Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, Inc. (HOCTIL)

Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, Inc. (HOCTIL) Your life...Your way. Our mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses to maintain independence in their community.

HOCTIL’s mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and chronic illness to maintain independence in their community through Advocacy, Information & Resource, Support & Transition Services, Trainings & Assistive Technology, and Independent Living Services. Our philosophy is to promote your right to make choices for your life, have equal/active participation in your community, and accept responsibility for oneself. We serve all ages and all disabilities regardless of income.

What a great event! Thank you for having us Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing at the Community Field Day! The...
04/19/2026

What a great event! Thank you for having us Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing at the Community Field Day! The rain didn’t stop us! We had a great time and looking forward to next year!

Come out and see Breanna and Travis at the Texas All Abilities Network All Abilities, One Community: Killeen Autism Walk...
04/18/2026

Come out and see Breanna and Travis at the Texas All Abilities Network All Abilities, One Community: Killeen Autism Walk! We are here until noon!

Completely free. All-ability friendly community wellness event celebrates inclusion, acceptance, and connection for individuals with autism, other disabilities, and their families.

👟 Event Highlights:
Killeen Lion's Park
🕘 9:00 AM – Group Community Walk

🌈 10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Sensory-friendly walk at your own pace and vendor booths!

🎨 Fun activities for kids
🤝 Community vendors & family resources

HOCTILC is excited to have our upcoming peer support meetings for individuals with disabilities. On the last Thursday of...
04/16/2026

HOCTILC is excited to have our upcoming peer support meetings for individuals with disabilities. On the last Thursday of each month from 1pm - 3pm HOCTILC will be hosting a fun group activity at our Belton office at 2005 Commerce St, Belton, TX 76513. This month is all about vegetable gardening! Please come join us for some fun and learn about vegetable gardening. If you are interested in joining us please give our office a call at 254-933-7487 or reach out by email to Breanna.Jourdan@hoctilc.org.

04/16/2026

📣 KTMPO is seeking public comment on updates to the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), the Draft FY 2027–2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the Public Engagement Plan.

✅ 2050 MTP Update
+Adds 2 highway projects
-Removes 3 highway projects

✅ Draft FY 2027–2030 TIP
Includes 18 highway projects and 28 transit projects

🔍 Project Spotlight
We’ll be highlighting the Chaparral Road Project

▶️ Attend the Open House Meet‑n‑Greet

🗓 Monday, April 20, 2026 | 4-6 PM
📍 Harker Heights Activity Center
400 Indian Trail | Harker Heights Tx 76548

✅ Public Engagement Plan Update
Expands coordination to include housing and community development and strengthens consultation with Tribal Nations with historical and cultural ties to the region.

✅ Review the StoryMaps https://maps.ctcog.org/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/c2df5c9361984513a3720d1ffe09da8b

🌐https://ktmpo.org/meetings/public-meeting-comment-period-2050-mtp-fy27-30-tip/

04/16/2026

🌧️ RAIN OR SHINE — WE’RE STILL ON! 🌧️

The All Abilities One Community Killeen Autism Walk is happening this weekend — and nothing is stopping us!

Autism doesn’t take a day off… and neither do we. 💙

This event is about community, connection, and celebration — and we are showing up for our families no matter what the weather brings.
We are ready. We are excited. And we are NOT letting anyone down over a little rain.

☔ To support our community, Texas All Abilities Network will have 200 rain jackets available if needed.

All Abilities. One Community. United—rain or shine.

💃 Let’s dance in the rain together!
@topfans

04/15/2026

Join us for the third annual Community Field Day!

On Saturday, April 18, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium, youth and adults (ages 12+) with developmental disabilities and their families are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, field games, and learning about ways to support health and well-being.

We are grateful to partner with the National Down Syndrome Society , with Congressman Pete Sessions serving as Honorary Chair.

Come be part of a joyful, inclusive community experience—we would love to see you there!

Closed-toed shoes are required to participate. The event is free with registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NfvSImolm0W89Nwj1C3ApCDrmuaiIHFEoEokC2A17OpUMjRIWE9VNUJINU9aN01QVDNSRzk1UFY1Ry4u&route=shorturl

We were honored to be a small part of this excellent event the Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN) annual 5K and Fun W...
04/12/2026

We were honored to be a small part of this excellent event the Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN) annual 5K and Fun Walk!

04/10/2026

Tomorrow! Come join us for some fun at the Heart of Texas Autism Network (HOTAN) This Saturday!!!💙💙💙💙
Register today: www.hotan254.org
Come walk, come run or just come play with us Saturday at Camp Fimfo Waco!!!
There will be a 5K at 8am, to raise funds for the cause, a family fun walk at 10am-vendors & resources & fun for the families, professionals & individuals needing support or resources!
Games, snacks, refreshments. dancing, activities & of course Fun & making connections! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

Only 8 days away! Come join us and all of the other wonderful vendors at Texas All Abilities Network Community Fun Walk!...
04/10/2026

Only 8 days away! Come join us and all of the other wonderful vendors at Texas All Abilities Network Community Fun Walk! All Abilities, One Community: Killeen Autism Walk

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04/08/2026

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As the current Chair of the Bell County Committee for People with Disabilities, I would like to personally invite you to...
04/06/2026

As the current Chair of the Bell County Committee for People with Disabilities, I would like to personally invite you to attend the 2026 Resource Expo of Central Texas – RECT, tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 10am – 2pm at the Harris Community Center at 401 N Alexander St, Belton, TX 76513. The Resource Expo of Central Texas is for individuals with disabilities to find all resources that Bell County has to offer. All disabilities welcome, all ages welcome. This event is free to the public. There will be door prizes announced every 30 minutes, and you do not have to be present to win. Please come out and check out all the wonderful vendors and agencies that offer services to individuals with disabilities in Bell County!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
We hope you see you there!
Melissa Ingriola, Chair BCCPD

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2005 Commerce Street
Belton, TX
76513

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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