Lisa Youngblood Director and Program Manager for the Nolanville Smart Museum shared about the exciting programs and activities they offer and their mission to encourage innovation, creativity, learning, and exploration for children and families in our community. There are arts & crafts, new hobbies, family fun days, reading, STEAM and more. Visit the website at Nolanvilletx.gov for more information about Nolanville and the Smart Museum Programs

Speaker: Stephanie O'Brien Harker Heights Parks & Rec Dept Special Events Manager Vendor Registration is open to all special events now Important Steps: 1. Set up a CivicRec account if you do not already have one. 2. Complete a Special Events Vendor application. (Your application is not submitted until you receive a receipt. A completed application is required prior to the approval to sign up for specific events.) 3. Email additional requirements to events@harkerheights.gov (

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