HH Kiwanis Club Meeting 5-26-26

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% Disabled Veterans assistance payments—the first time in city history such support has been secured. This is a huge accomplishment. Last year they received half a million dollars in funding. He also is focused on infrastructure and fiscal responsibility and securing enough water for the future. He believes in “Smart Growth” for Harker Heights. Future projections is 50,000 residents for Harker Heights. Asst City Mgr Mark Hyde filled us in ongoing road projects such as Warriors Path widening from the middle school to FM 2410. A turn lane and traffic signal is being worked on. Sidewalks on the Indian Trail Project have been approved by TXDOT for the intersection underpass at IH 14. Chaparral road in Harker Heights will be re-aligned and widened and the bridge improvement will be addressed. Warriors Path from the middle school to Old Nolanville Rd will be widened also. Kern Park is being improved and a splash pad is being added. Possibly Carl Levin will get one also in the future.