It's ok. In a not great part of town. Lots of homeless people in the area. They even have a…read moresecurity officer with her own desk there. Employees seem.... Meh? Like not super friendly, but not the worst. Like right on the cusp of civil and grouchy... lol. That's the best way to describe it. I only go to this branch if I have to, but I generally make an effort to visit other branches first if I have the option.

Came in because it was close by where I'm house sitting. Not a member here, but everyone was very…read morekind upon entering. They offered free printing which was amazing. I would've loved to study here as well, and will definitely be back to do so. They also have a nice area for children outside, and a family area inside.

The staff are polite and pleasant however there are adults that use the computers for YouTube,…read moregames, etc! They reserve the computers and kick off people that actually need to use the computers to get work completed, it's ridiculous. There needs to be posted signs that allow people to have priority if they are using them for prosocial activities instead

I only popped in for a moment to drop off a book that had to be done inside. The staff I interacted…read morewith were pleasant and happily helped me.  The entrance faces the road, with a fabulous large lion protecting it outside. There is also a wooden piano chained down inviting you to play. Along the edge of the parking lot is a story path, perfect for young school-aged children. It is "The Three Billy Goats Buenos" and looks very cute! There is a lovely green area outside by the parking lot.  And the parking lot, while not huge, does appear to be adequate for a branch library location.

As this was listed as the oldest continuous operating library in Texas we of course, had to stop…read morein. Not much going on this trip but it was cool to see, pretty big place and looks great. They had several floors and 2 people running the desk. The outside was amazing to look at and is a very nice building. The children and teen section is right after you come in, there are stairs and an elevator, each floor is something different. The Fiction section is quite large and has a very large stage at the front, not sure what it is used for normally but it was a cool feature. Had some comfy chairs up there. One the floor with the fiction there was a large computer room, fully empty, First time I have seen no computers in use at a library. Even Shana remarked on that. They do allow you to use a paid for by the library Ancestry account to search family history. They had displays of books, most with themes along all the window ledges. There were two offices in this area as well, both with open doors, no one in them and signs saying library staff only. We did head up to the 3rd floor which claimed to be fireplace sitting but everything up there was closed and locked. Access was not denied, no sign nor roped off but all you could get to was a microwave. It felt like is was supposed to be closed off but someone forgot? We don't live here, so no library card but it was cool to see the place. The front desk person we spoke to wasn't super helpful, Shana asked about the age and if it was the oldest and they thought so but seemed very unsure and seemed to think it weird we stopped in. Not rude or dismissive just more confused, like they don't normally get questions or visitors. Still if you like history, old buildings, libraries, or any combination of the three, this is worth a quick look and walkthrough. Judging by the state and fireplace rooms they do some cool stuff here now and then so keep an eye out for that.

This library offers so much to the community. Events, classes, and all kinds of support we could…read morenot recommend more! It's a beautiful location right in the middle of downtown Lockhart with an awesome original building plus an annexed building.

Our library is very nice and well organized. There's lots…read moreof programs for kids and adults to participate in. The staff is very well informed of all the different items available in the library.. You should stop by sometime and check it out for yourself.

We have recently got a library card through a special grant the library received! We have been…read morechecking out books and attending the children's storytime and events. I have been impressed with all the library has to offer the kiddos and the fun space, crafts and toys!

I have been trying to communicate with the Judge Secretary since Wednesday with no response. I was…read moretold how to handle something now neither party is answering. At 1340 I called the Precinct again today to ask what was the price to file a Motion, they told me I would get a returned call because they did not have the answer. Now 1900 I have yet to get a call. Now I'm thinking just because the position they hold, they think they can do whatever. I warned them I would be posting everything public because Elgin is known for their ways of whiteness.

This is where we got married. Overall, our experience was good…read more Our wedding date was July 3rd (2009), so I called way in advance to make sure that would work out since it was a Friday before a major holiday and we wanted to get married in the early afternoon. This ended up working out fine for Judge Benton Eskew's schedule, so I went ahead and set things up with his secretary. I called back a couple of weeks before the wedding to confirm the date/time just to check, and I nearly passed out (really, at the time I had a heart condition that is now surgically corrected) when the secretary at first said she didn't have it down in her book. But then she checked the Judge's calendar, and our appointment was written down there. So everything was actually okay, it was just a bad scare (yep, that's why 4 stars and not 5). A few days before the wedding my now-husband and I went to get our marriage license. The employee we interacted with was very nice, she made friendly conversation with us while getting everything ready. We were given a funny little book about marriage, which was much more gender-equal than I expected. Our actual wedding went great. The Judge and the other employees were very friendly, and accommodating of the fact that we brought a small group with us. We were surprised that the Judge had a page of bible verses to read out before marrying us ... I realize that might bother others of course, and that's why I'm mentioning it, but it wasn't a big deal to us and probably made our families happy. He also spoke about the rings' symbolic function, etc. From what I'd previously heard about courthouse weddings, I had just been expecting something much more sterile/perfunctory/impersonal than what we got, so I was very happy. We have many great pictures from our ceremony (friends and family took them), when we were only expecting to have a few. When we later got our marriage certificate in the mail we received another happy surprise: it was actually nice to look at! We were planning on displaying it in our home anyway, but we expedited the process since the certificate was so pretty.

Welcome to the BBQ Capital of Texas...and then some…read more Historic downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Incredible architecture. Quaint shops, pubs, restaurants, and of course bbq joints! Beautiful state park and Chisholm trail. Caldwell County Courthouse boasts extraordinary architectural elements. Just about 30-40 minutes from Austin, it makes for a perfect day trip or overnighter. Easily walkable. Friendly folks. Perfectly charming old west town.

Was passing through and decided to scratch off a bucket list item. For years I have wanted to check…read moreout the county courthouse. In fact, Texas Highways Magazine had a great write-up about the downtown square. Had to look and see for myself. I was not disappointed! I didn't go inside, but I was just as impressed with the grounds and historical markers. Don't pass up an opportunity to checkout the City of Lockhart.

So I'm not sure if this is the right location but on google maps and reviews, it says the location…read moreis next to the train tracks but it is also the train museum and city commerce. This is a little museum for anyone visiting Smithville to check out. The place is only room size but its good just to get a feel for the history of this small little texas town. It brings back all the good-nature qualities of a small American town, nice people, friendly folks, clean area and quiet setting. There is a playground right next to it for the children to play at. The location is at the T-square end of the town's mainstreet. You can literally visit the museum and chamber of commerce and then walk down main street and visit a few shops. There is also a skatepark down the street to the left of this place. Everything is very quiet, minus the trains moving along the tracks behind this place but other than that, you don't evey have to worry about traffic in this area. If your looking for a fun road trip with no problems, drive on over to Smithville and give them your business and tell them I said, "Hello!" :-)

There are, in one's reading life, few remaining occasions when the mind encounters something wholly…read moreunanticipated, an uncharted tributary in the vast river of what's already-known. It is no small achievement Texas Highways, that quietly distinguished publication of TXDOT or the Texas Department of Transportation, manages such a feat in its March issue. With confidence unassuming and assured, the magazine undertakes the formidable task of narrating Texas to the world, and does so with a sensibility that resists boosterism and cliché. Its triumph lies in evocation and revelation: the reader emerges entertained, altered, and having brushed up on the previously unknown. Consider, for instance, its introduction of the Queen of the Night, a rare cereus cactus with a bloom that is fleeting, nocturnal, almost mythic. It lasts but a single evening. That such a detail can still astonish speaks as much to the magazine's editorial prowess as to the enduring strangeness of the natural world. In this, Texas Highways reminds us discovery is not just the province of distant land, but may yet be found, in the byways of a single great state.