City of Lockhart - City Government

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! 📖✨

08/18/2026

♻️ WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED & WHEN?
Recycling in Lockhart is easier than ever with Republic Services’ Expanded Waste & Recycling Services!

📅 When is recycling collected?
Recycling is picked up every other week on your regular collection day. Be sure to check your collection schedule to know whether you’re on an A or B recycling week.

♻️ What can I recycle?
Lockhart uses single-stream recycling, which means accepted recyclable materials can all go together in your recycling cart—no sorting required!

Knowing what belongs in your recycling cart helps reduce contamination and ensures recyclable materials can be properly processed.

📍 Not sure when your recycling is collected?
View the recycling collection routes and schedule here:
https://tinyurl.com/3srsy8b4

08/17/2026

Last Courthouse Nights coming up this Friday night! Don't miss it!!!
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AUGUST 21st! 2 weeks away! Our LAST show of the season! We are super proud and pumped to bring Houston’s own 𝓝𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓫𝓲𝓻𝓭 to the square! Nightbird Tribute is a Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac tribute band where every song is a hit! AND…we thought it would be fun to host a Night of 1000 Stevies to commemorate the all-powerful Nicks and to close out our 6th season!

So wear the black, wear the 70’s look, put on the flowy skirt, let your hand down, shake your tambourine and JOIN US! (Talking to you too guys & dudes!)

7-8pm - 107.9 KLKT Radio Lockhart DJ’s (to be announced)
8:30-10 - Nightbird 🕊️🖤✨

BYOEverything! Take advantage of the downtown bars and restaurants and enjoy an evening of stellar tunes!

𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙖’ 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙣! 🎶🎶🎶

08/12/2026

🚛♻️ Old Trash & Recycling Cart Roundup ALL NEXT WEEK!
Still have your OLD trash or recycling carts? Republic Services will conduct a second roundup of cart pickups Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21.

Here’s what you need to do:
✅ Beginning August 17, place BOTH of your OLD trash and recycling carts at the curb on your regular collection day.
✅ Make sure your old carts are completely empty.
✅ Leave the carts at the curb until they are picked up. Crews will be working throughout the week, so even if your regular collection day has passed, please keep them out until pickup is complete.

Once all old carts have been collected, a comprehensive cart audit will be conducted to verify collection records and ensure customer accounts are accurate. This process will help confirm that all carts have been properly accounted for and that billing reflects the correct level of service.

📞 Still have your old carts after August 21? Call 512-243-2833 for assistance.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation Republic Services completes the transition to expanded waste and recycling services!

🌐 Learn more about the new services, collection schedules, recycling, brush and bulky waste, and more at cityoflockhart.gov.