Old Fentress Road from State Park Road to SH-130 has been temporarily closed due to a disabled tractor-trailer that is blocking the roadway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
WHERE: 2947 N. Magnolia Avenue, Luling, Texas 78648
The Caldwell County Community and Evacuation Center will celebrate its launch by hosting a grand opening from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, May 22, inviting you to hear about its features and take a tour of the new facility.
The 45,000-square foot facility is now open, serving a dual purpose for the community’s residents as both an emergency evacuation shelter and a large community center with the capacity to host conferences, corporate meetings, exhibitions and special events.
The $22 million facility – paid for largely in part by grants administered through the Texas General Land Office is able to offer temporary shelter for up to 360 people displaced by disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes, floods and hurricanes.
When it’s not being used as an evacuation shelter, its 20,000-square-foot main hall can accommodate more than 600 guests and be reserved by the public for events.
Come experience the new facility and learn more about how it will serve community residents.
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is hosting an outreach event for homeowners impacted by the 2024 disasters on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Seguin Public Library located at 313 W Nolte St. If you live in Guadalupe, Hays, or Caldwell County and your home was damaged by storms in 2024, find out if you are eligible for home rebuilding or repair reimbursement assistance.
More info online at http://recovery.texas.gov/apply. If you have questions, email cdr@recovery.texas.gov or call 1-844-893-8937 to speak with a GLO representative.
Drop off your old unwanted tires for free on Saturday, May 30 at one of two locations in Caldwell County.
Tires may be dropped off from 8 a.m.-noon (or until the containers are full) at 423 San Marcos Highway in Luling or at the county’s Unit Road Office Site at 1700 FM 2720 in Lockhart.
New this year: Passenger, commercial or truck tires with rims are being accepted. (And any help you can give the crew with separating tires before dropping them off would be greatly appreciated.)
Some conditions apply:
- For tires without rims, only passenger vehicle tires will be accepted.
- No more than 10 tires per resident.
- You must bring a government issued photo ID for proof of Caldwell County residency.
UPDATE (5/5/2026): All roads have reopened.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Multiple low-water crossings on county roads have closed due to rising waters from steady rainfall.
Polonia Road (1000 Block) in Lockhart
Polonia Road at FM 2001 in Lockhart
William Pettus Road/FM 1984 at Hemphill Creek (500 block) in Maxwell
Please do not attempt to drive past barricades. Turn around, don't drown.
With the exception of the DPS office, offices at the Caldwell County Courthouse will shut down today at noon in preparation for this weekend’s Cinco De Mayo celebration on the square. Offices will reopen on Monday at their regularly scheduled time.