PROMOTING COOPERATION
FOSTERING GROWTH
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.
- March 31, 2026
- 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
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West Central Texas Council of Governments
3702 Loop 322
Abilene, TX 79602 - $20 Admission - Includes Lunch
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.
2026 Basic Peace Officer Academies Now Accepting Applications!
- Evening Academy begins March 16, 2026.
- March 2026 - October 2026, Monday thru Friday, 6 pm-10 pm and Saturdays from 8 am - 5 pm.
- Day Academy begins January 5, 2026.
- January 2026 - June 2026, Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
- Applications are now open from November 6, 2025 through 5 pm on February 6, 2026 for the evening academy.
- For more information, contact us at (325) 672-1197 or wctlea@westcentraltexas.org.
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