Special Olympics Texas - Heart of Texas Area

03/03/2026

The Annual Guns & Hoses Basketball Game for Special Olympics Texas is here!

On Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 PM, the Waco Police Department and Waco Fire Department will go head-to-head on the court at University High School—teaming up with local Special Olympics Texas athletes for an exciting night of basketball. The top fundraising team will take home the Annual Guns & Hoses Trophy, so every donation counts!

Join us for this historic matchup and show your support by donating to either team at this link: https://bit.ly/46eg21d

Event Details
University High School
3201 S New Road, Waco, TX 76706
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Doors open at 4:00 PM | Tip-off at 5:00 PM

For questions about the event, please contact Jensen Cristales at jcristales@sotx.org

01/26/2026

🚨Inclement Weather Notice❄️
We've decided to postpone our Area Topgolf competition that was scheduled for tomorrow (1/27) due to weather conditions.

We're looking to reschedule the competition for a date in March, but do not have a confirmed date yet. Please stay tuned to our Heart of Texas area channels and we'll let everyone know ASAP when the date has been chosen!

Please stay safe and we'll be in touch soon.

12/16/2025

It's getting closer! Join us at Hawaiian Falls Waco on January 17, 2026 for our Polar Plunge fundraising event! See below for more details and visit this link to register: https://bit.ly/WacoPlunge

12/03/2025

Come join us at Hawaiian Falls Waco on January 17, 2026 for our Polar Plunge fundraising event! See below for more details and visit this link to register: https://bit.ly/WacoPlunge

09/19/2025

We need more volunteers for our Bocce Competition in Waco on Saturday, September 27 at SoCo Soccer Academy! Visit this link to sign up: https://bit.ly/A12Bocce

09/11/2025

📣 Attention athletes and delegations! If you haven’t submitted your entries for the upcoming 2025 Fall Classic, now’s the time to do it! We’re also accepting grant applications to help cover hotel and transportation costs. Don’t forget—you must have competed in an area or regional competition to participate.

For more info and to submit your entry, contact Chad Eason at ceason@sotx.org or visit www.sotx.org/fall-classic. 💙

08/19/2025

🚨 HAPPENING NOW! Come join us at Bubba's 33 in Waco for a back to school Dine to Donate night of fundraising for our athletes! 🍔

08/14/2025

Heads up, Waco! Bubba's 33 are holding a Back to School fundraiser for SOTX. Come join us next Tuesday, August 19 from 4 - 11PM and be sure to say hi!

04/19/2025

WACO! Looking for a way to support your local team? Head over to 6803 Woodway Drive to support The Incredibles of Waco car wash today as they prepare to send Athletes off to compete in the State Summer Games in just a few days!

03/27/2025

We want YOU to be fans in the stands! Donate to the team you want to see win! All money raised goes directly to supporting our area athletes! There will be a concession stand and half time performance by none other than the No Limitations Cheer Team!

What is it? The second annual Guns & Hoses Unified basketball game between Waco PD and Waco FD featuring our amazing Athletes!

When? THIS SATURDAY! Tip off is at 5:00, doors open at 4:00! Free to attend!!

Where? University High School in Waco TX (3201 S New Road)

We can’t wait to see you there!

03/11/2024

03/09/2024