The Echo
- ashleyhougland
- 6 days ago
- 7 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
December 2025
Ransom Canyon Property Owners Association
Over the past month, the Property Owners Association (POA) has diligently concentrated on several important projects aimed at improving our community:
Treasurer's Report: Judy Laney presented a financial report, the community's financial status is strong. Noting a net income of $44,000 year-to-date and a balance of $272,000 in the bank. You can see further details by viewing the Agendas and Minutes.
Echo Courier: The POA will not be doing a print Echo at this time due to the expense. The POA will do an annual print that will include a ballot in preparation for the annual meeting. More information to come next year.
Ranch House Report: Chelsea is keeping the Ranch House very busy. Lots of bookings which is good. A new floor cleaning machine is needed and because of these bookings we have the funds to replace the machine.
POA Dues: Invoices are sent out in December each year via mail or email. Annual POA dues ($60) are due by March 1st. If you prefer email, know that the invoice comes from quickbooks@notification.intuit.com.
Payment by check - You can mail check to Ransom Canyon POA Box A Ransom Canyon, TX 79366.
Payment online - To pay online you must receive the emailed invoice then click on the black box that says "Review and Pay". There is not a specific website you can visit. Invoices are tied to Quickbooks. If you have any questions, need to update your address or email please contact. Treasurer Judy Lane judylaney0@icloud.com.
April 7th Annual Meeting: If you are interested in volunteering for the Property Owners Association board, there will be three open positions available. Starting in April, it is a commitment of two years. The roles and time requirements are flexible depending on the position filled. Please email (poa@ransomcanyonpoa.org) a brief description of yourself and your reasons for wanting to serve on the board. This information will be shared with all our neighbors. I also recommend reviewing our bylaws to familiarize yourself with the different positions. The election will take place at the April 7th meeting.
Join Our Monthly Meetings:
December's POA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6:30pm.
POA meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Ranch House. These gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to engage with neighbors, discuss community topics, and receive updates on maintenance, events, and local regulations. We value your input and dedicate time for open discussions, ensuring every voice is heard in shaping the future of Ransom Canyon.
Your participation helps keep our community vibrant, safe, and welcoming!
Agenda's will be posted to the website 10 days in advance.
Board contact information has updated. Please use the new email address poa@ransomcanyonpoa.org email or contact Secretary Ashley Hougland at 806-577-7784.
New Years Eve: Get ready for an exhilarating New Year's Eve Gaming Night at the Ranch House! For just $100 per person, you'll receive $2000 in funny money to use for games and win fantastic prizes. Plus, enjoy a delicious dinner from Pinky's Taco Truck! Bring your own beverages and dance the night away with us! Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.ransomcanyonpoa.org/nyeinthecanyon!
Current sponsors for the event, including Phyliss Lutrick (Broker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties), West Texas Brick and Stone, David Powell Commercial Real Estate, Wentz Orthodontics, and Roofs Inc. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor. We have a few opportunities available. Please email poa@ransomcanyonpoa.org if you are interested.
The community has organized numerous events that foster connection and camaraderie among residents. We hope you will save the dates below and join us when you can!
12/1 Fire Mtg 7pm @ Fire Dept
12/2 POA Mtg 6:30pm @ Ranch House
12/4 Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck 5pm-sell out @ Ranch House
12/7 The Annual Christmas Parade begins at 6pm. Participants should line up at City Hall by 5:30. The parade route will be available the week prior.
The parade concludes at the Ranch House, where Mr. & Mrs. Santa will be eager to hear Christmas wishes and offer cookies & cocoa. Judy Laney's piano students will perform Christmas songs, and she may invite some vocalists to sing for us.
Residents are encouraged to bring individually packaged cookies to share on Sunday evening. Deliver them to the Ranch House starting at 4:30 that afternoon.
12/8 Fire Mtg 7pm @ Fire Dept
12/8-12/14 Light up the Canyon Voting starts Dec 8-14. Categories will be the same as last year, and posted to Facebook before voting starts. This event is sponsored by Ruben Trujillo
12/9 City Council Mtg 6:30pm @ City Hall
12/11 Xmas Tour of Homes 6:30-9pm
12/14 Monthly Events Committee Meeting 4pm @ the Ranch House
12/15 Fire Mtg 7pm @ Fire Dept
12/16 Light Up the Canyon Awards distributed
12/27 Monthly Star Party at dark at the Meadow (W. Laksehore)
12/30 Ransom Canyon New Years Eve Party
Tentative future birds walks:
Dec - National Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Please contact Heather if you are interested in participating. 806-543-8516
February 28, 2026 - Clapp Park/Garden and Arts Arboretum
March 28 - Ransom Canyon
April 25 - Mackenzie Park (near the horse sculptures)
May 23 - Lubbock Lake Landmark
June 20 - Ransom Canyon
Host Your Next Event at the Ranch House
Are you looking for the perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion? Look no further than the Ranch House, an exceptional location that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere ideal for a variety of events. Whether you are planning a graduation celebration, a festive holiday gathering, a memorable family reunion, a significant anniversary, a beautiful wedding, or any other type of event, the Ranch House is equipped to meet your needs. By contacting Chelsea at 806-445-9994, you can inquire about resident pricing.
12/8 Fire Meeting 7pm @ the Fire Dept
Ransom Canyon Reads
Ransom Canyon Reads welcomes all interested readers and will meet December 2nd at 7pm. This month the book is When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin. Please contact Lisa Leach for more information. lisaleach@gmail.com or 806-928-6521.
Ransom Canyon Children's Library
Sunday School at 9:30am
Adults- Fellowship Hall
Young Adults - Gym in Student Building
Youth- Couch Room in the Student Building
Children - Children’s Room in Student Building
Worship Service at 10:30am
*childcare provided
Youth Bible Study Wednesdays @ 7pm
RCFC Facebook
Sunday service: 10am, Pastor Mark Stripling
Tuesday Ladies Share Group/Bible Study at 10am Pastor Janet Stripling
3rd Tuesday Share Group/Bible Study at 10am followed by the Ladies luncheon at the Ranch House at 12pm
Lynn Miller is hard at work getting homes for the Chapel's main fundraiser for the year, the Chapel's Tour of Homes is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025. This year we are praying that this fundraiser will raise the funds needed to get the deck professionally cleaned and stained.
KIDS of all ages!!
Come to the Ransom Canyon Memorial Chapel for a Christmas Party Club called: The Backwards Birthday Bash!
WHEN: Saturday, December 13th @ 3-5 pm
WHERE: Ransom Canyon Memorial Chapel on Brookhollow
Questions: call Carol @ 806-392-2448
Fall Planting
Preparing the gardens for fall is another major project. If you would like to share ideas of plants that do well at your home or if you have plants that you would like to share, please let a board member know!
Chapel Board
President: David Hurt
Vice President: Tanyan Whetzel
Secretary: Rachel Harmon
Treasurer: Kay Grandon
Tyler Campbell, Julie Beck, Honorary Member’s Cherie Rickard and Linda Williams.
The City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall.
Agendas are posted by 4:00pm the Friday before the meeting on the bulletin board at City Hall and on our website.
New Police Lieutenant
The City is pleased to welcome the newest member of our Police Department, Clayton Ragland.
He brings seven years of service in the Texas State Guard and six years of experience with the
Crosby County Sheriff’s Office.
He joins our community with strong leadership skills, extensive tactical training, and significant
disaster-response experience. During his State Guard service, he led a squad through
deployments for disaster relief and border operations. He also contributed to major disaster-
response efforts during the Abilene flooding and Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. His
exceptional leadership and operational performance earned him a promotion to Corporal and
Squad Leader.
His professional certifications include a Texas Intermediate Peace Officer License, Advanced
SWAT Training, Basic Instructor Certification, SWAT Use of Distraction Devices, Less Lethal
Chemical & Impact Munitions Instructor, and Glock Armorer Certification.
New Telephone System at City Hall
The Town of Ransom Canyon has implemented a new phone system after a recent power outage
that permanently damaged the previous, antiquated equipment for which replacement parts are
no longer available. As a result, the City now has new phones, and the original phone numbers
will be replaced. The updated numbers are as follows: (806) 810-2067 for City Hall and (806)
810-2736 for the Police Department. The new systems allows for voicemails.
Unfortunately, the City is unable to retain the original phone numbers without maintaining two
separate phone systems, which is not feasible.
Ransom Ranch Update
The Ransom Ranch development located across the street from City Hall completed a
foreclosure process on November 4, 2025, resulting in new ownership. The City
anticipates a productive partnership moving forward as efforts begin to develop new
housing.
The Echo
If you would like to be featured in the monthly Echo or would like to get information out to the community, please email poa@ransomcanyonpoa.org before the 15th of each month.
The Echo is currently only electronic and is sent out monthly on the 1st of the month.
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