June 13, 2025
Statement Regarding Events During the Chisholm Trail Roundup Parade
The City of Lockhart and Lockhart Police Department are aware of the inaccurate statements made by local organizations regarding the No Kings events planned to take place on Saturday. To be clear, the City did not state that it would instruct police officers to arrest protestors for exercising their constitutionally protected rights. Public safety for all participants is our number one priority, especially during a historic and family-friendly event like the Chisholm Trail Roundup. The Lockhart Police Department (LPD) will be present at the parade for traffic control and security purposes. The LPD does not and will not enforce parade rules that have been set by parade organizers.
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June 13, 2025
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Tatiana Salazar
tsalazar@lockhart-tx.org
(O) (512)398-3461, ext. 2520
(C) (512) 644-9600
Lockhart Police Arrest Man Connected to Overnight Crime Spree
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Lockhart Police identified and arrested a man connected to a series of overnight burglaries in a residential neighborhood east of U.S. 183. Several pieces of evidence, including surveillance footage provided by residents, were key in the identification of 17-year-old Carlos Hernandez of Lockhart. Police also conducted a search warrant at Hernandez’s residence, which led to the discovery of additional evidence.
Hernandez faces several charges, including the following:
- Two counts of burglary of a habitation, a second-degree felony
- Burglary of a building, felony
- Burglary of a vehicle
- Theft of a vehicle, a third-degree felony
- Unlawful carrying of a weapon
- Evading on foot.
The Lockhart Police Department would like to thank those who came forward and provided video evidence of the crimes.
Video provided by resident
“Video and photo evidence can be a powerful tool in piecing together the truth and helping us bring those responsible to justice,” said Gary Williamson, Chief of Police. “What may seem like a small detail to you could make a big difference in our investigation. When we work together, we can make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.”
Residents are always encouraged to come forward and report crime incidents in their neighborhood.
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June 5, 2025
A proclamation for KLKT Day, the purchase of equipment for the police department, an interlocal agreement Lockhart ISD for a future aquatic center, a grant for the future aquatic center, an application for funding for a sidewalk improvement project, and advisory board nominations were discussed at the June 3 City Council meeting.
Back row (L-R): Councilmember at-large Brad Westmoreland, District 1 Councilmember Juan Mendoza, District 4 Councilmember Jeffry Michelson, District 2 Councilmember John Castillo
Front row (L-R): Mayor Pro-Tem Angie Gonzales-Sanchez, Mayor Lew White, Councilmember District 3 John Lairsen
KLKT Day Proclamation
Mayor White presented a proclamation to KLKT-FM declaring June 1, 2025 as KLKT Day.
Purchase of Equipment for Police Department
City Council approved the purchase of in-car laptops for the Lockhart Police Department. These laptops will replace outdated in-car computers currently deployed in patrol vehicles.
Interlocal Agreement with Lockhart ISD (LISD) for Future Aquatic Facility
City Council approved an interlocal agreement (ILA) between the City and LISD that establishes a 40-year initial lease agreement, with the right to extend the lease for two (2) additional terms of twenty (20) years each. The lease provides approximately 8.1 acres of LISD property for the construction of an aquatic facility and a potential future recreation center. The property is located on the southwest portion of the Navarro Elementary School property at the intersection of San Jacinto St. and Center St.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Park Grant
City Council approved a Grant Agreement between the City and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The grant of $750,000 will support construction funding for the new aquatic facility project.
Application for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Project
City Council approved a resolution that supports the City’s application to TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives call for projects to fund expansions to the City's sidewalk network. The proposed projects entail approximately 2.6 miles of sidewalks. If approved, the City will be responsible for a local match of 20% of project costs.
Advisory Board Nominations
City Council appointed Justin Wells to the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation and Curtis Hawkins to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Other
The Council also received the second quarterly report of misdemeanor marijuana arrests and citations in accordance with the Lockhart Freedom Act.
City Manager’s Report
Progress update on the Downtown Revitalization Project
The overall project is now 65% complete. Watermain installation is 100% complete. The watermains have been tested and are now in service.
FY 2025-26 Budget Workshops
The budget workshops for the upcoming fiscal year are scheduled as follows:
- June 11 – FY 25-26 Budget Workshop: General Fund
- June 12 – FY 25-25 Budget Workshop: Enterprise & Special Revenue Funds
- Both workshops begin at 6:30 p.m.
Indoor Recreation Center Project Update
Parks and Recreation staff have held a pre-submittal meeting with consulting firms for the indoor recreation center project. Request for Qualifications will be accepted until June 12. Interviews will follow on the week of June 23, with final selection taking place on June 27.
City-Wide Neighborhood Watch Organizational Meeting
The Lockhart Police Department will host a Neighborhood Watch Organizational Meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Dr. Eugene Clark Library, 217 S. Main St.
Residents will have the opportunity to learn about:
- What a Neighborhood Watch Group is
- How to start their own group
- How to recruit neighbors
- How to create communication plans
This invitation is extended to all residents of Lockhart.
2025 Chisholm Trail Roundup
The annual Chisholm Trail Roundup takes place on Thursday, June 12 to Saturday, June 14. This year, the parade will travel down San Antonio St., then turn south when it reaches Main St.
City Park and the splash pad will be closed from Monday, June 9 to Monday, June 16 for preparations and the event. The Maple St. Splash Pad will remain open during this time.
Movies in the Park
The Movies in the Park schedule for this year has been set. This free, family-friendly summer event is at City Park. Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. The screenings are listed below:
- June 21: The Wild Robot
- July 19: Mufasa: The Lion King
- August 16: Paddington in Peru
ATTENTION: This is a recap of the highlights of action taken at the June 3, 2025 Council meeting. The complete agenda can be found by visiting: City of Lockhart, TX (lockhart-tx.org).
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Lockhart, Texas (the "City"), at its meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. on July 15, 2025 (the "meeting"), at its regular meeting place in the Clark Library Annex-Council Chambers, 217 South Main Street, 3rd Floor, Lockhart, Texas, tentatively proposes to authorize the issuance of one or more series of interest bearing certificates of obligation for certain projects for improving, constructing, equipping, acquiring, or designing the City’s: (1) parks and recreation facilities, to include an aquatics center, recreation center and improving Lions Park; (2) public safety facilities, including the acquisition of land for police and fire facilities; (3) existing administration building; and (4) the payment of professional services in connection therewith including fiscal and engineering fees and the costs of issuing the certificates of obligation related thereto in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000. The City presently proposes to provide for the payment of the certificates of obligation by the levy of ad valorem taxes, within the limits prescribed by law. The certificates of obligation will be additionally payable from a limited pledge of surplus revenues of the City's water and wastewater system not to exceed $1,000.
The following information is required pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.049(b)(4): As of May 20, 2025, principal of all outstanding debt obligations, including debt obligations in the process of issuance, of the City is $17,845,000. As of May 20, 2025, combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations, including debt obligations in the process of issuance, of the City on time and in full is $20,608,555.25. The maximum principal amount of the Certificates to be authorized is $20,000,000. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates to be authorized on time and in full is $39,636,083.33. The maximum interest rate for the Certificates may not exceed the maximum legal interest rate. The maximum maturity date of the Certificates to be authorized is August 1, 2055.
Starting Tuesday, June 24, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) will start converting the disinfectant used in the Luling Water Treatment Plant—which supplies Lockhart—from chloramine to free chlorine. The annual temporary disinfectant conversion, which is required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), takes 30 days. Then, the disinfectant will be switched back to chloramine. The GBRA says the process burns off excess ammonia build-up and oxidizes bio-film build-up that might be forming in distribution systems.
During the conversion, you may notice a change in taste or appearance of your tap water. The water is constantly tested and remains SAFE TO DRINK.
For questions, call the Water/Wastewater Department at 512-398-3615.