City of Lockhart - City Government

09/04/2026

🇲🇽🎶 LOCKHART — IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 🎶🇲🇽

🇲🇽🎶 LOCKHART — IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! 🎶🇲🇽

The Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lockhart are excited to announce the 2026 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Celebration!

Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12 in Historic Downtown Lockhart
Live on the Michelob ULTRA Stage

Get ready for TWO DAYS of live music, culture, community and celebration in the heart of the BBQ Capital of Texas — and this year’s entertainment lineup is🔥🔥🔥!

🎸 FRIDAY NIGHT

We welcome GRAMMY Award-winning Texas recording artist Rick Treviño! A familiar name to country and Tejano fans alike, Treviño brings a career that has crossed musical boundaries and earned national recognition — and he’s bringing it to Downtown Lockhart!

Then it’s Puro Party Time as La Tropa Estrella takes over the stage! 💃🔥 Bringing the HEAT and a music catalog packed with cumbia favorites, La Tropa Estrella has built a following around the kind of high-energy sound made for the dance floor.

🤠 SATURDAY NIGHT

Texas Country comes to Diez y Seis with Kin Faux! These guys aren’t just bringing the party — they’re bringing the hardware. 🏆 2021 Texas Country Music Association Country Band of the Year, 2023 TCMA Entertainer of the Year, multiple #1 Texas radio hits, and now a 2026 TCMA Band of the Year finalist!

And then… we close out Diez y Seis with a TEJANO LEGEND. 🔥

🎤 Ram Herrera & The Outlaw Band!

Known to generations of Tejano fans as “The Most Wanted Man,” Ram Herrera brings decades of Tejano music to the Michelob ULTRA Stage. A GRAMMY-nominated artist and longtime fixture of the Tejano music scene, Herrera is the perfect way to bring Saturday night — and Diez y Seis 2026 — home! 🇲🇽🎶

And that’s only part of the weekend!

We’ll also have Jessica Ramos, La Nueva Maravilla, Broken Arrow, performances by Lockhart ISD students, the 2026 Diez y Seis Queen Coronation, the City of Lockhart proclamation and our 2026 Royal Court Raffle Drawing!

Diez y Seis is more than a festival. It’s an opportunity to come together and celebrate the music, traditions and Hispanic heritage here in Caldwell County.

We are incredibly grateful to the City of Lockhart, our sponsors, volunteers, performers and everyone who helped us keep this Lockhart tradition alive.

🇲🇽 ¡VIVA DIEZ Y SEIS!
⭐ ¡VIVA LOCKHART! ⭐

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09/03/2026

🌳🚛 REMINDER Monthly Brush Collection Is Included!
All City of Lockhart residential customers receive monthly brush collection as part of the City’s expanded waste and recycling services with Republic Services.

🏡 Place up to 4 cubic yards of brush at the curb on your scheduled collection day.
🌿 Brush and limbs must be:
• Cut to 4 feet or less
• Tied in bundles weighing 50 pounds or less, brush must be tied or it will not be collected
• No more than 6 inches in diameter

🧵 Need twine to bundle limbs?
FREE twine for tying brush is available at City Hall, 308 W. San Antonio St., while supplies last.

📅 Monthly Brush Collection Schedule
• Monday trash route: First Monday of the month
• Tuesday trash route: Second Tuesday of the month
• Thursday trash route: Third Thursday of the month
• Friday trash route: Fourth Friday of the month

More information at: www.CityOfLockhart.gov.

09/02/2026

📣Join us for First Friday in Downtown Lockhart THIS FRIDAY, September 4!
Experience the charm of Downtown Lockhart as local shops and businesses stay open late until 8:00 p.m. for an evening of shopping, dining, and community fun.

Stroll through our historic downtown, discover unique local retailers, and enjoy complimentary snacks, beverages, and special promotions offered by participating businesses. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift, a delicious treat, or simply a great way to spend a summer evening, First Friday is the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and connect with friends and neighbors.

Make plans to shop local, explore downtown, and enjoy everything Lockhart has to offer. We look forward to seeing you there!

📍Downtown Lockhart
🎉Friday, September 4
⏰Participating businesses open until 8:00 p.m.

09/01/2026

🍿REMINDER: last Movies in the Park This Saturday!
Join us for a fun-filled evening under the stars as we feature How to Trail Your Dragon at Lockhart City Park!

🎬Saturday, September 5
🌳Lockhart City Park
⌚️Movie begins at dusk
💲FREE Admission

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your favorite movie snacks, then settle in for a memorable night with family and friends. Arrive early to grab the perfect spot before the movie begins!

We can't wait to see you at the park!

09/01/2026

👮‍♂️Welcome to the Team!
Please join us in welcoming Officer Joaquin Gutierrez, the newest member of the Lockhart Police Department!

Officer Gutierrez was officially sworn in today and received his badge from Police Chief Gary Williamson as he officially joined the department. We are excited to have Officer Gutierrez on our team and look forward to the dedication, professionalism, and commitment he will bring in serving the Lockhart community.

Congratulations, Officer Gutierrez , and welcome to the Lockhart Police Department! 🎉💙

More information about employment opportunities, visit: https://www.cityoflockhart.gov/jobs.aspx

08/31/2026

🐾 CAT OF THE WEEK: SIMBA! 🐾
Meet Simba, our handsome DSH tabby and quite possibly one of the sweetest boys you’ll ever meet! 🥹❤️ He’s ready to trade shelter life for a home of his own—and this week is the perfect time to make it happen!
✨ Simba’s adoption fee is WAIVED ALL WEEK! ✨
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🐾 CAT OF THE WEEK: SIMBA! 🐾



Meet Simba, our handsome DSH tabby and quite possibly one of the sweetest boys you’ll ever meet! 🥹❤️ He’s ready to trade shelter life for a home of his own—and this week is the perfect time to make it happen!



✨ Simba’s adoption fee is WAIVED ALL WEEK! ✨



Come meet this sweet guy and see if Simba is the missing piece to your family. 🏡🐱



📍 Lockhart Animal Shelter

547 Old McMahan Trail, Lockhart, TX

📞 (512) 398-4401 ext. 2

📧 [email protected]

08/25/2026

🚗⛳ GOLF CART SAFETY: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Planning to operate a golf cart on Lockhart streets? Before you hit the road, make sure your golf cart and its driver meet all City requirements.

Golf carts must be properly equipped with:
✅ Head lamps and tail lamps
✅ Turn signals
✅ Rearview mirrors
✅ Seat belts
✅ Amber and red reflectors
✅ Slow-moving vehicle emblem
✅ Annual permit from the Lockhart Police Department
✅ required to have insurance and the sticker displayed on the front (typically on the lower left side of the windshield)

Golf carts may only be operated on streets with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and operators must have a valid driver’s license.

🚓 Need to register your golf cart?
Stop by the Lockhart Police Department, 214 Bufkin Ln., or call 512-398-4401 for more information or download the form here: https://tinyurl.com/5mcuaxks

Help keep Lockhart streets safe by making sure you and your golf cart are ready for the road! Drive safely, follow the rules, and look out for one another.

08/24/2026

🎶 THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SEASON OF COURTHOUSE NIGHTS! 🎶 A special thank you to all the residents, families, visitors, performers, vendors, and community partners who came out to enjoy the final Courthouse Nights event of the season!

Throughout the season, Courthouse Nights brought our community together in the heart of Downtown Lockhart for evenings filled with live music, local talent, great food, and plenty of fun. Your support and enthusiasm helped make each event a memorable celebration of everything that makes Lockhart such a special place.

We’re already looking forward to another exciting season of Courthouse Nights and more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors on the historic Caldwell County Courthouse lawn.

Thank you, Lockhart, for another incredible season! 🎸🎉 We’ll see you next year!

08/21/2026

🌟🚓 SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026! 🚒🚑
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 starting at 6 pm, and join the Lockhart Police Department, Lockhart Fire Department, and Lockhart EMS for National Night Out!

National Night Out is all about bringing our community together. This annual event strengthens relationships between neighbors and first responders while promoting safer, more connected neighborhoods throughout Lockhart.

🏡 HOST A NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY!
Want to bring National Night Out to your neighborhood? Gather your neighbors, plan a block party, and invite Lockhart’s first responders to stop by and say hello!

📞 Register your neighborhood:
Contact Tina Ramsey at 512-398-4401 or email [email protected].

⏰ Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 29 at 12 pm.
Whether you're hosting a block party or joining your neighbors for the evening, we look forward to connecting with you!

🚓 🚒 🚑 Neighbors. First Responders. One Community.
We can't wait to see you at National Night Out 2026!

08/20/2026

📚 Dr. Eugene Clark Library Improvements Underway!
Exterior and interior improvements at the Dr. Eugene Clark Library began as part of ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance this historic community landmark.

Work began with exterior cleaning, surface preparation, minor repairs, and painting and will be followed by interior painting. The project is expected to take approximately six to eight weeks to complete.

Crews are coordinating work around scheduled library programs and the September 11–12 Diez y Seis Celebration to help minimize disruptions.

We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements are completed and look forward to seeing the library refreshed inside and out! 📖✨