Question 1

Where is the Ransom Canyon City Hall located?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the history of Ransom Canyon?

Accepted Answer

The City of Ransom Canyon is found 9 miles east of Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It is a scenic cluster of homes with distinct architecture and geology. This planned community now has a population of 1011 people.

Question 3

How do I make a public information request?

Accepted Answer

You may make a request for public information in writing to: Public Information Request Ransom Canyon City Hall 24 Lee Kitchens Drive, Ransom Canyon, TX 79366 or via email to Elena Quintanilla at the following address: equintanilla@townofransomcanyon.org

Question 4

What school district is Ransom Canyon located?

Accepted Answer

Ransom Canyon is actually in two school districts, Roosevelt ISD & Slaton ISD.  Please look at the link to the district map before enrolling your child in school.
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Roosevelt ISD Roosevelt High School • 1406 COUNTY RD 3300 • Lubbock, TX 79403 (Most of the North side of the lake)
Phone Numbers:
High School · (806) 842-3283
 Junior. High · (806) 842-3282
 Elementary · (806) 842-3284

Slaton ISD (All of the South Side of the Lake)
 Slaton High S 105 N 20TH ST · Slaton, TX 79364 · (806) 828-5833
 Slaton Jr. High 300 W JEAN ST · Slaton, TX 79364 · (806) 828-6583
 Austin Elem 740 S 7TH ST · Slaton, TX 79364 · (806) 828-5813
 Westward Elem 615 W Lubbock · Slaton, TX 79364 · (806) 828-5805

Question 5

Where is the Ransom Canyon Library?

Accepted Answer

The library is located just east of City Hall, beside the water house, on the road to the RV park.

See new updated hours on Facebook  - Ransom Canyon Residents page and/or Ransom Canyon Children's Library page.

Question 6

Who handles the Children’s Library?

Accepted Answer

Mary Roberts is the librarian for the Children’ s Library in Ransom Canyon.  Her contact number is (806) 829-2466.  Mary is a contract employee of the city.

Question 7

Who owned the original sign that was taken down at the front road?

Accepted Answer

The sign at the front road sits on a city easement and the lit-up signage labeled Ransom Canyon is owned by the City and was originally donated to the City from South Plains Electric Cooperative (SPEC).

Question 8

Who owns the pump on Brookhollow?

Accepted Answer

The residents who live in the Brookhollow area purchased the pump at Brookhollow, and the Property Owner’s Association.

Question 9

Who owns the electric sign at the Fire Department?

Accepted Answer

The POA, city, and the Brookhollow Chapel originally purchased the electric sign at the Fire Department. The Fire Department provided the land for the sign and pays for the electricity.

Question 10

Can Ransom Canyon residents access the lake at Buffalo Springs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, residents will need to purchase passes from Buffalo to access their lake.  Their number is (806) 747-3353, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and (806) 747-3714 on weekends and after hours. Annual Passes can also be purchased online at https://www.buffalospringslake.net/product/annual-pass/.

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