Barry Hinshaw - Harker Heights Chamber Ambassador

09/14/2026

Hi Friends. Here is an oportunity to support a local business, Black Bear Diner in Harker Heights, AND the Kids and Youth Ministry at New Beginnings Church in Harker Heights. If you are going to eat out any time on TUESDAY 9/15/26, would you consider Black Bear Diner and let them know you are there for New Beginnings Church? If you do, Black Bear Diner will donate 20% of your meal to the ministry. WOW RIGHT!? Thanks All! Please share.

09/03/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC IS HAPPENING IN HARKER HEIGHTS THIS WEEKEND — AND IT’S FREE FOR EVERYONE! 🎶

We’re excited to share another great opportunity to enjoy live music right here in Harker Heights! First Friday is back at Carl Levin Park, and this Friday night, The Spazmatics are taking the stage!

📅 Friday, September 4
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Carl Levin Park Amphitheater, 400 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights

Come spend the evening enjoying live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and community fun — all with FREE admission!

🎶 Sing and dance along with The Spazmatics
🌮 Grab dinner from the food trucks
🛍 Shop local artisan vendors
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets
💙 Bring your family, friends, and concert crew!

We love seeing opportunities like this bring our community together through music, and we want to give a huge thank you to the City of Harker Heights and Harker Heights Parks & Recreation for bringing this fantastic night of live entertainment to our community!

The countdown is ON — we’ll see you THIS FRIDAY! 🎵

07/31/2026

New lunch menu. Same Johnny’s, more reasons to skip the drive-thru. 😎🍔

New favorites, daily specials, and $4 Lunch Happy Hour (10:30–2). Your lunch break just got an upgrade.

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Lunchtime Ambassadors Meeting.

07/23/2026

This Friday Evening.

07/23/2026

Spoiling myself today. Love this place.

07/17/2026

🎉 Tomorrow is the day! Join us for the Grand Reopening of Kern Park! 🎉

We're excited to celebrate the Grand Reopening of Kern Park with our community, and we hope you'll join us for a morning of fun, family, and celebration!

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕙 Event: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎤 Grand Reopening Ceremony Begins: 10:15 AM

The Grand Reopening Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the area shown on the attached map. As part of the ceremony, everyone will be invited to walk with us to the new splash pad. There, the Mayor and Harker Heights City Council will officially activate the splash pad while children run through the reopening banner, marking the official Grand Reopening of Kern Park. It's a celebration you won't want to miss!

👧🩳 Parents: If you'd like your child to participate in the splash pad reopening, please have them wear a swimsuit or clothes they don't mind getting wet. Don't forget towels, sunscreen, and a change of clothes if needed!

While you're here, be sure to:
🍧 Grab a FREE Kona Ice snow cone (first 150 guests, courtesy of Central Texas Property Management).
🌭 Enjoy a FREE hot dog, generously donated by the Armed Services YMCA of Killeen Sports Department, while supplies last.
🛍️ Shop with our artisan and food vendors.
🎶 Enjoy music from our DJ.
🎉 Explore the new playground, splash pad, inflatable maze, and all the fun activities throughout the park.

🚗 Parking will be limited. Please refer to the attached map for the event layout, vendor locations, VIP parking, and public parking areas.

Additional public parking is available:
• Along Ann Blvd
• Along Arlo Road
• Along W. Stacie Road
• At Korean American Grace Baptist Church

We can't wait to celebrate with everyone and officially welcome the community back to Kern Park. Come spend the morning with us as we celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month and the Grand Reopening of one of Harker Heights' favorite parks.

We'll see you tomorrow! 🌳💦