How do I rent the Chapel?
The Little Chapel of Brookhollow is private.
For information, call 829-2525 or look at the Chapel Website.

How can I rent the Party House or the Pool?
The Property Owner Association (POA) owns and maintains the Party House and pool. These are located in a pennisula on Ransom Canyon Lake. For more information on the renting the Party House or the pool please call 829-2155

Ransom Canyon Lake
 •  Can anyone use the lake?
 •  Does my boat need to be registered?
Ransom Canyon Lake can be used only by property owners of Ransom Canyon. All watercraft are required to be registered for use on the lake. To register you watercraft, please call the Police Department at 829-2600. Boat ramps are located across from the Party Island area. Boat slips are available from the POA (829-2155).
Boat Limitations: Maximum Length: 22' Maximum Horsepower: 200 HP

The Texas Water Safety Act, the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code,.
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Game and Fishing Laws, and all other applicable Texas laws shall apply to boating operations and sporting activities on Lake Ransom Canyon, unless further restricted by ordinances.
Click here for more information on ordinances governing the use of the lake.

Where is the Ransom Canyon City Hall located?
City Hall is located in the North East section of the City by the two white water tanks, north of the park, at 24 Lee Kitchens Drive. Office hours are 8-4:30

Where is the Ransom Canyon Library?
The library is located just east of City Hall, beside the water house, on the road to the RV park. Library winter hours are 2:30 to 6:30 Tuesday/Thursday, and 10:00 - 2:00 on Saturday.

What school district is Ransom Canyon located?
Ransom Canyon actually is in two school districts, Roosevelt ISD & Slaton ISD.
Click here for a map of school districts in Lubbock County.

What is the telephone number for Roosevelt school?
Click for Roosevelt contact info.
Roosevelt is located in the Acuff area.
Roosevelt High School · 1406 COUNTY RD 3300 · Lubbock 79403 · Ph 806 8423283
Roosevelt Jr. High · 1406 COUNTY RD 3300 · Lubbock 79403 · Ph 806 8423282
Roosevelt Elementary · 1406 COUNTY RD 3300 Lubbock 79403 · Ph 806 8423284

What is the telephone number for Slaton school?
Click for Slaton contact info.
Slaton schools are located in Slaton, Texas.
Slaton High · S 105 N 20TH ST · SLATON 79364 · Ph 806 8285833
Slaton Jr. High · 300 W JEAN ST · SLATON 79364 · Ph 806 8286583
Austin Elementary · 740 S 7TH ST · SLATON 79364 · Ph 806 8285813
Westward Elementary · 615 W LUBBOCK ST · SLATON 79364 · Ph 806 8285805

Where do I vote?
Precinct 39 votes at the Club House at Roosevelt. Precinct 35 votes at Posey, which is located on the Slaton Highway. The Precinct line uses the lake as a dividing line. The school district line is an East-West line that runs through the center of town.

Where does the City of Ransom Canyon get water?
Ransom Canyon buys water from the City of Lubbock.
Click for the water quality report by the City of Lubbock, Texas.

Are private water wells allowed?
No, they are prohibited by Ordinance # 179

May I pump water from the lake to water my yard?
No, this is prohibited by Ordinance # 179

What are the building code requirements?
All construction must have a permit. Call City Hall for details.

Where do I pay my property taxes?
Ransom Canyon City Taxes are collected by Ransom Canyon, and can be paid at 24 Lee Kitchens Drive. Lubbock Central Appraisal District, 1715 26th Street in Lubbock, collects taxes for school, county, hospital and water districts.

The Propery Owner's Association billed me of $60. What was that for?
The POA Annual Maintenance Fee of $60 per lot is paid to the Property Owner Association. This fee is required by

When is the annual garage sale at Ransom Canyon?
Contact the Property Owner Association for more information at 829-2155

When is the Christmas Open House?
For information, call 829-2525 or look at the Chapel Website.


Do the thousands of geese that migrate to and winter at Ransom Canyon Lake affect the water quality?
A science project by Ronnie Kendall of Ransom Canyon shows that their resulting organic waste in winter does not lower the water quality. Click to see the project's details.