Frequently Asked Questions

No spaces are available to rent at this time. If you would like to be put on the waiting list for hangar rentals, please complete the form online https://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Parks-Dept-26/Request-To-Be-Placed-on-Lampasas-Municip-98 or contact parks-secretary@cityoflampasas.com .

Yes. A courtesy car is available upon request. The Lampasas Municipal Airport courtesy vehicle is first come, first served. There is no guarantee it will be available. There is a sign-out sheet in the Pilot's lounge that we ask you to complete. The gate code for re-entry and the keys to the courtesy vehicle is located with the sign-out sheet. We ask that you replace the fuel that you use. If you have any questions, please contact Parks Secretary, Lupe Charping at (512) 556-6831 or email parks-secretary@cityoflampasas.com

When emailing the Municipal Court, please allow 24 business hours for a response; as emails are handled in the order in which they are received.

Thank you in advance.

The course is open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. We are only closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Kristopher Morin

Please email pool@cityoflampasas.com and parks-secretary@cityoflampasas.com to schedule and reserve a date time.

Please send an email to pool@cityoflampasas.com and parks-secretary@cityoflampasas.com .

NO- These structures are not able to be secured and can blow into other areas causing injury or damage.

Hanna Pool - Water and fruit are allowed. You and your family may picnic in the park outside of our gates and re-enter to finish your day of swimming. Hancock Pool - Outside food and drinks are allowed. Families may picnic in the park or inside the gate.

• Must be 48 inches tall to ride
• Riders must wear swimsuit
• One rider at a time, no doubles or chains
• Enter slide in a sitting position
• Feet first only
• Riders can go down in a sitting position or lay down on back with arms across chest
• Do not grab sides of slide
• Wait for lifeguard's starting instructions
• No tubes, mats or life jackets in flume
• No t-shirts, flippers, fins, goggles or masks
• Do not stop on slide
• Cannot ride slide if you weigh over 250lbs
• Line forms on pool deck
• Exit catch pool immediately

WARNING:  Pregnant women and riders with heart or back condition should not use this ride

WARNING: Failure to follow slide rules can result in serious injury to yourself and others and loss of your privilege to use slide

14-17 year old individuals can attend Hanna Springs and Hancock Pools with a signed Parent Authorization Form on file at the Pools.   Click link to download the Parent Authorization Form

All flotation devices must be Coast Guard Approved.

No flotation devices with air will be permitted in the Pools. 

You can contact LPU at 512-556-3641 and find out what your last reading was and then compare it to what your meter is currently reading. LPU does take customer requested re-reads, but please note that if the reading is correct, there will be a $20 service charge added to your utility bill.

Contact City Hall at 512-556-8315 to set up a time you can meet with the Lampasas Electric Department. They need to come out and see what can be done to help with the problem.

Call City Hall at 512-556-8315 to set up a time when the City can meet with you to see if a light can be installed and get information on the installation fee and monthly charge.

Play it safe, contact City Hall at 512-556-8315 or after hours call Police Department at 512-556-3644 and give them your information and let us check it out before you touch take care of it.

Contact the Lampasas Police Department at 512-556-3644.

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If you live inside the Lampasas city limits, there is no charge for your first library card. If you live outside the city limits, there will be a $10 non-resident fee assessed. Replacements for lost cards are $3 each.

You will need to call the County Office at 512-556-8277.

Please understand that surrendering your pet to an animal shelter should always be a last resort.  Please understand that Staff will do their very best to make room to accept your pet but it will not be the day you call.  We have to be mindful of current space in the shelter if we want to continue on our goal of not having to euthanize animals due to overcrowding. Make sure you allow time to rehome or surrender as it will not be a same day service.  Rehoming the animal outside of the shelter would be better for the animal's mental wellbeing and is always preferred.  Animal shelters were not created to accept owned animals to rehome but rather to assist with lost/found/stray animals as a service of public safety.  The staff can give you suggestions on ways to safety rehome your pet outside of an animal shelter while you wait for space to allow us to intake or offer support/solutions to possibly help or correct the issue leading you to considering rehoming in the first place.  Animals with severe behavioral issues or bite histories will not be accepted into the adoption program.

If we have one of your animals, please let us know as soon as possible. Animals on impound are held for three days if not wearing any identification and for five days if wearing identification (identification would include a rabies tag, a personalized tag, or a microchip). Proof of ownership is required to reclaim any animal, and a current rabies vaccination must be provided on all dogs and cats. After the Impound period is complete, the animal becomes the property of the Shelter, and the animal will undergo an adoption evaluation. If an owner fails to reclaim their animal, they are still responsible for all fees involved.

There is no greater way to help Animal Shelters than to adopt.  You are saving the life of an animal that most likely finds itself at the shelter at no real fault of its own.  Most animals that find themselves at the shelter, came to us as strays with unknown backgrounds. Staff will use their training and knowledge to give their best guess on breed, age, temperament, and health. We do not have a Veterinarian on staff, but we are trained to watch for signs of illness. We will be completely honest with any illness or behavior issues we notice in any of the animals we have up for adoption. We will also try our best to explain the breed’s activity levels to ensure that this animal is a good fit for your lifestyle.  We cannot guarantee the health or temperament of any animals we have available for adoption.  All dogs available for adoption will have age-appropriate distemper/parvo vaccinations, Bordetella vaccinations if old enough, general deworming, and will be treated for fleas and ticks. Our dogs have been tested for heartworms if over 6 months of age. Rabies Vaccinations are required to be done within seven days of adoption, and the spay /neuter is required to be done within thirty days of adoption. Both are at the expense of the adopter if not done prior to adoption. All cats are given age-appropriate distemper vaccinations, general deworming, and are treated for fleas and ticks. Our cats have not been tested for Feline Leukemia or Feline AIDS virus. Rabies Vaccinations are required to be done within seven days of adoption, and the spay /neuter is required to be done within thirty days of adoption. Both are at the expense of the adopter if not done prior to adoption.

 It is required that you bring a crate or cage when adopting a cat.  Cat adoption fee is $20.  Dog adoption fee is $30.  We do recommend calling before driving out to make sure the animal is still available and not currently in foster.  

Once an animal has completed its impound time or it is surrendered by its’ owner, it can be evaluated for adoption, sent to a rescue partner, or humanely euthanized. Public safety is one of our main priorities.  With that being said no animal with a known bite history can be placed up for adoption through our facility.  Those animal can be sent to a rescue partner.  All other animals would have to pass our adoption criteria to be placed into the adoption program.  In balancing the welfare of the animals with our responsibility to the public we recognize that not all animals are suitable for placement through of facility.  When the difficult decision is made to end an animal’s life, we perform compassionate euthanasia.

 For an animal to meet our adoption criteria is must NOT:

            *Have a bite history with humans

            *Show aggression to other animals beyond what we determine to be reasonable and safe

            *Have a medical issue that requires care beyond what we can provide

            *Become overly stress and destructive while house in a shelter environment 

All dogs available for adoption will have age appropriate distemper/parvo vaccinations, Bordetella vaccinations if old enough, general deworming, and will be treated for fleas and ticks depending on funding for medication. Dogs over six months will be tested for heartworms if the tests are currently available. Rabies Vaccinations are required to be done within seven days of adoption (or by 16 weeks of age), and the spay /neuter is required to be done within thirty days of adoption (or by 6 months of age). Both are at the expense of the adopter.
All cats are given age appropriate distemper vaccinations, general deworming, and are treated for ear mites, fleas and ticks depending on funding for medication. Our cats have not been tested for Feline Leukemia or Feline AIDS virus. Rabies Vaccinations are required to be done within seven days of adoption (or by 16 weeks of age), and the spay /neuter is required to be done within thirty days of adoption (or by 6 months of age). Both are at the expense of the adopter.
All other vaccinations and medical expenses after the day of adoption are at the expense of the adopter.

Yes. Our donation wish list can be found on this site. You can also make cash, check, or credit card donations at the shelter during business hours.

Please contact Lupe Charping, Parks Secretary at the City Administration Building, (512) 556-6831 or email parks-secretary@cityoflampasas.com, regarding rental of any City Park Facility for availability and costs associated.

Ruth Eakin Theatre and Hancock Park Pavilion is a $75.00 rental fee with a $75.00 refundable deposit.

The deposit fee is refundable provided the facility is clean and the agreement for use of the facility has not been breached.

No camping is allowed in the Park by City Ordinance unless a special permit is obtained. Please contact  (512) 556-6831, regarding obtaining a special permit.

The City Manager.

Contact 512-556-6831 or use the contact us form on the website to request an appointment.

Lampasas City Ordinances, Chapter 78 Traffic and Vehicles Section 78-224 prohibits parking any boat, trailer, non-motor vehicle or recreational vehicle on any public street, except as provided by exception.

The exceptions are:

 (1) Parking a boat, trailer, non-motor vehicle or non-motorized recreational vehicle on a public street that is connected or otherwise secure to a motor vehicle; provided such boat, non-motor vehicle or non-motorized recreational vehicle is in compliance with section 78-223.

(2) Parking a recreational vehicle on a public street, for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle, but in no event for no longer than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.

(3) Parking trailers, utility trailers, trailer-mounted equipment, or wheel-mounted machinery on a public street, when such trailers, machinery and equipment are specifically being utilized to serve a project that has received a permit from the City’s Building Department, but only for so long as the project is actively under development.  All such equipment shall be removed from public streets within 72 hours after the project is completed.

For a period not longer than seventy two (72) consecutive hours.  Lampasas City Ordinance Chapter 78, Section 78-223 states, parking of a vehicle, if not otherwise restricted or prohibited by City Ordinance or placement of an obstruction on improved portion of any public street, city right-of-way or alleyway for a period longer than seventy-two hours (72) consecutive hours is prohibited.  

Per Ordinance you may only park your recreational vehicle on the street while loading or unloading.

The Lampasas Police Department will attempt to locate the owner/responsible person to simply inform them of the City Ordinance violation and give them an opportunity to comply with it.  If they comply, the issue will be resolved with a warning and no further action will be taken; however, If no owner information or responsible person is known or located then after 48 hours, usually 72 hours depending on the circumstances, the vehicle is considered an abandoned vehicle in accordance with City Ordinance Chapter 34 and the Texas Transportation Code Section 683.002 and can be towed. If the owner/responsible person is contacted and they do not comply with this City Ordinance, they can be issued a Class C Misdemeanor parking citation and their vehicle/boat/trailer/RV, etc. can be towed.

If unaddressed, they may become detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the public, and accordingly, are made to protect the public.

Patients diagnosed with COVID-19 report mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms of COVID-19 may show up 2-14 days after exposure and may include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

General population: If you are in generally good health and have a mild illness, stay home, and take care of yourself like you would for the flu. If symptoms worsen, call your doctor.

At-Risk Populations: If you are 65 years or older and/or have other medical problems like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or cancer – and have fever or symptoms – call your doctor. If you are not sick enough to be hospitalized, you can recover at home. Follow your physician’s instructions or refer to CDC guidance for how to take care of yourself at home. Follow CDC instructions for how to take care of yourself at home.

Your doctor will help make the decision whether you should get tested for coronavirus. Some public health labs in Texas are now testing, and local or regional health departments must approve each test.

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus and other infectious illnesses, please follow good hygiene practices including:

• Wash hands often, for 20 seconds and encourage others to do the same.
• If no soap and water are available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Disinfect surfaces, buttons, handles, knobs, and other frequently-touched places.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse, and Lampasas, TX, is in the direct path of totality. In a solar eclipse, the moon gets between the Sun and Earth. In a total solar eclipse, people in the path of totality see the Sun’s bright disk totally covered by the moon for a short time. Totality begins at approximately 1:35 p.m. and lasts about 4 minutes 23.5 seconds.

• Duration of Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024: 2 hours, 40 minutes, 22 seconds
• Duration of totality: 4 minutes, 26 seconds
• Partial begins: 12:18:03 p.m. (CDT)
• Full begins: 1:35:23 p.m.
• Maximum: 1:37:36 p.m.
• Full ends: 1:39:49 p.m.
• Partial ends: 2:58:25 p.m.

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Yes, not only will Lampasas be in the path of totality for the 2024 total eclipse, the town will experience an annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (“totality”) when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality.

 The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or handheld solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are unsafe for looking at the sun; they transmit thousands of times too much sunlight. Refer to the American Astronomical Society (AAS) Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters & Viewers page for a list of manufacturers and authorized dealers of eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers verified to be compliant with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for such products.

 Do not buy solar eclipse glasses from Amazon or third party

• Buy from a reputable source 
• Glasses available from:
  • Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce
  • Lampasas Library
  • Hodges & Sargent
  • My Girls
  • Moonies Hemporium

LampasasEclipse2024@cityoflampasas.com

• Internet-network congestion due to the influx of people in the area using the internet at the same time
• Cellular-network congestion due to the influx of people in the area using the network at the same time
• Traffic congestion
• Schools will be closed, please prepare for childcare if needed
• Possible food and bottled water shortages
• Gas shortages
• Pharmacies may be closed
• Businesses and Banks may be closed

Predicting how many visitors will come to Lampasas to view the Eclipse is difficult. The City is basing the expected number of visitors on historical numbers from the Solar Eclipse in 2017. Cities in the path of totality in 2017 for the duration that Lampasas is in 2024 saw a mass influx of thousands of visitors to their town. As long as weather permits, Lampasas can likely predict:

• Thousands of visitors, double or triple the City’s population
• Large-scale events happening in nearby cities will draw crowds to Lampasas
• Hotels, AirBnBs and RV Parks will reach capacity
• Residents and Businesses need to be prepared

The City is undergoing internal planning and public outreach to ensure we are prepared for the Solar Eclipse 2024 event.

The County, the Sheriff’s Department, the City of Lampasas’ Police and Fire Departments, and Hamilton EMS are working concurrently to address public safety and prepare for the event by gathering information, planning, managing logistics, gathering supplies, and training.

The County and the City are doing public outreach to gather information and ensure the public is prepared for the Solar Eclipse event by hosting town halls. They are also working on determining public viewing sites and handling logistics for the week of the event, including securing port-o-potties, road closures, security, and more.

The Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce and Lampasas Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) are contacting businesses to ensure they’re prepared for the Solar Eclipse event. The Chamber and the LEDC host quarterly business roundtables and targeted industry meetings. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch with the Chamber at 512-556-5172.

The decision to stay open is up to each business. Non-essential businesses may not need to be open. Will your employees be able to get to work? Walk through your daily activities and think about what may not be available on April 8 due to the influx of people. How well will your business operate if you need internet, cell phone service, or even gas?

If you choose to stay open, please ensure you are prepared. Also, this is your opportunity to think outside the box for businesses that remain open. Consider what services and/or products may not be readily available and provide them to improve your customers' experience.

You can download a complete list of emergency contacts here.

Partial Start time is 12:18:05 (12:18PM). Starting at 13:35:25 (1:35 PM) on Monday April 8, 2024 the city of Lampasas will experience a total Solar Eclipse for 4 minutes and 24.3 seconds.

Merchandise can be purchased at the Lampasas Public Library

• Sheets of decals: $10.00
• Eclipse glasses: $2.00 each

The City is hosting two Solar Eclipse Events. 

• Beyond the Horizon with NASA - Total Eclipse at the Parks
• Cosmic Camp-out at Creek's Edge - Total Eclipse at the Parks

• Residents and Business Owners that are hosting events for the Solar Eclipse in April 2024 are encouraged to submit an event form for emergency management purposes and to have their event posted on the Chamber of Commerce Calendar. https://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-3/Eclipse-Event-Submission-Form-93
• The Calendar will continue to populate as the event approaches. 
• To view the public Solar Eclipse Events in Lampasas, please click here:  Event Calendar | Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce (lampasaschamber.org)

Event organizers, residents, and business owners that are hosting public events for the Solar Eclipse 2024 are encouraged to submit an Eclipse Event Submission Form. 

https://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-3/Eclipse-Event-Submission-Form-93

Event organizers, residents, and business owners that are hosting private events for the Solar Eclipse 2024 are encouraged to submit an Eclipse Event Submission Form. https://www.lampasas.org/FormCenter/Contact-Us-3/Eclipse-Event-Submission-Form-93

Your private event will not be posted on public websites; however; the submittal will notify emergency personnel of the event in case of emergency.  

Yes, viewing a solar eclipse requires solar eclipse glasses. Without proper eye protection, viewing a solar eclipse can cause significant damage to your eyes.

During the Solar Eclipse Event campsites are being offered at the WM Brook Park and the 580 Sports Complex for a fee. 

Per City of Lampasas Code of Ordinances 

CHAPTER 54-PARKS & RECREATION 

DIVISION 2. - SULPHUR CREEK

Sec. 54-141. - Bathing, swimming, fishing or wading in portion from U.S. Highway 281 bridge to water plant prohibited; exceptions.

It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to bathe, swim, fish, wade in or otherwise use or occupy that portion of Sulphur Creek or its banks and property immediately adjacent thereto extending from the U.S. Highway 281 bridge through the entire length of the golf course. 

Sec. 54-142. - Swimming or bathing in portion from Naruna Road Crossing to Chestnut Street footbridge; 

It shall be unlawful for any person to swim or bathe in that portion of Sulphur Creek extending from the Naruna Road Crossing to the Chestnut Street footbridge.  

Per City of Lampasas Code of Ordinances

          Chapter 54- PARKS & RECREATION 

            Sec. 54-167. - Hours of operation/temporary closures by the city.

Unless otherwise closed, and unless such closure is noted by signs posted at the park and/or field facility, city parks are open daily to the public as follows: 

• Daily between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. 

The city expressly reserves the right to close, or otherwise limit access to, any city park, recreational facility, or other public property under the control of the city if, in the opinion of the city, conditions such as inclement weather, poor field/ground conditions, or other park, grounds, equipment or facility conditions exist that would make occupancy and/or use of the city property dangerous to the public or detrimental to the public property. 

It shall be unlawful for any person to enter into a closed city property or otherwise use a closed facility. Additionally, it shall be unlawful for any person to damage closed city property, through any use thereof, when field, grounds, equipment, or facility conditions exist such that use may result in abnormal wear and tear, in extraordinary maintenance, or necessitate unusual repairs of such properties.       

Lead is a naturally occurring metallic element found in air, soil, and water. It was historically used in gasoline, paint, ceramics, batteries, and plumbing because it is pliable and resists leaks. Lead’s symbol, Pb, comes from the Latin word for plumbing. While lead is still found in some products, it has been banned from plumbing materials since 1986 under the U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act. The definition of "lead-free" was tightened in 2014, reducing allowable lead content to a maximum of 0.25% for pipes and fixtures.

Lead is highly toxic, even in small amounts. Long-term exposure can lead to brain and kidney damage, blood disorders, and developmental problems, particularly in young children and pregnant women. Children are more vulnerable to lead exposure, which can cause central and peripheral nervous system damage, learning disabilities, shorter stature, impaired hearing, and impaired formation and function of blood cells. For infants consuming formula mixed with contaminated water, the EPA estimates that drinking water can contribute 40-60% of their lead exposure.

Lead is typically not present in water when it leaves the treatment facility or in water mains. However, it can enter drinking water through lead service lines or household plumbing, especially in homes built before 1988. Lead can leach into water or break off into particles when service lines or plumbing contain lead materials.

No level of lead is considered safe for consumption, as it can accumulate in the body over time. Households with pregnant women, infants, or young children are at greater risk for the harmful effects of lead at even low levels. It is recommended to take steps to eliminate or reduce exposure wherever possible.

Lead in drinking water is colorless, tasteless, and odorless. The only way to know for sure is to have your water tested by a certified laboratory. Contact City of Lampasas or a licensed plumber to determine if the pipe that connects your home to the water main (called a service line) is made of lead. When lead service lines are present, they represent the greatest source of lead exposure in drinking water. 

• Use your filter properly. Using a filter can reduce lead in drinking water. If you use a filter, make sure you use a filter certified to remove lead. Read the directions to learn how to properly install and use your cartridge and when to replace it. Using the cartridge after it has expired can make it less effective at removing lead. Do not run hot water through the filter. 
• Clean your aerator. Regularly clean your faucet’s screen (also known as an aerator). Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect in your aerator. If lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your water.
• Use cold water. Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Hot water from the tap can contain higher levels of lead. Remember, boiling water does not remove lead from water.
• Run your water. The more time water has been sitting in pipes, the more lead it may contain. Before drinking, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, doing laundry, or doing a load of dishes. The amount of time to run the water will depend on whether your home has a lead service line or not, and the length of the lead service line. Residents should contact their water utility for recommendations about flushing times in their community.
• Learn if you have a lead service line. Find out if the pipe that connects your home to the water main (called a service line) is made from lead. Ask your water utility or if your utility does not have information a licensed plumber may be able to assist. 
• Learn about construction in your neighborhood. If you have a lead service line, you should be aware of any nearby construction or maintenance work that could disturb the line. Ground tremors from construction may suddenly cause more lead to be released from a lead service line in the area.
• Have your water tested. Contact your water utility to have your water tested and to learn more about the lead levels in your drinking water.

On October 8th, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold requiring communities to take action to protect people from lead exposure in water. In addition, the final rule improves communication within communities so that families are better informed about the risk of lead in drinking water, the location of lead pipes, and plans for replacing them.

• Flush the line.  Run cold water for several minutes after any disruption or work on your pipes.
• Consider Replacement.  If you have a lead service line or plumbing, it is recommended that you replace it, particularly if you have pregnant women or young children in the home.
• Use Filters. Until the plumbing is replaced, use a certified water filter to remove lead.

Yes, lead is not absorbed through the skin, so bathing or showering in water containing lead does not pose a health risk.