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Dorothy Nell (Pruitt) Sandler
Dorothy Nell (Pruitt) Sandler was born in Lytton Springs, Texas on December 21, 1932 to Ollie and Altha Pruitt. She was an early Christmas gift to her family as well as a special gift to anyone who knew her. She grew up with her parents, older brother, Ollie Jr., and younger sister, Betty, in Lockhart and graduated from Lockhart High School in 1951.
Radio Lockhart has hit the FM airways
Radio Lockhart, 107.9 (KLKT) on the FM dial, has had such tremendous interests in its first two weeks of business, co-founder Grace Reyer said it has been “mind-blowing.”. “We have had a wonderful response,” said Reyer, one of three co-founders of the 501c3 nonprofit station along with Paul Arndt (Board President) and Max Yancy.
McMahan operating with an eye on its history
Just 15 minutes east of Lockhart, situated at the intersection of FM 713 and State Highway 86, McMahan has a rich history that dates back to its original settlement known as Tinney Creek. Named after Ambrose Tinney, who obtained a land grant in Gonzales in 1832, the community flourished at...
World's largest Buc-ee's opened in Texas on Monday. Look inside the new travel center
No, we're not buc-in' around. Buc-ee's just opened the largest travel center in the world — again — in Luling, about 51 miles south of Austin. At a whopping 75,000 square feet, it's roughly 1.5 times as big as an NFL football field. ...
51st Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup, June 13-15th
The 51st annual Chisholm Trail Roundup is coming up from June 13th-15th at Lockhart City Park, and it features live music and an award-winning rodeo…as well as a BBQ cookoff, carnival and lots of family-friendly activities, including a parade! Director of Operations, Kim Clifton, stopped by Studio 512 to share more about the upcoming festival.
Driver dies in fiery Buda crash after striking signpost on I-35 frontage road
BUDA, Texas — One person died in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Buda early Sunday morning. The Buda Police Department said it happened on Sunday, June 9 at around 2:50 a.m. in the 15000 block of I-35 frontage road. The driver was traveling northbound and exited the highway before...
Frustration grows as train horns return to parts of San Marcos for the first time since 2015
SAN MARCOS, Texas — For the first time in a decade, people living in parts of San Marcos will hear trains sounding their horns in "quiet zones" again. A recent inspection revealed several railroad crossings in town have multiple safety violations. Now, those zones where trains aren’t allowed to...
Austin chefs shut out at James Beard Awards, as RGV taqueria owner takes Texas crown
The odds were not in the favor of Central Texas chefs Monday night at the James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago. Only one Austin chef, Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel of Birdie's, along with a team of women who own Barbs B Q in Lockhart, made it to the ceremony as finalists. They...
Council reviewing noise ordinance
Due to its growth, Lockhart has experienced an increase in events, particularly live music venues, in its downtown area, which has had its parameters come into question lately. The city, therefore, is revisiting its ordinance on decibel level maximums. “We’ve had some new live music venues,” City Planning Director David...
Kyle Police Department announces new emergency management coordinator
James Johnson has been selected as the new emergency management coordinator for the Kyle Police Department. (Headshot courtesy of Kyle Police Department) The Kyle Police Department announced the selection of its new emergency management coordinator, James Johnson, on June 10, according to a news release. In a nutshell. Johnson has...
San Marcos railroad crossing closures to take place June 16-18
SAN MARCOS, Texas - The City of San Marcos is warning drivers about upcoming closures due to railroad repairs. According to the city, upcoming maintenance work by The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will affect different railroad crossings in San Marcos. The following railroad crossings will be closed from 6 a.m....
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reopens in San Marcos
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., celebrated the grand reopening of its Aquarena Springs Drive location. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact) Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc., celebrated the grand reopening of its Aquarena Springs Drive location in San Marcos on June 2. The restaurant closed after a fire caused the roof to collapse last...
Juneteenth kicks off in San Marcos with a Fish Fry
, The annual Juneteenth Federal holiday, held each year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. Today, the holiday is celebrated by all Americans who want to embrace every aspect of American history. Already underway, the Juneteenth Foundation held their annual Fish Fry as part of its Juneteenth festivities last week at the Willie Mae Mitchell Center, 715 Valley St., in San Marcos. Hays County Constable David Peterson, who is also the Juneteenth Foundation board chairman, said the foundation prepared 1,000 pounds of...
CTR special section in this week’s issue
The annual special section of the Post-Register for the Chisholm Trail Roundup can be found in this week’s issue of the Lockhart Post-Register, featuring 20 pages of the schedule, maps, sponsors and all the details of the CTR, including profiles of its musical entertainment.
Pearson graduates from Rhodes College
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Thora Pearson of Lockhart has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. The 175th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College took place on campus May 11. The college conferred 406 degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Accounting, and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Equity.
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