Fort Hood:

Known as the "Great Place", Fort Hood is the largest active-duty armored post in the United States Armed Services, supporting two full armored divisions.   Fort Hood also meets the training and support requirements for many smaller units and organizations and is also home to the U.S. Army Operational Test command, a major military test facility.  With extensive recreation and employment opportunities, Fort Hood has a major economic impact on this Central Texas community and has been responsible for much of the rapid growth of this area.

Fort Hood Useful Numbers
 
(254 is the local area code)
Information and Referral 288-INFO or 288-4636
Fort Hood Family Assistance Center (FAC) 288-7570
Fort Hood Telephone Operator 287-1110

 Parks and Recreation:

In the mood to catch a Striper or a Bass?  Have you ever seen a Roadrunner?  The local parks are a haven for wildlife while promoting outdoor sports and good old-fashioned fun. 

Cradled by surrounding bluffs, the two man-made lakes, Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir and Belton Lake, are excellent for fishing, swimming and boating.  Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA), located on the Fort Hood military property, is open to civilians as well as military personnel and features horseback riding, a waterslide, paddle boats, jet ski and boat rentals, nature trails, camping and picnic facilities.  Each city offers numerous parks, pools and sports leagues.  Consult the following park and recreation departments for specific schedules and programs:

http://www.ci.killeen.tx.us/communityservices/Parks&Recreation/parks_rec.html
http://www.ci.copperas-cove.tx.us/pages/parks/parks.htm
http://www.harkerheights.com/parks.htm

Education and Youth Services: 

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is the focus of all Texas schools, not just those located in our community.  However both the Killeen Independent School District, which encompasses Harker Heights, and the Copperas Cove Independent School District embrace the ideal and work to impart a love of learning to their students while teaching them the practical skills necessary to prosper as responsible citizens.  All public school campuses, school districts, and the state are evaluated under NCLB provisions for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). 

In addition several colleges call this area their home.  Central Texas College is a two-year school with the main campus   located in Killeen.  Established in 1967, CTC offers a wide variety of educational and training opportunities. Temple College is another two-year college located in Temple, Tx, offering convenient and economical education opportunities for students residing in Central Texas.  Tarleton State University   Center, is part of the Texas A&M University System and offers upper-level, state-supported educational opportunities and is located in Killeen.   Mary Hardin-Baylor, just a short drive away in the city of Belton, is the oldest institution of higher learning offering continuous education in Texas.  The University presents a variety of undergraduate and graduate majors with an emphasis on Christian education. 

A wide selection of childcare facilities help ease a parent’s working schedule.  In Central Texas, certified providers are just a phone call away.  For more detailed listings, please contact either the Family Childcare center at Fort Hood (254) 288-5222 or some of the below providers:

Fort Hood Youth Activities - Central Registration 287-8029
Heights Learning Center (254) 698-6811
The Learning Zone (254) 526-9299
Academy of Smaller Scholars (254)547-1375
Kinderland (254) 526-3608
Little People Learning Center (254) 699-4219
Log Cabin Learning Academy (254) 690-2346
Lil’ Packages (254) 519-4129
First Step Child Development (254) 690-1041
Texas Tumblers (254) 690-3866
Classic Kids Day Care (254) 554-6215

The above is provided purely for informational purposes.
No specific Day Care Provider is recommended over another

Local News and Events:

Make sure to visit the Killeen Daily Herald for the latest news, upcoming community events, classifieds and movie listings. 

Additional Links:

City of Killeen Civic and Conference Center
Chamber of Commerce
Killeen Vive Les Arts Center
Temple Civic Theatre
Metroplex Hospital, Killeen
Scott & White Hospital, Temple
Killeen Mall
Killeen Municipal Airport