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June June 3-4, 3-4, 2016 2016

CTR Rodeo and Music Festival June 9-11, 2016 A complete guide provided by the

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Welcome to the 44th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup Rodeo and Music Festival Our family looks forward to serving yours.

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Welcome .................................. 4 Schedule of Events ..................6 CTR Rodeo .............................. 8 Meet the Queen’s Court .........10 Local Shop-ortunities ............14 Park Map ................................ 16 Vendors at the Park ...............18 CTR Parade & Road Race .....19 Local Restaurant Choices .....22 Class Reunion Roundup ....... 24 Historical Points of Interest...

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44th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup Rodeo & Music Festival Councilman Dist. 1 Juan Mendoza, Councilman Dist. 2 John Castillo, Councilman Dist. 3 Benny Hilburn, Councilman Dist. 4 Jeffry Michelson Councilman At Large Brad Westmoreland, Mayor Pro Tem Angie Gonzales-Sanchez, Mayor Lew White 3

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Schedule Of Events Friday, June 3

Wednesday, June 8

6 p.m. Kick-off Party Big As Texas Sounds - DJ VIP (Trail Boss Pavilion by Invitation Only) 7:30 p.m. Head BBQ Cooks’ Meeting & Meat Inspection at the Main Pavilion

6:30 - 9 a.m. Cowboy Breakfast on the Caldwell County Square

Saturday, June 4 10 a.m. Head Chili Cooks’ meeting at the Main Pavilion Noon 13th Tolbert Terllngua Chili Qualifier & Pinto Bean Cook-off 12:30 p.m. “BBQ Capital of Texas” Championship Noon Turn in for Chicken 1 p.m. Turn in for Pinto Beans; Horseshoe Tournament; Best Pit Judging 1:30 p.m. Turn in for Ribs 2 p.m. Turn in for Chili 3 p.m. Turn in for Brisket 5:30 p.m. Awards for Barbecue & Chili Cook-offs in Main Pavilion Judging & Sampling Information We are always looking for Judges at the Cook-Off. Judging begins 10 minutes after the scheduled turn in (see time above). If you are interested in being a judge, sign up at the Trail Boss Pavilion.

Based on past numbers, there are Four Preliminary Table with 18-20 turn ins to judge. There are two Semi-Final tables with 12-15 turn ins to sample and one Finals table with the Top 16.

Cookers will not give out samples prior to turn in times and only at the Cook’s discretion after turn in times.

Thursday, June 9 $6 Gate Admission. Carnival prices to be announced

5 p.m. Carnival & Park Opens; Food, Beverages, Arts & Crafts, Music 5:30 p.m. DJ Broken Fences at the Main Pavilion 7 p.m. Queen’s Coronation & Awesome Auction (silent) at the Main 8 p.m. Awesome Auction (live) at the Main Pavilion

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Schedule Of Events Friday, June 10

Saturday, June 11

$6 Gate Admission before 7 p.m. $11 gate admission after 7 p.m.

$6 Gate Admission before 7 p.m. $16 gate admission after 7 p.m.

Carnival prices to be announced

Carnival prices to be announced

8:30 a.m. 15th Annual Chisholm Trail Road Race 5 p.m. Carnival & Park Opens 10 a.m. Grand Parade Through Historic DownFood, Beverages, Arts & Crafts, Music 5:30 p.m. DJ Broken Fences at the Main Pavilion town Lockhart 8:30 p.m. SA Lights: A Journey Tribute Band at the Noon First Annual CTR Car Show At the City Park Amphitheater Stage Throughout the Day Gunfight Reenactments 10:30 p.m. Rick Naranjo Y Los Gamblers at the Featuring the Lost Hope Gunfighters Amphitheater Stage 3 p.m. Park Opens Midnight Carnival 3 p.m. DJ Broken Fences at the Main Pavilion Closes; 4 p.m. Carnival Opens; Food, Beverages, Arts Park & Crafts, Music Closes 9 p.m. Nathan Colt Young at the Amphitheater Stage 11 p.m. Casey Donahew Band at the Amphitheater Stage 1 a.m. Carnival closes; Park Closes

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Thursday, June 9 7 p.m. Rodeo (team roping) Free admission

Friday, June 10

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Thursday, June 23rd Free Dance

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The Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center ac vely promotes and supports its member businesses. We are also the primary source of tourism and visitor informa on for the friendly, enterprising and historic City of Lockhart. What’s not to love about life in the “BBQ Capital of Texas!”

Kick up your heels at the CTR Rodeo!

The Chisholm Trail Rodeo continues to be a growing staple for CTR visitors!

The Lockhart Chamber, along with dozens of rodeo sponsors, is proud to partner with the Diamond Cross Rodeo Company to bring a full-scale, three-night rodeo back to Lockhart.

The rodeo is hosted in connection with the rest of the CTR events at Lockhart City Park, and final preparations for the arena are underway this week. The rodeo arena will over look the pond and parking area, in the “old softball field” near the pavilion “on the hill” at Lockhart City Park.

In addition to prorodeo events, 20 local children each on Friday and Saturday will be invited to participate in the time-honored tradition of Mutton Bustin’, with all safety gear being provided by Dia-

mond Cross.

Mutton busters should be 8 years or under by June 12, 2016, and weigh less than 60 pounds, and registration is available online at www.chisholmtrailroundup.com.

On Thursday night, a charity Team Roping event will be held.

In the past, the charity Team Roping events have drawn upwards of 400 teams. This year’s outing will benefit Caldwell County Flood Relief efforts.

On Friday, admission for the rodeo, which will go on from 7– 9 p.m., will be $10 at the gate.

Saturday’s events will run from 7 – 9 p.m., and will also be $10 at the gate.

However, the free slack rodeo will take place on Saturday morning.

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Queen’s Court adds beauty and fun to CTR Like most small towns in Texas, we have a broad range of beautiful, talented young ladies in our community. Each year, they come together in the spirit of service and promotion – along with a little healthy competition – to raise money for the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and vie for a spot on the CTR Queen’s Court.

This year, three young ladies will compete to be the Chisholm Trail Queen, and another three are seeking the crown of Little Miss CTR. This year’s contestants are:

Sara Burrier Sara Burrier is the 16-year-old daughter of Mary Burrier, of Lockhart. She is a Junior at Lockhart High School.

Sara is a member of the Lockhart 4-H Club and the LHS Choir. She also runs Varsity Cross Country and Track. She also enjoys singing and meeting new people.

She was the MVP on her Eighth Grade Track Team, and she won the Junior Show-

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QUEEN’S COURT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 manship Award at the Caldwell County Junior Livestock Show for three years in a row.

After graduation, Sara hopes to attend a cosmetology trade school in Austin.

Kenia Carballo Kenia Carballo is the 16-year-old daughter of Gerardo Rodriguez and Adriana Carballo. She is a Junior at Lockhart High School.

Kenia is the vice-president of the German Club and the treasurer of the Key Club. She also participates in the Spanish Club, DECA and TAFE. She was a State Qualifier in TAFE competition.

As a member of the Key Club, she spends most weekends volunteering on various community projects. She also enjoys reading and playing soccer.

After graduation, she hopes to earn a Lockhart High School.

Harley West bachelor’s degree in Biology, and later atHarley is a member of the Student tend medical school and become a pediaHarley West is the daughter of Lonnie Council, and she also participates in the trician.

West and Elizabeth Scheierman, of LockFFA Project Fair during the Caldwell hart. She is 16 years old, and is a junior at

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She plays Varsity Tennis and is a member of the Varsity Powerlifting Team. She was also recognized as an outstanding soloist. In addition to her sports, Harley enjoys baking, watching movies, singing, and “anything to do with the beach.”

She hopes to attend Texas A&M University at Galveston, where she plans to study Marine Biology and Oceanography.

Juliana Navarro Juliana Navarro is the daughter of Emmanuel Navarro, of Lockhart. She is eight years old, and in the second grade at Bluebonnet Elementary.

Juliana’s favorite subject in school is math, and her favorite thing to do is read.

When she grows up, she would like to be a veterinarian.

She thinks it would be fun to be Little Miss CTR because she will have fun selling tickets.

Lola Morua Lola Morua is in the first grade at Navarro Elementary. She is six years old, and is the daughter of Mario Morua and Leticia Zapata.

When she grows up, Lola wants to be a teacher. For now, her favorite thing to do is play outside with her friends. Her favorite subject in school is art.

Lola thinks it would be fun to be Little Miss CTR because she thinks it will be fun to be a princess.

Riley Spiller Riley D. Spiller is the daughter of Dennis and Jessica Spiller, of Lockhart. She is in the second grade at Navarro Elementary and she is seven years old.

When she grows up, Riley wants to be a famous singer, and also a cancer doctor to help children. Her favorite subject in school is math.

Riley likes to spend time with her family and friends. She enjoys gymnastics, soft-

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She thinks it would be fun to be Little Miss CTR to represent the City of Lockhart.

She also said she knows she will have fun riding on the parade float.

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Anton Outfitters 7674 Camino Real (512) 357-2352

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AutoZone 625 S. Colorado (512) 398-6388 Bloomers Too Flowers and Gifts 118 S. Commerce St. (512) 398-3126 Buffalo Clover Flower Co., Inc. 104 E. Market St. (512) 398-5500

Calico Crossing 215 A W. Market St. (512) 398-2422

The Jewel of Lockhart 101 W. San Antonio (512) 398-9889

Factory Connection 1710 S. Colorado St. Suite 112 (512) 359-4013 Family Dollar 1118 S Colorado St. (512) 398-6020

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Simple Sewing Solutions LLC 111 W. San Antonio (512) 398-3930

Vogel Furniture 117 W. Market (512) 398-2825

Market Street Antiques 302 W Market St (512) 668-3025

Smith Supply 1830 S. Colorado (512) 398-3785

Walmart Store 1904 S. Colorado (512) 398-2333

Old School Leathersmith 109 W. San Antonio St. (512) 644-6264

Sol & Luna 112 N. Main St. (512) 398-3501

Wendy R 105 N. Main St. (512) 787-6067

O’Reilly Auto Parts 617 S. Colorado (512) 398-6653

Sue Sue 117 E. San Antonio (512) 668-3000

Westy’s Pharmacy 113 S. Main St. (512) 398-2114

Parts Plus Autostore 729 S. Colorado St. (512) 398-2270

Texas Traders Post 6259 Hwy 183 (512) 398-6966

Wilson-Riggin Lumber 110 Cibolo (512) 398-2345

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20 YEAR RESIDENT OF CALDWELL COUNTY LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER Construction General Contractor Environmental Consultant Local Rancher PROVEN COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE PRO-GROWTH “Planned Growth leads to positive growth” STRONG FOCUS ON EDUCATION “Improve educational opportunities for all our children” I promise to come to Commissioners Court prepared to work and serve the people of Caldwell County I humbly ask for your vote. Please feel free to contact me with your questions or concerns.

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Vendors at CTR offer it all!

Historically, Lockhart Chamber of Commerce volunteers reach far and wide to offer the best variety of fair-food, arts and crafts, and novelty vendors in this part of the state. Many of the vendors have been with CTR for generations, and most ask how soon they can come back to Lockhart. Make sure to stop by, while you’re enjoying CTR weekend, and visit with some of our vendors!

Leafguard of Central Texas - Seamless gutters, replacement windows Renewal by Anderson – Informational booth Amadou Ndiaye – African clothing, jewelry, hats, back packs Golden Closet Boutique – Western wear, boots, purse accessories, home décor Name Rings – Name rings

Little Mac’s Smokehouse – Turkey legs, sausage wraps Lockhart Youth Pop Warner – Hamburgers, chips Irene De La Cruz – Gorditas, tripa tacos Bennett Catering – Chicken, French fries Chuggy’s – Hot dogs, ribbon fries St John’s Baptist Church – Hamburgers, French fries Arctic Chill – Shaved ice, funnel cakes Cindy’s Food – Beef fajita tacos, chicken fajita tacos Metilda Lucio – Fried Oreos, fried Twinkies Devil Dog Donuts – Mini donuts Green Mountain Roasters – Roasted corn, sausage on a stick Lonestar Sales of Texas – Funnel cakes, corn dogs Little Red Smokehouse – Turkey legs, chopped beef Tiki’z Shaved Ice and Ice Cream – Shaved ice, ice cream Cowboy Church Of Caldwell County – Nachos, sausage wraps Fun Flashers – Light-up toys, inflatables, bubble blowers Scentsy - Scensty products Texas Foster Care – Informational booth Jenny’s Accessories - Necklaces, earrings, purses, rings caps

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Downtown sparkles with family fun on Saturday A certain sound fills the air the second Saturday morning Embracing the small-town spirit that makes Lockhart of each June as the community gathers, along with guests such a great place to visit, residents of San Antonio Street from across the state, for the Chisholm Trail Roundup are happy to invite old and new friends to pull up Grand Parade. From the police that lead the parade to the a spot of shade and enjoy the parade... but street sweeper that signifies its official end, visitors can make sure you arrive early because the be assured a parade the size of Texas. shady spots go quickly!

Every year, dozens of floats, car The Chisholm Trail Roundup Grand Paclubs, bands and equestrian rade route runs from the corner of San Angroups will gather for the tonio and Medina Streets eastward mile-and-a-half journey down toward, and then around, the CourtSan Antonio Street and house Square. The parade leaders around the Courthouse take their first steps at 10 a.m.

Square. Among them are faBefore the parade, though, the vorites like the Lockhart High Lockhart Roadrunners will host the School Roaring Lion Marching 15th annual Chisholm Trail Youth Band, class reunions of all ages, Road Race. classic and modern car clubs, and The Chisholm Trail Youth Road support from nearly every local busiRace follows the route of the CTR Grand Paness in town. rade through downtown Lockhart, immediately prior Friendly and long-standing competito the Parade. tion can be seen for miles as floats Registration for the race will be available until the start show off their awards and local beauty time, and runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to queens, and the question fills almost every inch of the parade route... “I wonder what Wilson-Riggin is going to do SEE PARADE PAGE 20 this year.”

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The Youth Road Race invites children from Kindergarten - 12th Grade for a friendly competition in races starting at 50 meters (for 5-6 year olds) and ranging up to 800 meters (for 15 - 18 year olds), and finishing with the Open Division 1K. The races are run in five-minute intervals down the route of the Grand Parade on San Antonio Street, beginning at 9:30 a.m. All youth participants in the Chisholm Trail Youth Road Race will receive medals and t-shirts and the top three finishers in the older youth divisions (11-18 years) also receive trophies.

Registration for the Youth Road race will begin at Wilson Riggin Lumber & Bldg. Headquarters at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 11.

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If you’re craving a ‘sit-down meal’, visit our local restaurants Bella Sera Italian Restaurant 2001 S. Colorado St (512) 995-9048

The Donut Palace 820S. Colorado (512) 398-2281

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant 1710 S. Colorado (512) 398-7707

Black’s Barbecue 215 N. Main (512) 398-2712

El Mana 1100 State Park Road (512) 398-3144

Golden Fried Chicken 640 S. Colorado (512) 398-4442

Chicken Express 734 S. Colorado (512) 668-4661

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 1711 S. Colorado (512) 398-2822

Henry’s Restaurant 215 S. Commerce (512) 398-4609

China Palace 1710 S. Colorado (512) 398-9999

Huddle House Restaurant 1801 S. Colorado (512) 398-4020

Chisholm Trail Barbecue 1323 S. Colorado (512) 398-6027

Grumpy’s 1326 S. Colorado St. (512) 668-3038

Dairy Queen of Lockhart 1125 S. Colorado (512) 376-4817

Kreuz Market Barbecue 619 N. Colorado (512) 398-2361

Domino’s 1304 S. Colorado (512) 398-9090

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McDonald’s 1330 S. Colorado (512) 376-7275

Smitty’s Market 208 S. Commerce (512) 398-9344

Little Caesar’s Pizza 1711 S. Colorado (512) 398-4400

Mr. Taco 831 S. Colorado (512) 398-2704

Sonic Drive-In 830 S. Colorado (512) 398-6240

Lockhart Bistro 119 E. San Antonio (512) 668-4041

Muchos Mexican Restaurant 115 E. Walnut (512) 668-3030

Subway Sandwiches & Salads 320 S. Colorado (512) 398-3011

Loop ‘n’ Lil’s Pizza 107 N. Main St. (512) 668-3108

Pizza Hut 610 S. Colorado (512) 398-3451

Taco Bell 1440 S. Colorado (512) 398-5438

Lulu’s Lunch Box 106 N. Main (512) 995-1470

Red Rock Steakhouse 101 S. Lentz (512) 321-9000

Whataburger 100 State Park Rd. (512) 398-4288

Market Street Café and Apothecary 102 E. Market St. (512) 668-3065

Sirloin Stockade 1420 S. Colorado (512) 398-9931

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Chamber hosts Second Reunion Roundup Most locals know that Lockhart High’s class reunions revolve around CTR Weekend. As many as 10 graduating classes gather with their peers to catch up on the last years of their lives.

To make it easier for alumni to reach out to friends in other reunion classes, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce has introduced the first annual Reunion Roundup, a Friday-night alumni mixer from 9 – 11 p.m.

LHS Graduates, once you’ve finished decorating your float and are ready to relax and catch up with old friends, join the Reunion Roundup in the Amphitheater area at Lockhart City Park, enjoy a few drinks and enjoy all the music and fun that Friday night at CTR has to offer.

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Take some time and explore our history!

Byrd Lockhart first set foot in what was to become Caldwell County in the 1800s. Lockhart was an assistant surveyor to Green DeWitt who made his living setting boundaries throughout Central Texas. At his own expense, Lockhart built roads, and as recompense asked for land along Plum Creek. Although Lockhart lived in Gonzales, he farmed the land he was given, opening it up for other settlers.

Originally a part of Gonzales County, the lack of decent roads and distance to the county seat inspired the settlers to create a separate county in 1848. The county was named for Captain Matthew Caldwell, a skilled scout and leader of a company of rangers who fought in the Battle of Plum Creek and later against Mexico.

A severe drought prior to the Civil War set back many farmers returning from the War. But, where crops could not grow, cattle could graze. The first herd to take the famous Chisholm Trail to Kansas was owned by Lockhart’s J.J. Myers, and soon Lockhart became a major northward converging point for the Chisholm Trail.

Later, Caldwell County soil

was found to be hospitable to cotton. After years of experimentation, Lockhart’s A.D. Mebane developed a particularly hardy strain of cotton that continues to set a worldwide standard.

Oil and Texas are synonymous and Lockhart had its days as a boom town with the discovery and development of oil fields in the 1920s. Shallow field exploration continues in Caldwell County, with a major field surrounding Luling.

The coming of railroads and automobiles changed the face of Lockhart, as for all of America. The Sunset rail route reached Luling in 1874, and the Missouri, Kansas, Texas arrived in Lockhart in 1885. The first automobile in Lockhart was hand built by Lockhart blacksmith Emil Seeliger. The total cost of the contraption, including the $60 worth of tubeless tires, was $125. He took the car for its first drive in 1904, attaining the speed of 15 miles per hour.

The story of historic Lockhart is an ongoing tale of human endeavor, proudly nurtured by her citizens. Lockhart warmly invites you to sample its unique

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HISTORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 brand of small town hospitality. Step back into the past as you hart and the surrounding area: tour beautifully preserved buildings and homes and browse the antique shops. Stay for lunch or dinner.

Battle of Plum Creek military site And while you’re exploring, visit these historical sites in LockLockhart State Park and environs are believed to be located within the battle area, but archeological surveys of that area to date have produced no conclusive material remains relating to the battlesite.

There is a Historical Marker commemorating the Battle of Plum Creek in Lion’s Park, on Highway 183 across from the HEB grocery store.

Dr. Eugene Clark Library (215 S. Main St.) Built in 1899 and dedicated on July 6, 1900, this library was financed with funds bequeathed by Dr. Clark, who was a prominent physician of Lockhart and San Antonio. It is the oldest continually-operational library in the State of Texas.

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Andrew Lee Brock Historical Marker (402 S. Colorado St.) Tennessee native Andrew Lee Brock (1830-1904) moved to Caldwell County in 1848, and he married Rebecca Montgomery Wayland. Two years later, Rebecca’s father gave the couple a parcel of land on Boggy Creek as a wedding gift, and Brock built a log cabin on the site. Many of the twelve commercial buildings financed by Andrew Lee Brock remain in use today. In recent years, the Friends of the Brock Cabin have acquired funding and volunteer labor to restore this jewel in Lockhart’s history, which remains under construction at Lion’s Park, and is expected to open for public viewing later in 2015.

Caldwell County Museum and Visitors Center (315 E. Market) Located in the historic Caldwell County Jail, the museum offers self-guided tours and guided tours throughout several exhibits embracing Caldwell County History. The Museum is open on Saturday and Sundays, from 1 – 5 p.m.

Caldwell County Courthouse (Caldwell County Courthouse Square) Constructed in 1894, the Caldwell County Courthouse is one of the most-photographed buildings in Texas. Though exterior ren-

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Cemeterio Navarro Historico (100 Mulberry St.) Also known as the Mexican Cemetery, this burial ground has served the Mexican-American community of Lockhart since around 1900. The earliest dated burial here, of area settler Severiano Sanchez, dated to 1901. Since that time, the cemetery has served primarily Hispanic and Roman Catholic residents.

A number of community leaders are interred here. Others, including business owners, farmers, laborers, ranchers, teachers, and veterans of foreign conflicts dating to World War I, are also buried here. Several graves are marked by Woodmen of the World monuments, which led to the burial ground also being known as the Woodmen of the World Cemetery or Paneon de los Hacheros. Other features in the cemetery include vertical stones, plot curbing and grave slabs.

In 2005, descendants of the interred formed the Cemeterio Navarro Association to restore and maintain the burial ground. The association named this tie Cemeterio Navarro Historico after the noted Tejano statesman and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Jose Antonio Navarro. The cemetery is also near the site of the old Navarro Elementary School, which was known historically as the Mexican school. Today, Cemeterio Navarro Historico continues to serve descendants of

Historic Baker Theatre those buried here. It remains a chronicle of the Mexican-American pioneers of Caldwell County and a testament to the difficult and laborious circumstances under which they settled and thrived.

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HISTORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 Ebenezer Lutheran Church (291 Church St., Maxwell) In 1885 the Rev. C. Kreuzenstein conducted the first formal German Lutheran worship service in this area. On June 3, 1886, a congregation was organized with 20 charter families. In 1924, during the pastorate of the Rev. Hans Erich Krause (1887-1942), this Gothic Revival building was constructed.

First Presbyterian Church of Lockhart (120 N. Commerce St.) In 1849, Rev. N. P. Charlot appointed D. M. Morris and Col. John T. Storey as elders of first Presbyterian Church, which organized with ten members. A concrete church building was completed the next year. An 1879 cyclone destroyed that building, replaced by another in 1880 and the current sanctuary in 1914.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church (118 N. Church St.) Organized in 1853 by the Rev. Joseph wood Dunn, this parish erected its own church building in 1855-56. Bishop G. w. Freeman, who dedicated the edifice in 1857, noted its fine acoustics.

It was built of an early type of concrete fashioned from caliche, gravel, and sand. The belfry was damaged by an 1879 tornado and removed, but the original stone floor remains. Stained glass windows enhance the Gothic detailing. The structure was restored in 1976.

Susanna Dickinson Hanning (308 W. San Antonio) At this site once stood the home of Susanna Dickinson Hannig (1814-1883), who came to Texas from Tennessee in 1831 with her husband Almeron Dickinson. He died at the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Susanna, with her daughter Angelina, was among the survivors. She carried news of the Alamo’s capture to Gen. Sam Houston, commander of the Texas Army.

First Christian Church of Lockhart (202 W. San Antonio) Organized in 1852 with seven members, this congregation constructed its first sanctuary in 1858. Located across the street from this site, it soon became too small for the growing membership.

In 1898, this Gothic revival building was designed and built by Tom Hodges, who served as the architect on several public buildings in Lockhart.

Lockhart Vocational High School/Carver High School (1104 E. Market) Now located on private property, the “Old Carver School” was a project of The Rosenwald Foundation of Chicago, which funded many African American schools in the south in the early 20th century. The school district and local African American citizens raised the majority of the funds for its completion. In 1946, the facility changed its name to G.W. Carver High School. It closed in 1964 due to school integration.

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Come back to Caldwell County for the Watermelon Thump!

Paying tribute to the favorite fruit of summer, the community of Luling, Texas invites you to four fun-filled days of watermelon mania on June 23 - 26 as folks from near and far come to celebrate the 63rd Anniversary of the Luling Watermelon Thump.

Downtown Luling puts on its festival hat as seed spitters, melon eaters and fun seekers of all ages gather to celebrate the delicious, nutritious, and auspicious watermelon. Definitely the place to be the last Thursday through Sunday of June each year, the Thump offers top rate musical entertainment, great food, fun events, a spectacular parade, unique exhibitors, and a large midway. In addition you can vie for a world record in the World Championship Seed Spitting contest, or take home a trophy in the melon eating event. A giant watermelon auction, Coronation of the Queen, Arts Fair, golf tourney, 5k run, street performers, music galore and lots of fun folks all can be found at the Thump.

This year the Thump boasts a bevy of top notch entertainment featuring a Satur-

day evening concert with Hunter Rea Band, William Clark Green and Jason Boland and the Stragglers. Friday’s main stage event will include Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes and L.C. Rocks. Free concerts will be provided on Thursday and Sunday, with Texas Unlimited Band taking the stage Thursday evening and Lance Lipinsky and Gary P. Nunn on Sunday. Other musical entertainment includes The Fossils, The Shiner Hobo Band, The Gibbonses, Tuesday’s Tones and a Saturday acoustic round table featuring a bevy of Texas Singer

Songwriters.

For the kids there is seed spitting, melon eating, a huge midway, giant parade, and fantastic balancing, juggling and slight of hand performed by the amazing Wade Henry and magic by Ron Wilson. On Sunday classic car enthusiasts will showcase their rides in the Thump Car Show downtown.

The Thump got its start in 1953 when community leaders wanted a venue to honor the local agricultural producers, namely tomatoes and watermelons at that time, and went to the Elementary school with a contest to name the event. The Watermelon Thump came out as the winner and folks have been thumping in Luling ever since. Now 63 years later the Thump has transformed into one of the most entertaining small town festivals in the great State of Texas.

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Come back and see us! We’re here all year!

Now that you’ve visited and had some time to explore all Lockhart has to offer, we hope that you enjoyed the 44th Annual Chisholm Trail Roundup, and we want you to come back and see us again.

The City of Lockhart, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and other organizations host community events throughout the year, and we welcome you to join us.

The Annual March In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is hosted by the City of Lockhart and District One Pride on the observed Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, on the third Monday in January. Honoring the traditions of service, unity and education, members of the community of all races, creeds and ages join together for a walk from Lockhart City Hall, through Historic Downtown to a soul-food luncheon and program.

The annual Al Hopkins Tolbert Texas State Chili Championship is held the third weekend in March each year at the Lockhart City Park, 504 E. City Park Road. The cookoff is hosted by the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lockhart. The Central Texas Tolbert Chili Group sponsors more than 30 chili events all over Central

Texas and Lockhart is blessed to be just one of those locations.

Ferias de Culturas hosts events honoring Cesar Chavez on the weekend closest to March 31 each year.

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration held the first weekend in May and host arts and crafts, food booths, and beverages with a dance each night. For more information contact the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at (512) 398-9600.

Every year since 1992, the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce has had its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza in the City Park to celebrate our Nation’s birthday. This year, the celebration will be held on Sunday, July 3.

Diez y Seis is a celebration held the third weekend in September or closest to Sept. 15, with arts and crafts, food booths, and beverages with a dance each night. Visit the Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for more information or call (512) 398-9600.

Evening with the Authors is the annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Dr. Eugene Clark Library. The event is scheduled for the first Saturday in October in Rebecca

Hawener’s Enchanted Gardens. For more information call (512) 398-9707.

Ferias de Culturas hosts the Dia de los Muertos program in Downtown Lockhart each October.

Speaking of the Dead is an annual tour of the Lockhart City Cemetery. This event is sponsored by the Caldwell County Historical Commission and the City of Lockhart.

The proceeds from the tours benefit the Caldwell County Jail Museum. Each year promises to be “must attend” production with new “spirits” portrayed by stellar actors. For more information, contact the Caldwell County Historical Commission or call (512) 398-6292.

On the first Saturday of December each year the town of Lockhart, Texas is transformed into a Dickens’ style Christmas. A fun time is always had by all who attend this grand annual event at the Dr. Eugene Clark Library and around the Downtown Square. “A Dickens’ Christmas in Lockhart” is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, City of Lockhart, and the Lockhart Chamber of Commerce and is a holiday gift to its residents and visitors to Lockhart and Caldwell County.

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