PROMOTING COOPERATION
FOSTERING GROWTH

Promoting Cooperation

FOSTERING GROWTH

Notification of Availability of Funding Opportunities

The West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG), Public Safety Office (PSO), Homeland Security Program (HSP) is required to provide a “Notification of Availability of Funding Opportunities” for entities within the region who wish to apply directly to the Governor’s Office for a Homeland Security Grant, at least 30 days prior to the Office of the Governor’s (OOG) grant application deadline, which is March 16, 2026. Please see links for attached documents to further describing the Homeland Security Funding Opportunities.

West Central Texas Regional Training

Looking to connect with others doing environmental work across West Central Texas or bring fresh ideas back to your organization? Join us on March 31 as we host the West Central Texas Regional Training with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB). This in-person gathering will bring together KTB affiliates, Keep Texas Recycling partners, and community organizations for a day of learning, discussion, and collaboration. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers working to strengthen programs across the region. KTB staff will share updates, resources, and practical tools to support local efforts in litter prevention, recycling, beautification, and community engagement. Whether you’re leading environmental initiatives, coordinating volunteers, or looking to expand your community impact, this training is a great chance to exchange ideas and build momentum for your work.

Thank you to Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages for sponsoring this regional training.

Who We Are

West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG) is a voluntary association organized to promote area-wide planning and cooperation among local governments. The mission of WCTCOG is to assist local governments to improve conditions for the health, safety, and general welfare of their citizens, plan for future development for the area, make efficient and economical use of public funds through regional coordination, to eliminate waste from duplication, and assist member governments in solving current and long-range problems.

WCTCOG conducts planning, assists in implementing plans, contracts for services with local governments, reviews and comments on grant applications, and provides technical assistance to local governments.

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OUR EXECuTIVE COMMittee

Judge Dale Spurgin
President

Judge Ken Holt
1st Vice President

Mayor David K Perry
2nd Vice President

Judge Phil Crowley
Secretary/Treasurer

Mr. Russell Berry

Judge Billy Bledsoe

Council Member Travis Craver

Mayor Stephanie Ducheneaux

State Representative Stan Lambert

Mayor Robert Mangrum

Council Member John McPherson

Mr. Robert Montgomery

Judge Ronnie Moorhead

Judge Michael Roach

Council Member Walker Willey