Relocation

Welcome!


Your City’s staff would like to extend a warm welcome to you. First off we  want you to know that we are here to serve you . For your City’s staff, customer service is one of our primary focuses—we pride ourselves on providing quality service in a timely manner. The City of Harker Heights provides many services and has many resources for its citizens. Water, sewer, streets, parks, library, police, fire, building inspection, code enforcement and planning are some of the major service areas the City provides. Again, we are here to serve you so please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

In addition to services provided by the City, the Harker Heights area also provides other quality amenities. The Killeen Independent School District (KISD) provides the many quality schools found in Harker Heights. Higher education facilities are located nearby. Major medical facilities are also located near the City. Housing in the area has been nationally recognized for its affordability. Shopping and recreation opportunities abound within the Harker Heights area.

This newcomers guide provides information on the City’s service provisions as well as other community amenities. We encourage you to read through this guide and better acquaint yourself with the City.


First Things—Getting Connected

Basic Utilities
Setting up your water/sewer/garbage account with the City is a simple process. Just stop by the Finance Department at City Hall (305 Millers Crossing), fill out the necessary paperwork, and pay a $55.00 deposit and your basic utilities are taken care of. Active duty military are able to participate in the military waiver deposit pro-gram. Customer (Uniform Personnel only) who wish to use the waiver have five (5) business days to turn in the waiver. Billing for these services is monthly and payment can be mailed, delivered to City Hall, or taken along with your bill to First National Bank’s locations in H.E.B. or Wal-Mart. You can take advantage of our con-venient online utility payment option found at our website: www.ci.harker-height.tx.us.

Power 
Depending on where you live within the City, TXU Energy or Bartlett Electric
will provide your power service. Contacts for these two providers are as
follows: 
TXU Energy— (800) 242-9113
Bartlett Electric—(254) 634-1274 
Other energy providers such as Reliant or Direct Energy may also provide
other options for electrical service. 

Cable 
Cable service is provided by: 
Time Warner Cable (254) 634-3145 

Telephone 
Telephone service is provided by: 
Embarq (877) 642-0017 

Gas 
Gas service is provided by: 
Atmos Energy (800) 460-3030 

City Hall (254) 953-5600 

Your City’s Departments 
Administration-- 305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5600: Contact for Council related questions, hunting
permits, or to speak with a member of City management. 
Economic Development —305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5643: Contact for business related concerns. 
Finance —305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5600: Contact for questions concerning your City utility bill. 
Fire Department (non-emergency)—401 Indian Trail, (254) 699-2688: Contact for non-emergency fire re-lated issues. 
Human Resources-- 305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5600: Contact for questions about City employment.
Note: Employment opportunities are listed on the City’s website. 
Library — 400 Indian Trail, (254) 699-5008: Contact for questions about the Library or Library programs. 
Activities Center - 400 Indian Trail, (254)953-5466 or email hcox@ci.harker-heights.tx.us.
Harker Heights Activities Center is a beautiful facility with over 4,300 sq ft of space equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
The facility hosts four different rooms designed to meet the general formational, educational, cultural and civic needs of our community and are available to City Departments, Boards & Committees, other government entities and non-profit organizations whose primary mission is to support the City of Harker Heights.
Parks and Recreation — 307 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5653: Contact for questions concerning City Parks or Parks programs. 
Planning —305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5647: Contact for questions concerning development, zoning, permitting or ordinances. 
Police Department(non-emergency)—402 Indian Trail (254) 953-5400: Contact for non-emergency police related issues. 
Public Works — 305 Millers Crossing, (254) 953-5649: Contact for questions regarding drainage, water, sewer, or streets. 
Fire or Police Emergency Contact—911: Contact for emergency police or fire needs.

Education

Killeen Independent School System (KISD) 
KISD provides quality public education for the Citizens of Harker Heights. The KISD system serves the educational needs of the Cities of Harker Heights, Killeen, and Nolanville. In addition, the District serves associated areas of the County and Fort Hood. The District includes 30 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 5 high schools. Serving the City of Harker Heights are 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools and their contacts are as follows:

Harker Heights Elementary - 726 South Ann Boulevard Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 501-2050 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/elementary/harkerheights/index.html

Mountain View Elementary- 500 Mountain Lion Road Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 501-1900 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/elementary/mountainview/index.html

Nolanville Elementary- 901 Old Nolanville Road Nolanville, TX 76558 
Phone: (254) 501-2180 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/elementary/nolanville/index.html

Skipcha Elementary- 515 Prospector Trail Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 200-6690 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/elementary/skipcha/index.html

Eastern Hills Middle School "The Panthers"- 300 Indian Trail Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 501-1100 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/middle/ehms/ index.html 

Union Grove Middle School "The Grizzlies"- 101 Iowa Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 200-6580 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/middle/ugms/ index.html

Harker Heights High School "The Knights"- 1001 FM 2410 Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Phone: (254) 501-0800 
Web: https://www.killeenisd.org/schools/ high/harkerheights/index.html 

Higher Education 

Central Texas College 
From Central Texas College’s website:  Founded over 40 years ago, Central Texas College is a public, open-admission community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs in academic, professional and vocational/technical fields. With its main campus in Killeen, TX and over 100 other locations around the world, Central Texas College serves over 50,000 students on military installations, in correctional facilities, in embassies and on ships at sea. 
Contacts:  Central Texas College, 6200 West Central Texas Expwy, Killeen, TX 76549 
Phone: (254) 526-7161; Web: www.ctcd.edu/ 

Tarleton State University—Central Texas 
From Tarleton State University-Central Texas’s website:  Tarleton State University-Central Texas in Killeen is a unique university, offering upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Established September 1, 1999, the University currently serves nearly 2,000 students and pro-vides a wide range of flexible course schedules, including online, night and weekend classes. Students include community college graduates and transfer students, working adults, active military service members, and re-turning students who are pursuing degrees, fulfilling career educational requirements, or attending classes for personal enrichment. 
Contacts:  Tarleton State University—Central Texas, 1901 South Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 
Phone: (254) 519-5467; Web: www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/ 


Texas A&M University-Central Texas 
From Texas A&M University Central Texas's Website: Texas A&M University-Central Texas was born in the spirit of community cooperation on September 1, 1999 as Tarleton-Central Texas and became a stand-alone university on May 27, 2009 as a member of The Texas A&M University System.  A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, currently serving over 2,500 students. Classes are offered at several convenient sites, including area community colleges and Fort Hood in order to accommodate both full- and part-time students and to serve the entire Central Texas area. The University provides a wide range of flexible course schedules, including on-line, night and weekend classes.
Contacts: Texas A&M University-Central Texas- 1001 Leadership Place Killeen, TX 76549
Phone: (254) 519-5400
Email: info@ct.tamus.edu ; Web: web@ct.tamus.edu

Temple College
Contacts:  Temple College, 2600 South First Street, Temple, TX 76504 
Phone: (800) 460-4636; Web: www.templejc.edu/ 

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
UMHB
Contacts:  University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 900 College Street, Belton, TX 76513 
Phone: (800) 727-UMHB; Web: www.umhb.edu 

Medical Facilities 


Seton Harker Heights Medical Center
Contact: 850 West Central Texas Expressway Killeen, TX 76548
Phone: (254) 690-0900; Web: www. setonharkerheights.net 

King’s Daughters Hospital 
Contact: King’s Daughters, 1901 S.W. H.K. Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502 
Phone: (254) 771-8600; Web: www.kdhosp.org/ 

Metroplex Health System
Contact:  Metroplex Health System, 2201 S. Clear Creek Road, Killeen, TX 76549 
Phone: (254) 526-7523; Web: www.mplex.org 

Scott & White Hospital
Contact:  Scott & White, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508 
Phone: (254) 724-2111; Web: www.sw.org/web/SW 

Scott & White—Killeen Clinic
Contact:  Killeen Clinic, 3801 Scott & White Drive, Killeen, TX 76543 
Phone: (254) 680-1100; Web:  www.sw.org/web/SW/patientsAndVisitors/templatedata/location/facilities/data/killeen

Freedom Urgent Care
Contact: 300 West Central Texas Expressway Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone: (254) 833-8456; Web: www.freedomurgentcare.com/

 Veterans Administration Hospital
Contact:  VA Hospital, 1901 South 1st Street, Temple, TX 76504 
Phone: (254) 778-4811; Web: www.central-texas.med.va.gov/main/ 

Shopping Opportunities 

The City of Harker Heights has many retail shopping opportunities, and the opening of Market Heights in 2008 will create an abundance of shopping opportunities. The City has witnessed historic commercial growth in 2007. Many retail business are already situated within the City just a short drive from residences within the City. Located within the Harker Heights trade area (15 mile radius from center of City) are three Wal-Mart Super Centers, three HEB grocery stores, a Home Depot, Lowes, and a Target store. The opening of the Market Heights development in 2008 will bring an assortment of new and exciting businesses.

Getting Involved 

City Council Meetings 
There are many opportunities for you to get involved in your community. First, City Council meetings are held four times per month on Tuesdays. Two meetings per month are Council Workshops and begin at 3:00 pm. The other two meetings are regular City Council Meetings that begin at 5:00 pm. All of the meetings, unless otherwise posted, are held in the Kitty Young Council Chambers at City Hall. You are encouraged to attend and speak up on matters that are important to you. Contact the City’s Administration Department to get more information on upcoming Council Meetings and agenda items. 

City Commissions and Boards 
The City has numerous commissions and boards. Examples of a few of these include: Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), Library Board, and the Parks Board. To include your name on a list for commission or board openings please contact the City’s Administration De-partment. The public is always welcome at and encouraged to attend the meetings of the various City boards and commissions. 

Recreational Opportunities 
The City of Harker Heights provides many recreational opportunities for its citizens. Whatever your desired recreational activity, you are bound to find it in our Parks and Recreation Guide. These guides are updated quarterly by the City. A copy of the guide can be obtained at the City’s Recreation Department (307 Millers Crossing) or at City Hall. The Guide also contains information about the many City Parks at your disposal. These parks are located throughout the City and support many activities including sporting events. The City is developing several new parks including a new athletic complex. You can find out more information by contacting our Parks and Recreation Department. Please take advantage of our great parks and programs. Find out why our Parks Department claims " The Benefits are Endless!" 

Civic/Service Organizations 
There are many civic organizations that are active in the Harker Heights area. Some of these organizations include: 

Armed Services YMCA WELLNESS CENTER 
110 Mountain Lion Rd. Harker Heights, TX 76548 
Ph (254) 690-9622 
www.asymca.org 

Boys and Girls Club of America 
Bigham Unit Killeen, TX 
Ph (254) 699-5808 

Elks Lodge 
Lodge # 138 2613 Airport Road Temple, TX 76504 
Ph (254) 773-1311—Lodge 

Exchange Club—Killeen 
www.killeenexchangeclub.org
Meets Mondays, 12:00 PM 

Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity 
2601 Atkinson Ave. Killeen, TX. 76543
www.fhahfh.org 

Kiwanis Club 
Kiwanis Club of Harker Heights 
Meets Tuesdays, 12:00PM—Central Texas Home Builders Association in Harker Heights, TX 

Knights of Columbus 
Council 9930—St Andrew Kim 
Parish Hall, St. Paul Chong Hasang 
1000 E FM 2410 Harker Heights, TX 
www.tkofc.org 
Meets: 2nd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 

Lions Club
Noon Club 
Lions Den (Boys and Girls Club) 
5100 Trimmier Ave Killeen, TX 
Meets Tuesdays, 12:00 PM 

Evening Club 
Lions Den (Boys and Girls Club) 
5100 Trimmier Ave Killeen, TX 
Meets Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 

Loyal Order of Moose
Chapter 2304 
125 W. Veterans Memorial Blvd Harker Heights, TX 
Ph (254) 690-1244 

Optimist International
Club # 06225 
Temple, Texas 
Meets Mondays, 1:30 PM—Golden Corral in Temple, TX 

Rotary International
Rotary Club of Killeen Heights 
www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeS.asp?cid=3634 
Meets Fridays, 7:00 AM—Plaza Hotel in Killeen, TX 

Rotary Club of Killeen
www.killeenrotary.org/ 
Meets Wednesdays, 12:00 PM 

Boy Scouts 
Longhorn Council 
(817) 231-8500 
www.longhorncouncil.org 

Girl Scouts
Bluebonnet Council, Inc. 
(254) 756-4497 
www.bluebonnetqsc.org 


Veterans Organizations 

Military Order of the Purple Heart Centex 1876 
PO Box 2872 Harker Heights, TX 76548 

American Legion Post # 573 
225 E. Cox Dr. P.O. Box 2132 Harker Heights, TX 76548 
254-699-4348 

DAV Chapter # 29 
607-B E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. Harker Heights, TX 76548 
254-699-6655 

Central Texas Area Veterans Advisory Committee 
PO Box 902 Killeen, TX 76543-0902 
254-702-0465 

VFW Post # 3892 
201 VFW Drive Harker Heights, TX 76548 
254-699-7139 

Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter AUSA
info@ausaforthood.org
254-532-2493
www.ausaforthood.org