Central Counties Services

03/16/2026

Killeen Warming Center will be open tonight

🥶 Warming Center Opens Today

The City of Killeen, in partnership with Friends in Crisis, will open a warming center today at 3 p.m. due to an overnight freeze warning in our area forecast.

The center is open to all community members needing a safe, warm place, including those without heat or experiencing power outages.

📅 Monday, March 16 at 3 p.m. through Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m.
📍 Friends in Crisis (412 East Sprott Street)

City policy requires warming centers to open when temperatures or wind chills are forecast to reach 32 degrees or below. City crews will continue monitoring conditions and capacity throughout the advisory period.

Those wishing to donate supplies may contact the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management at em-coordinator@killeentexas.gov.

Stay informed:
🔔 City Alerts: www.killeentexas.gov/notifyme
🚨 Weather & Emergency Updates: www.killeentexas.gov/ohsem

03/16/2026

Mobile Food Pantry distributions this week.

03/11/2026

It’s that time of year again and we are so excited to see you!
The Temple Elks Lodge #138 Temple, Texas, in collaboration with Friends for Life, is hosting the 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Special Needs and their Siblings on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 11:00am.

The Easter Egg Hunt will take place at The Temple Elks Lodge located at 2613 Airport Road in Temple. The hunt will begin at 11:00. A Hot Dog lunch, provided by The Elks, will be served following the hunt at the Lodge Hall.

Thank you to our sponsors: Metal Visions, Eldred's Nursery Foundation, Temple Bible Church, and McLane Co.


Registration: Scan QR code on the attached flyer or Click the links below to register.

Family Registration: https://bit.ly/easterfamily26

Exhibitor Registration: https://bit.ly/easterexhib26

Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

For more information you may contact Susie Marek at susie@friendsforlife.org

Please share with families that have a child(ren) with special needs.

03/11/2026

The Bell County Committee for People with Disabilities 2026 Resource Expo is scheduled for April 7, 2026. More details below.

03/09/2026

Happy Monday from Central Counties Services! March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month—a time to support inclusion, accessibility, and understanding in our community. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive community. 💙

March is **Developmental Disability Awareness Month**, a time to promote inclusion, accessibility, and understanding in our communities. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, and thrive with dignity and support.

Even small acts of kindness and awareness can make a big difference. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive community for all. 🌟

03/05/2026

On World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we want to remind you that mental health conversations are critical in supporting teen mental health. 💙

Starting a conversation about mental health does not need to be uncomfortable, and it can make all the difference. 💬✨ For tips, visit seizetheawkward.org

03/04/2026

Congratulations Susie Marek on being named the 2026 Central Texas Remarkable Woman of the Year! Such a well deserved award.

https://www.fox44news.com/hidden-history/womens-history/remarkable-women/susie-marek-named-2026-central-texas-remarkable-woman-of-the-year/

BELTON (FOX 44) – A local advocate dedicated to changing the lives of families living with disabilities is being honored for her tireless work in the community. Susie Marek of Belton has been…

03/03/2026

Grand Avenue Theater in Belton is hosting a Sensory Frienldy showing of Hoppers this Saturday, March 7th at 10:30am.

02/27/2026

Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry March 2026 Schedule