https://www.hotcogtx.gov Heart of Texas Council of Governments News Feed Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:27:20 +0000 en-US https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68600/clifton-bosque-county-tx-is-a-certified-retirement-community https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68600/clifton-bosque-county-tx-is-a-certified-retirement-community Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The City of Clifton in Bosque County is a Certified Retirement Community as designated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. That is largely due to excellent nearby healthcare options, such as Hillcrest Medical Center (Waco), Providence Medical Center (Waco), and Scott & White/Hillcrest (Temple). Clifton’s local hospital is Goodall-Witcher. Additionally,... https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68590/bosque-county-punches-above-its-weight-in-the-arts-&-culture https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68590/bosque-county-punches-above-its-weight-in-the-arts-&-culture Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Clifton, TX, is the arts and culture center in Bosque County, chiefly through the Bosque Arts Center, a major reason the city has long been considered one of America’s Top 100 Small Arts Towns. Occupying a building of the historic Clifton Lutheran College, the Bosque Arts Center is a regional... https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68589/bosque-county-tx-is-where-scenic-beauty-meets-historic-charm https://www.hotcogtx.gov/about-hotcog/public-notices-transparency-and-reports/public-notices/news-center/p/item/68589/bosque-county-tx-is-where-scenic-beauty-meets-historic-charm Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Scenic delights and rich historic roots make Bosque County, the gateway to Texas Hill Country, one of the most unique regions in the state. Residents and visitors alike are wowed by the scenic Bosque River valley, while the Brazos River and Meridian and Whitney lakes are other natural highlights. Following... https://www.hotcogtx.gov/news-center/p/item/65365/hotcogs-dorthy-jackson-appointed-to-central-texas-regional-food-system-council-steering-committee https://www.hotcogtx.gov/news-center/p/item/65365/hotcogs-dorthy-jackson-appointed-to-central-texas-regional-food-system-council-steering-committee Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Waco, TX — October 2025The Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) is proud to announce that Dorthy Jackson, Regional & Economic Development Manager, has been appointed to serve on the Steering Committee of the Central Texas Regional Food System Council (CTX RFSC). Jackson will represent local governments in the... https://www.hotcogtx.gov/news-center/p/item/65366/hotcog-executive-director-russell-devorsky-elected-to-national-nado-executive-board https://www.hotcogtx.gov/news-center/p/item/65366/hotcog-executive-director-russell-devorsky-elected-to-national-nado-executive-board Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 WACO, Texas — October 29, 2025 — The Heart of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) is proud to announce that Executive Director Russell Devorsky has been elected Secretary of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). His election took place during the 2025 NADO Annual Training...