Speaker: Bobby Whitson, Bell County Commissioner, Pct 2 Topic: Bell County Commissioner Duties - The Statutory duties and responsibilities of county officials in Texas are numerous. County government's principal focus is on the judicial system, health and social service delivery, law enforcement, and road construction. The Commissioners Court is the governing body of the county. The Texas Constitution specifies that the court consists of a county judge and four county commiss

Speaker: Cyd West Topic: Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery The cemetery opened in 2005 after a decade of work and planning. They expect to need 20,000 wreaths this Christmas. Wreaths are prepared on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, laid on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year, retrieval is the 2nd Saturday in January. Laying holiday wreaths began in 2007, when the Wreaths Across America organization sent six wreaths to our cemetery and to every other

Speaker: Andrea Womack Topic: Fellowship of Christian Athletes - FCA is a nondenominational Christian sports ministry that focuses on Coaches, Campus, Camp and Community ministry. She is in charge of the Heart of Texas West from Nolanville to Lometa and includes Ft Hood. It was started in 1954. It was to have Jesus the influence for coaches and athletes. They have had one mission for over 60 years. They are supported by donations and volunteers who want to be involved in ever

Speaker: Bruce Raymond Topic: Tricounty Toy Run of Central Texas - Bell, Coryell and Lampasas. 2026 is the 34th year. It is a 501)c)3 organization. The TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas is one of the state's largest holiday charity rides, gathering hundreds of motorcyclists to deliver toys to impoverished children across three counties. 20 local charities benefit from the event and serve about 3500 children. Key Event Details: The Mission: Riders and car clubs caravan to f

Alexander Kim was the HHHS Key Club President. We are really proud of him. Other honored students, Madison Cho was the Key Club Secretary and Israel Valdes-Munoz was the Key Club Vice President. The City of Harker Heights was proud to sponsor a table at this year's Killeen ISD Starmakers Academic Recognition Banquet, an event dedicated to celebrating academic excellence and the educators who help shape future leaders. City Manager David Mitchell and his wife were honored to h

Speaker: Mayor Michael Blomquist & Asst City Manager Mark Hyde Topic: City of Harker Heights - The Mayor has several areas he has focused on. #1 was HB 2894, the Historic Disabled Veteran Assistance Payments: In a landmark victory for the community, Mayor Blomquist worked alongside State Representative Hillary Hickland and State Senator Pete Flores to pass HB 2894. Signed by Governor Abbott in 2025, this bill ensures Harker Heights receives state reimbursement for 100% Disabl

Harker Heights High School Mountain View Elementary Union Grove Middle School Harker Heights Elementary School Richard Cavazos Elementary School Nolan Middle School The annual Gen Robert M. Shoemaker Citizenship Award sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Harker Heights concluded their final presentation on Thursday, May 28. The award was created in honor of Gen Robert M. Shoemaker who was the senior member of the club upon him passing. He exemplified a true citizen with his many

The Flags are not placed out in inclement weather. Unfortunately a chance of rain is due today. Our flags can't be put away wet, they will mildew and be ruined. Keeping fingers crossed for dry weather on June 14th Flag Day.