Bell County Texas Democratic Women

09/05/2026

See y'all on Thursday! bit.ly/blue-hour-social

Bell County Texas Democratic Women will recognize five local Democratic candidates during its monthly Blue Hour Social on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Harker Heights.

09/04/2026

Emergency Notification Systems in Texas are changing as of Sept. 1, 2026, and you will need to register with the new system to make sure you still receive emergency information!

Visit one of the links below to create an account and get started. If you're not prompted automatically to subscribe to alerts (like fire, flood, tornado, thunderstorm, etc), then you may need to visit that link below one more time to set those up.

Killeen Resident Portal: https://www.killeentexas.gov/portal?portalpage=notifications?tab=alerts

Harker Heights GovDelivery: https://harkerheights.gov/govdelivery-service

Copperas Cove Everbridge: https://member.everbridge.net/101672076443718/login

Temple Alert Temple: https://www.templetx.gov/residents/alert_temple.php

The Central Texas Council of Governments launched a new regional emergency notification system through Everbridge on Sept. 1.

09/03/2026

As we head into Labor Day weekend, today's action is to urge Congress to support the Raise the Wage Act to increase the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030.

TAKE ACTION

Call or email Cornyn, Cruz, and your rep. See contact info below, then keep scrolling for a handy script:
Sen. John Cornyn: (202) 224-2934 | https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/share-opinion/
Sen. Ted Cruz: (202) 224-5922 | https://www.cruz.senate.gov/contact/write-ted/form
Rep. John Carter (CD-31): (202) 225-3864 | [email protected]
Rep. August Pfluger (CD-11): (202) 225-3605 | [email protected]
Rep. Pete Sessions (CD-17): (202) 225-6105 | [email protected]

Find out which rep to call here: https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/

CALL SCRIPT

My name is [_your name_], and I am a constituent from [_your city and zip code_]. As we head into Labor Day weekend, I would like to urge you to support the Raise the Wage Act.

The federal minimum wage hasn't been raised since 2009, and, at $7.25, its value is lower than it has been since 1956. The cost of living for two working adults with one child is currently higher than $17 per hour in every state, including Texas.

I am calling to speak not just for myself, but for those in my community who experience the worst outcomes caused by our unlivable minimum wage, including women of color, people with disabilities, tipped workers, and youth workers.

The Raise the Wage Act will improve the quality of life of American workers and their families and drive economic growth. Supporting this bill will show voters that you are aware of our struggles and working to address them.

Thank you for your time.

LEARN MORE

In April 2025, the Raise the Wage Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, it will raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour by 2030. Call you representative and demand they support the bill. | From National Employment Law Project: https://www.nelp.org/take-action/action-center/tell-congress-to-raise-the-wage/

Sanders, Scott, 175 Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2030, Benefitting Nearly 22 Million Americans. | From the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP): https://www.help.senate.gov/dem/newsroom/press/news-sanders-scott-175-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-17-by-2030-benefitting-nearly-22-million-americans

09/03/2026

Help Amelia's campaign get that match!

Good morning! I’m reaching out with a pretty direct ask.

I have a donor willing to match $10,000 if we can raise $10,000 in the next three weeks, with individual donations of $500 or less.

So I’m asking my network to help me pool together $1,000 from your own circles. That could be 10 people giving $100, 20 giving $50, or whatever works.

We’re at the point in this race where we really need the resources to keep pushing and reach the voters we need to reach. If you can take on that $1,000 goal with your circle, it would mean so much. Every dollar you help raise becomes two. 💙

This campaign has always been about community, and this is going to take all of us. Thank you for believing in me and helping us keep this moving.

Here is the link to donate!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/amelia-rabroker-1

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Mark your calendars for National Voter Registration Day on September 15th!

Our coalition is participating and will be sending teams out across Bell County to get folks registered to vote. Be on the lookout for more updates!

Do you need help registering or looking up your voter status? Drop us a comment or a message, or meet up with as on Sept. 15th at one of these locations:

COPPERAS COVE
Copperas Cove Public Library (Noon – 6 p.m.)

KILLEEN
Central Texas College — Anderson Campus Center (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Ellison High School (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) [*available to current students only]

SALADO
Salado Public Library (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

TEMPLE
Temple College Library (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Temple Public Library (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 5 – 7 p.m.)

Do you know of a location that would like to host us for voter registration on September 15th? Let us know!

09/02/2026

Join BCTDW for our Blue Hour Social next Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Harker Heights for a fun evening of casual conversation with like-minded folks (sometimes including a candidate or two)!

This month, we're celebrating our 2026 endorsed candidates! Come grab a drink or a bite with likeminded folks, and chat with some of the folks who will be on your ballot in November.

Maybe you're a longtime member, or maybe you're just getting curious about us — either way, our Blue Hour Socials are a great way to get to know your vibrant community of fellow Bell County blue dots. When we connect, blue dots can grow into a blue wave.

Blue Hour Social
Sept. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Art Space
103 Mountain Lion Rd. | Harker Heights, TX

All are welcome! BCTDW is an inclusive organization, and we value everyone’s participation and perspective. Bring a friend, grab a beverage, and let’s make some meaningful connections. See you there!

09/01/2026

Today's action is to donate to (if you can) and share about Celebration Nation, a nonprofit focused on supporting the needs of the farm laborers who keep food on American tables: https://donorbox.org/protect-farmworkers-from-extreme-heat

Celebration Nation's program "Protect Farmworkers from Extreme Heat 2026" distributes sun hats to workers in the hottest conditions and fresh produce to farm workers and their families.

Watch Celebration Nation in action: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2247039672502605

Charity Navigator gives Celebration Nation a full four stars: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/850510391

Learn more about Celebration Nation: https://www.celebration-nation.org/programs