, City of Lockhart’s Director of Economic Development, on Jan. 21, at the Dr. Eugene Clark Library.

01/16/2025

The 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. March, sponsored by District 1 Pride, will still be held on Monday, Jan. 20. However, the forecast of potentially inclement weather has shortened the route.