Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Planning Organization

11/01/2026

State Parks Day coming right up 😋

On Sunday, Nov. 1, all Texas State Parks are free day use entry! Enjoy over 85 state parks and celebrate the places that bring Texans together.

Plan ahead and grab your Day Pass early
📲 TexasStateParks.org/Reservations

10/30/2026

Oct. 27, 2026

WACO – Beginning Monday night, November 2, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and its contractor will implement overnight closures on US 190 to set beams for the new Valley Bridge.

Beginning at 7 p.m. each night, the westbound ramp from I-14/US 190 Business to US 190 will be closed. Westbound traffic will be detoured through Copperas Cove via US 190 Business and directed back to US 190 at the FM 2657 intersection.

Eastbound US 190 traffic will be diverted off the freeway at the FM 3046 exit. These closures will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., beginning Monday night and continuing through Thursday morning.

The closures are necessary as part of TxDOT's project to widen US 190 from Clarke Road to the Lampasas County line into a four-lane divided highway.

Contact Jake Smith, TxDOT Waco District Public Information Officer at [email protected] or 254-366-7673.

Alternate Text: Graphic announcing a nighttime road closure on US 190 in Coryell County. The design features a light gray background with a brown border. Large black text at the top reads “Nighttime Closure” and “US 190 — Coryell County.” Below, smaller text reads “Driving Rule 101,” followed by large brown lettering stating “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” At the bottom are two traffic-related icons: a striped road barricade and a yellow detour sign with a right-pointing arrow. The overall design emphasizes advance trip planning and awareness of detours during nighttime roadway work.

To read Texas Department of Transportation Press Release https://www.ktmpo.org/calendar-and-events/latest-news |

10/30/2026

🎨 Cheers to the City of Killeen, Texas - Government for a fantastic evening of creativity, connection, and unplugging from screens!

🦺 Those pedestrian safety vests? HOT ticket items! 😂

Thanks for letting us join the fun and bring a little safety into the mix! 💚

10/28/2026

🌟 Featured Speaker Spotlight

Join the KTMPO Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) as we welcome Kevin Kokes of NCTCOG Transportation Department, who brings extensive experience in regional bicycle and pedestrian planning, safety programs, transportation funding, and Safe Routes to School initiatives.

Kevin will share insights and best practices for conducting a Regional Active Transportation Connectivity Study that strengthens connections between communities, and building a more connected regional transportation network.

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ How do you connect a region? Start with active transportation.

Join us on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM

This meeting is open to the public and will be held in person with a virtual option.

There are three ways to attend:

📍Central Texas Council of Governments
2180 North Main Street
Belton TX 76513

💻 https://app.goto.com/meeting/756809085

☎️+1 (872) 240-3212 and Access Code 756-809-085

To read the Agenda and Packet, click here: https://www.ktmpo.org/calendar-and-events/calendar-of-events/p/event/40664/ktmpo-active-transportation-advisory-committee-meeting

Alternate Text: Graphic promoting the KTMPO Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Featured presentation titled “Best Practices for Conducting a Regional Active Transportation Connectivity Study.” The presenter is the Program Manager for Land Use and Mobility Options at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The graphic notes the presenter’s role in implementing regional mobility initiatives, active transportation planning, pedestrian and bicycle safety programs, transportation alternatives, funding opportunities, and public education efforts across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The design features KTMPO branding, blue and green geometric accents, and a circular landscape illustration.

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10/27/2026

Pedestrian safety & driver awareness are always on our minds.

During this last week of Pedestrian Safety Month, save and share this quick guide to stay SAFE.🚶‍➡️🚘

10/26/2026

October and November see the highest number of pedestrian crashes as daylight hours get shorter.

More than a statistic is a friend, family member, colleague, neighbor, or loved one whose life was changed in an instant. Last October and November, 138 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic crashes, accounting for nearly 20% of all pedestrian fatalities in 2025.

As evenings get darker earlier, let's all do our part to keep each other safe. Stay alert, slow down, and watch for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Every person on our roads matters..

10/26/2026

🌟 Trail Connect VIII is where trail champions gather. Join a power-packed lineup of leaders and innovators to connect, collaborate, and move active transportation forward.



https://greatspringsproject.org/trail-connect/

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10/25/2026

🇺🇸 Help Sims Automotive Repair spread the word to our local veterans and military families!

They’re offering up to 50 free oil changes in appreciation of those who have served.

Encourage eligible families to register before registration closes!

Details below! ⬇️

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🇺🇸 ATTENTION VETERANS! HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET? 🇺🇸

🚨 The deadline to register is quickly approaching!

Sims Automotive Repair is proud to be hosting our 7th Annual Veterans Day Appreciation Event on November 11, 2026! 🇺🇸

We’re giving away 50 FREE OIL CHANGES to show our appreciation to the men and women who have served our great country! ❤️🤍💙

🔧 WHY DO YOU NEED TO SIGN UP EARLY?

We need to gather your vehicle information ahead of time so we can order the correct oil filters and have everything ready to go on Veterans Day! This helps us make the day run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

🚨 YOU MUST STOP BY OUR SHOP BEFORE THE END OF OCTOBER TO REGISTER!

When you sign up, we’ll give you a special card to bring back on November 11th for your FREE oil change!

🇺🇸 A few things to remember:

✅ Open to anyone who has served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

✅ One FREE oil change per family.

✅ Vehicles must be model year 2000 or newer.

✅ No diesel vehicles.

✅ We provide our house-brand oil and oil filter. No substitutions.

✅ Additional parts or repairs are the customer’s responsibility.

❤️ Seven years of giving back to those who have given so much for our freedom! It’s something we’re proud to do, and we look forward to seeing our veterans again this year!

📍 Sims Automotive Repair
Copperas Cove, TX

📞 (254) 547-3365
🌐 www.simsautomotiverepair.com

🇺🇸 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! Help us reach our local veterans and military families before registration closes!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🫡🇺🇸

10/23/2026

🚴‍♀️🥾🐴🌳You're invited to join the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as we begin discussions on planning a Regional Trail Feasibility Study.
🔑This effort is a key recommendation identified in both the Regional Active Transportation Plan and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, recognizing the importance of expanding safe, connected opportunities for walking, bicycling, rolling, and outdoor recreation throughout the KTMPO region.
This study represents an exciting opportunity to explore how trails can better connect our communities, parks, schools, employment centers, destinations, and outdoor recreation assets while supporting regional mobility, quality of life, and economic vitality.
📆Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰9:30 AM
📍Central Texas Council of Governments, 2180 North Main Street, Belton, TX 76513
💻: https://app.goto.com/meeting/756809085
📲Phone: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 756-809-085
We invite you to stay up to date by clicking this link:
https://www.ktmpo.org/about-us/meetings/p/event/40664/ktmpo-active-transportation-advisory-committee-meeting

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