Central Texas Housing Consortium

05/28/2026

Calling all entrepreneurs, creators, and ambitious professionals ready to grow and lead ✨

Need a small space to make big things happen? We’ve got a commercial space available at 111 North Main St. in Temple that’s perfect for:
• Massage therapists
• Eyelash techs
• Counselors or consultants
• Boutique office users
• ...and other small business ventures! 👏

✔ Approximately 200 sq. ft.
✔ Utilities included (except phone & internet)
✔ Community restrooms available
✔ Rent: $275/month
✔ Security Deposit: $300

Affordable spaces like this don’t stay empty long—send us a message for more information or call Amy at 254-773-2009 ext. 234!

05/27/2026

The City of Temple is offering Special Needs Swim Lessons for Youth (Age 6-13) and Adults (Age 13 & up) with intellectual disabilities on June 1 - 11 and July 13 - 23 at Clark Pool.

The class times will be from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for youth, and
7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. for adults. The cost for the classes is $70. The class size is a maximum of 6 students.

You can register for the classes on-line at the City of Temple Parks and Recreation website under the Aquatics section, or you can register by contacting Sammons Park Indoor Pool at 254-298-5920.

Keith Maxwell, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), will be teaching the class and has over 10 years of teaching special needs swim lessons and has taught swim lessons as a WSI for over 45 years. Aida Sapp, WSI, will be teaching with Keith during the first session. She has over 10 years of teaching special needs swim lessons and has taught swim lessons as a WSI for over 45 years. The WSI for the second session has taught Special Needs classes with Keith in the past.

**There will be lifeguards in the pool to assist in overseeing the safety of the students. Students must be able to remain in the swim lesson area within the pool since there are other classes being taught in the pool at the same time.

You can contact Keith Maxwell at 254-217-0070 or [email protected] if you have questions about the class.

05/26/2026

04/28/2026

The Texas Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities - Lex Frieden Employment Awards recognize those who go above and beyond to promote employment of people with disabilities in Texas.

Nominate an employer, entrepreneur, or individual with excellent inclusive employment practices. The deadline is July 31, 2026.

Info can be found at https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/employment_awards

04/28/2026

Calling Texas artists with disabilities! 🎨

The 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Art Competition is now open.

Each year, the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities selects original artwork to be featured as the official National Disability Employment Awareness Month poster for Texas.

The winning artwork helps celebrate the talent, creativity, and contributions of Texans with disabilities in the workforce. Check out last year's winner below!

Submit your art by June 30, 2026.
📩 Entries can be sent to [email protected]

Learn more and access the entry form at: https://gov.texas.gov/orga.../disabilities/employment_awards.

04/28/2026

Calling Texas artists with disabilities! 🎨

The 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster Art Competition is now open.

Each year, the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities selects original artwork to be featured as the official National Disability Employment Awareness Month poster for Texas.

The winning artwork helps celebrate the talent, creativity, and contributions of Texans with disabilities in the workforce. Check out last year's winner below!

Submit your art by June 30, 2026.
📩 Entries can be sent to [email protected]
Learn more and access the entry form at: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/disabilities/employment_awards.

04/27/2026

We are excited to announce that the Marek Smith Center for Teacher Preparation at UMHB will host a new summer camp experience for children with disabilities, Robotic Pet Vet, in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, June 15–19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily.

During this hands-on STEM camp, students will step into the role of “Robotic Pet Vets” as they explore the robot dog anatomy, perform pretend “surgery” on a robotic dog, and discover how motors, gears, and circuits work while designing, inventing, and problem-solving. Campers will even design and build a custom dog park and take home their own robotic and build a custom dog park and take home their own robot. Registration is open for campers entering 1st–3rd grade (or functioning on a 1st–3rd grade reading level). The cost of the camp is $150 per student, and space is limited, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible
https://umhbevents.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3572145

NOTE: Central Texas Housing Consortium (CTHC) offers partial scholarships for children's camps for residents of CTHC. Call your Resident Services Coordinator to inquire!

04/17/2026

Come watch the Super Mario Galaxy Movie at the Grand Avenue Theater in Belton and embark on a sensory friendly adventure throughout the galaxy with Mario!

Purchase Tickets using the link provided: https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/purchase/68967?siteToken=ggg8n16bvw4bpsn57wa76xsbxm

04/09/2026

We are excited to partner once again with TISD for our annual Crossover Basketball Camp. This is an opportunity for Kindergarten-8th graders to learn basketball skills, play games, and learn about Jesus! It will be April 29th & 30th at 5:00pm and located at Meredith Dunbar Gym. Dinner will be provided. Sign ups are live now at tbchub.org, TBC app, or scan the QR code.

04/01/2026