West Central Texas Council of Governments

04/17/2026

03/31/2026

Heads up, on Thursday, April 2, between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM, emergency alert systems across Texas will be tested as part of a coordinated effort requested by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

What to expect:
• You may receive a phone call, text message, and/or email notification
• You may hear outdoor warning sirens depending on your location
• You may receive more than one alert, especially if you live near or are signed up to receive alerts from neighboring jurisdictions

Important:
• This is only a test. No action is required
• Do not call 911 unless you have a life-threatening emergency

A quick reminder:

Emergency alert systems play a critical role in keeping our community safe. You may notice increased testing from agencies across the region; this is done to ensure systems are working when they are needed most. We encourage residents to remain patient with these tests and not opt out of notifications, as doing so may limit your ability to receive important, life-saving information during an actual emergency.

03/13/2026

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qt75ddf/lp/e1153702-5efc-4f42-9195-def45a91b0db

01/14/2026

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Register Today!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qt75ddf/lp/e1153702-5efc-4f42-9195-def45a91b0db

12/16/2025

12/19/2025 NOTE: Session 1 of Community Ready CRASE Training is FILLED. A second session date will be announced soon.

🚨 Community Ready: Free Safety Training for Businesses & Churches 🚨

The Sweetwater Police Department is launching Community Ready, a new citywide initiative designed to help businesses, churches, and organizations prepare for critical incidents through free ALERRT CRASE training (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events).

This nationally recognized training will help participants:
✔️ Recognize potential threats
✔️ Learn Avoid, Deny, Defend response strategies
✔️ Develop an emergency action plan
✔️ Communicate effectively with staff or congregations
✔️ Understand what to expect when officers arrive

📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Sweetwater Police Department Training Room
400 East Ave. A

Our goal is to have every business and church in Sweetwater CRASE-trained by the end of 2026, because community safety is a shared responsibility. 🔗More information: https://bit.ly/4pE9m40

➡️ Register today by completing the form online: https://www.sweetwatertx.gov/401/Community-Ready

➡️ OR contact or Community Ready Trainers to register:
📞 (325) 236-6686
📧 [email protected]

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Taylor County Residents, Your Input is Needed - Assessments like this help to prioritize health issues, allocate resources effectively, and develop community health improvement strategies.

FILL OUT FORM HERE: https://atcph.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBnuEkbXf53SoFo?Q_CHL=qr

11/20/2025

Today we celebrate Rural Health Day and honor the healthcare workers who care for communities across the Big Country.

Your dedication keeps our rural towns strong, healthy, and connected — and we are grateful for all you do.

As part of our commitment to strengthening regional healthcare, the West Central Texas Council of Governments administers the Big Country Area Health Education Center (AHEC), our rural health workforce arm. Big Country Area Health Education Center helps students explore health careers, supports training in rural communities, and builds the workforce pathways needed to keep care local.

To learn more about how AHEC supports the future of rural healthcare in our region, visit www.wctcog.org/ahec or follow them on their individual page.

11/14/2025

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