City of Lockhart - City Government

🇺🇸🎆 Lockhart Celebrates America 250 with FREE family fun from MORNING to NIGHT! 🎆🇺🇸
Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for a full day of patriotic festivities at the Courthouse Square, Lockhart Public Library, and Lockhart City Park.

Downtown & Library Activities
🇺🇸 Patriotic Parade
🎖️ Posting of the Colors
🎶 Live music performances
🎉 Family activities
🌭 Free hot dogs & birthday cake at the Library
🪙 Commemorative coins available while supplies last

Lockhart City Park Activities
🐟 FREE Kids Fishing (ages 15 and under)
🏊 FREE swimming beginning at noon
🛍️ Vendors
🐐 Petting zoo
🚂 Kiddie train rides
🎵 Live entertainment
🏅 Prizes and a co****le tournament
🎈 Kids activities
🪂 Skydivers leading into the spectacular fireworks finale

Bring your lawn chairs, family, and patriotic spirit for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the BBQ Capital of Texas!

📅 Saturday, July 4 | 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
📍 Courthouse Square, Lockhart Public Library & Lockhart City Park.

🔗 View the complete schedule and event details: https://bit.ly/4fWLo25

🇺🇸 💥Lockhart Celebrates America 250! Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. for a full day of FREE family fun at the Courthouse Square, Library, and Lockhart City Park as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

Activities at Lockhart City Park: FREE kids fishing for ages 15 and under, FREE swimming beginning at noon, vendors, petty zoo, kiddie train rides, live entertainment, prizes a co****le tournament, kids activities, skydivers leading into the fireworks finale! Bring your lawn chairs, family, and patriotic spirit for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in Lockhart! Bring your coolers and lawn chairs but NO GLASS CONTAINERS.

More information and entire schedule can be found at https://bit.ly/4nTahxD.

📅 Reminder: City of Lockhart offices will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Police, fire, and emergency services will remain available. Regular business hours will resume Monday, June 22.

As we honor Juneteenth, we join communities across the nation in recognizing this important day in American history.

🚛♻️ Expanded waste and recycling services are coming to Lockhart!
The Lockhart City Council has approved a new seven-year Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services Agreement with Republic Services of Central Texas, LLC (Central Texas Refuse), bringing enhanced technology and expanded collection options to residents and businesses.

🗓️ New services will begin:
• July 1, 2026 – Commercial customers
• August 1, 2026 – Residential customers

The new agreement is designed to improve convenience, expand recycling opportunities, and provide additional waste collection options for the community.

More information, including FAQs, rates, container exchange details, collection schedules, and service updates, will be available SOON at www.cityoflockhart.gov. More information about this announcement, go to: https://bit.ly/3SevAOl.

Stay weather aware. Register to get Emergency Warnings by Text, Email or Phone: https://warncentraltexas.org/

🎶🌙 Spend your Friday evening under the stars at Courthouse Nights in Downtown Lockhart featuring The Soul Supporters!

Join us Friday, June 19, for another unforgettable evening of live music, family fun, and community spirit on the lawn of the Caldwell County Courthouse. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a relaxing night in the heart of Texas' Original BBQ Capital.

🎵 Live Music
📍 Caldwell County Courthouse Lawn
📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ Music begins at 7 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission

Gather your family and friends and experience one of Lockhart's favorite summer traditions. We’ll see you downtown for a night of great music and great memories!

🚧🐾 LOCKHART ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATION UPDATE 🐾🚧
Beginning June 15, the Lockhart Animal Shelter will undergo important facility improvements designed to better protect the health and welfare of animals in our care.

These renovations include:
🐶 Creating a dedicated isolation and new animal intake area
🐶 Improving indoor dog kennels to help reduce the spread of illness and disease
🐶 Enhancing our ability to safely care for shelter animals now and in the future

During construction, our dogs will be temporarily housed outdoors while the indoor kennel building is renovated. As a result, kennel space will be extremely limited.

🙏 HOW YOU CAN HELP
🏡 Foster a Dog or Puppy
One of the biggest ways you can help is by opening your home to a shelter dog during construction. Foster homes provide a quiet, comfortable environment away from the noise, commotion, and stress associated with renovations. Even a short-term foster placement can make a tremendous difference for an animal's well-being.

🐾 Help Limit Animal Intakes When Possible
If you find a healthy stray animal, please consider:
• Checking for an owner before bringing the animal to the shelter
• Holding the animal temporarily while we assist with reunification efforts
• Reaching out to friends, family, neighbors, and local social media groups

Every animal that can safely remain outside the shelter helps us continue caring for those already in our custody during this temporary disruption.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support as we work to improve our facility and better serve the animals and citizens of our community. ❤️

Please contact the shelter if you are interested in fostering or would like additional information.

🎬🍿 REMINDER! This Saturday night is the first movie! Movies in the Park is BACK this summer in Lockhart! Gather your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs for three fun-filled evenings under the stars at Lockhart City Park.
📅 Movie Lineup:
Starting at 7 pm
🐰 June 20 – Hoppers
🐉 July 11 – How to Train Your Dragon
🚀 August 8 – Elio
All movies are FREE and open to the public. Come early to grab a good spot, enjoy the park, and make memories with the community before the movie begins.
We can't wait to see you at Movies in the Park! 🌟
More information: https://bit.ly/4x8tCiy

🚧 Road Closure Notice – North Pecos Street 🚧
The former bar building located at 838 N. Pecos Street is scheduled for demolition beginning Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18.

To ensure public safety during the demolition process, N. Pecos Street between Mesquite Street and Tank Street will be closed to traffic. A signed detour route will be in place to help motorists safely navigate around the work area.

Residents and drivers are encouraged to plan for possible delays and use alternate routes when traveling in the area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this property is removed.