Suspect arrested for murder of 20-year-old in Lockhart
A teen was arrested in connection to the murder of a 20-year-old, Lockhart police said.
First homicide of 2024 in Lockhart, police identify person of interest
The Lockhart Police Department is investigating the death of 20-year-old Carlos Sanchez.
Lockhart voters to decide on marijuana enforcement this fall
If passed, Lockhart would de-prioritize arrests and prosecution for possession of fewer than four ounces of marijuana.
Lockhart family shoots neighbor's pit bulls after attack on livestock
Michelle Gomez said her pig and donkey were attacked and her three chickens, foal, and a miniature horse were killed in the past two years.
Lockhart woman's animals killed, seriously injured by pit bulls next door
A Lockhart woman is pleading for accountability after her neighbor’s dogs killed and mauled several animals on her property.
70 Lockhart prison inmates graduate with high school diploma
Seventy women received their high school diploma after completing classes while being incarcerated in Lockhart.
Lockhart advocates one step closer to decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession
More than 900 signatures in support of the Lockhart Freedom Act were delivered to City Hall. The goal is to get the proposition on the November ballot.
Vandals graffiti library, Black's Barbecue in Lockhart: LPD
Lockhart police say they have identified two suspects who are believed to have hit several building with graffiti, including a library and the original Black's Barbecue.
VIDEO: Deer smashes through bank window in Lockhart
A deer smashed through several windows at the First Lockhart National Bank and got stuck inside. It was all caught on camera.
School bus crash in Caldwell County; no injuries reported
No injuries have been reported after a school bus crash involving a Lockhart ISD bus Thursday morning.
Cock-fighting ring: Dozens of roosters seized in Caldwell County
An investigation into a cock-fighting ring in Caldwell County has resulted in the seizure of about 35 roosters.
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.