The City of Harker Heights would like to notify residents and motorists that The Rios Group, Inc., in coordination with project engineers KPA, will be conducting Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) and Quality Level A (QLA) investigations along Warriors Path Road beginning Wednesday, July 29, and continuing through approximately Thursday, August 6, weather permitting.

The work will generally take place along Warriors Path Road, beginning near the intersection of Old Nolanville Road and progressing south. These field investigations are part of the City's Warriors Path Rehabilitation Phase III Project and are being performed to accurately locate existing underground wastewater infrastructure in preparation for future improvements.

While no lane closures are anticipated, residents and motorists should expect:

• Contractor personnel working near the roadway
• Survey and utility locating equipment in the area
• Occasional work vehicles parked along the roadway
• Minor, temporary traffic impacts as crews move throughout the project area

Motorists are encouraged to use caution, remain alert for workers and equipment, and follow any temporary traffic control measures that may be in place.

The City of Harker Heights appreciates your patience and cooperation as we continue planning for this important infrastructure improvement project.

For questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the City of Harker Heights Project Manager, Trevor Jorgensen, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (254) 953-5663.

The City of Harker Heights has begun construction on the Wastewater Basin 15 Phase 1 Project through a contract with Stampede Utility Construction, LLC and WTC, and includes the replacement of an existing 12-inch wastewater interceptor along Memory Lane.

Construction activities will take place within the public right-of-way and easements along Memory Lane. This project is part of the City's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving critical wastewater infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and supporting the community's long-term needs.

During construction, residents and motorists should expect:

• Temporary lane closures and/or roadway restrictions
• Temporary delays when entering or exiting driveways
• Construction equipment and heavy truck traffic
• Increased noise, dust, and general construction activity

Memory Lane serves as a neighborhood collector roadway, and motorists are encouraged to use caution, allow extra travel time, and follow all posted traffic control devices while work is underway.

The City of Harker Heights appreciates your patience and cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.

For questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the City of Harker Heights Project Manager, Trevor Jorgensen, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (254) 953-5663.

CITY OF HARKER HEIGHTS ISSUES URGENT FRAUD ALERT REGARDING PERMIT AND PLANNING SCAM

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The City of Harker Heights is warning residents, businesses, contractors and property owners about reports of individuals fraudulently offering to expedite City permit or planning approvals in exchange for payment.

These offers are fraudulent.

The City of Harker Heights does not use third-party vendors, private individuals or outside representatives to accelerate permit, inspection, development or planning approvals. No legitimate City employee or representative will request a separate payment, personal payment or unofficial fee to move an application ahead of others.

Anyone receiving such an offer should:
• Immediately end communication with the individual.
• Do not send money or provide banking, credit card or personal information.
• Do not click links or open attachments sent by the individual.
• Save any emails, text messages, phone numbers, payment requests or other communications as potential evidence.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to verify any questionable communication directly with the City before taking action.

Anyone who has been contacted, believes they may have been a victim or has information regarding this scam should immediately contact the City of Harker Heights Planning Department at 254-953-5647.

The City urges the public to remain vigilant and to share this warning with local property owners, contractors, developers and businesses.

The City of Harker Heights has partnered with Walker Partners, LLC to conduct the 2026 GIS Water Data Collection Project. Over the coming months, engineering personnel shown here, accompanied by City Public Works staff, when necessary, will be mobilizing throughout the city to collect and verify information on the City's water utility infrastructure, including water lines, valves, meters, and fire hydrants located within public rights-of-way and utility easements. Using specialized GPS equipment, the team will document the location, size, type, condition, and operational status of these assets to improve the accuracy of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. This effort will support future planning, maintenance, emergency response, and infrastructure management for multiple City departments, including Public Works, Planning & Development, and the Fire Department. Residents may see field personnel working near streets, hydrants, valves, and other water system components as part of this project.

For questions or additional information, please contact the City of Harker Heights Project Manager Trevor Jorgensen at (254) 953-5663 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Release of Information - UPDATE 06/11/2026

On June 10, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Bell County Sheriffs
Office, served an arrest warrant for Scott Cotton, a 40-year-old Killeen resident. Cotton
was charged with Manslaughter in connection with the fatal traffic crash that occurred in
the 400 block of FM 3219 on January 1, 2026, in Harker Heights, Texas.

The Harker Heights Police Department extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to
the Bell County Sheriffs Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety for their
dedication, professionalism, and investigative work that ultimately led to Scott Cotton's
arrest in this case.

~January 6th, 2026~
On January I, 2026, Emergency Services were dispatched to the area of FM 3219 and East
Veterans Memorial Blvd in reference to an OnStar vehicle crash alarm that was activated.
Responding Officers located a blue 2006 Cadillac that had collided with a tree a short distance
away from the main traveled portion of the roadway. EMS arrived, attended to the driver and
an unresponsive passenger who was still inside the vehicle. The passenger was transported to 
Seton Hospital in Harker Heights for further treatment, while the driver was transported to
Scott and White Hospital in Temple.

The passenger later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by
Judge Gregory Johnson at 2:43 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered.
The deceased has been identified as Cierra Nowlin of Harker Heights.

The Harker Heights Police Department Traffic Management Unit is actively investigating
this crash to determine the cause of the crash and the factors that led to the collision and
death of the passenger. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to
contact the Harker Heights Police Department at 254-953-5400.

Authority:
Sonja V. Clay
Chief of Police
Harker Heights Police Department
402 Indian Trail
Harker Heights, TX 76548