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Caldwell County's volunteer firefighters are finally getting a $29 million upgrade to their gear and trucks. This state funding is a huge win for keeping our neighborhoods safe during wildfire season.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The county currently spends approximately $120,000 annually on the PHI membership, while the Air Methods model is estimated at roughly $26,000 based on previous flight volume.
County residents who require emergency air transport.
None identified, though the transition could affect existing service contracts.
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The county is deciding between a flat-fee membership program and a pay-per-use model for air medical transport. The goal is to ensure residents aren't hit with surprise bills while keeping county costs manageable.
The Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating Firefighter/EMT Daellyn Darby following his graduation from emergency medical technician school and the completion of requirements to officially become a...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas— Texas A&M Forest Service recently approved $29.3 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance...
Travis County, Caldwell County sign disaster declarations over New World screwworm threat KEYE
Homeowners affected by 2024 storms can apply for repair or reimbursement funds through the Texas General Land Office.
The county is considering hiring a third-party consultant to act as a fire marshal to regulate development in unincorporated areas. This would help ensure safety standards are met in new subdivisions and commercial projects.
City of Lockhart to provide emergency services within city limits, in northern two-thirds of Caldwell County KVUE
Crews respond to 150-acre Barth fire north of Lockhart, 100% contained KEYE
This clears the way for the developer to re-subdivide the land into 18 smaller lots.
Allows the property owner to subdivide while maintaining a single residential unit on the larger lot.
These approvals finalize the subdivision layout for the development.