Heart of Texas Regional Advisory Council

05/18/2026

HOTRAC is proud to announce our 18th annual Heart of Texas EMS Memorial. We will be adding three names to our plaques this year: Steve Kroll, Waco Fire Department (LODD); Bryan Crane, CareFlite (In honor of dedication and sacrifice to a life serving in EMS); and Kevin Chupik, West EMS (In honor of dedication and sacrifice to a life serving in EMS).

The public is invited to join us at 11:30 AM on May 20, 2026, as we honor not only these individuals but the others who have passed before them as well.

Due to the potential for rain, this year's memorial will be held at Elliston Chapel on the Baylor University campus. If you plan to attend, please park in the East Campus Parking Garage near the chapel.

05/10/2026

With "Stop the Bleed" training available (it's free), we are learning how simple skills can empower any of us to save a life. 's Vince Erickson spoke with Chris Meyer, from the Heart of Texas Regional Advisory Council, about Stop The Bleed and how it's preparing our communities to be the first line of defense.

04/17/2026

Today marks 13 years since the tragic West Fertilizer Explosion.

HOTRAC hosts the Heart of Texas EMS Memorial in May each year to honor fire and EMS line of duty deaths, I clueing the men lost in West, as well as those who have passed that had a major impact or dedicated their lives to emergency response in our area.

Prayers of peace and comfort to not only those in West affected by the explosion and its aftermath, but also to all those reminded of a loss they suffered.

04/16/2026

Our Executive Director, Chris Meyer, is attending the South Texas Comprehensive Healthcare Symposium hosted by TRAC-V. There are over 200 people registered to attend this two event held on South Padre Island.

HOTRAC will be hosting an education symposium in August 2026 and is attending other successful symposiums to get ideas of how to make our symposium a desirable event to attend.

11/06/2025

We are looking for active-duty military, veterans and first responders for our giant American flag presentation during next Saturday's National Anthem as part of our Salute to Service game! 🇺🇸

Sign up here by Friday at noon: https://app.baylorbears.com/FLAG25

11/04/2025

The Heart of Texas Counseling Center's LOSS Team is proud to offer this free, confidential, and compassionate space for those who have lost a loved one to su***de.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church (1624 Wooded Acres Dr, Waco, TX 76710). All survivors are welcome. You are not alone. For more information, contact Katherine at 254-717-5948.

Disclaimer: This group meets at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church but is independently organized and not religiously affiliated.

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10/29/2025

Did you know that strokes can happen to anyone, at any age? Globally about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke is largely treatable if you call 9-1-1 as soon as you recognize the symptoms.

10/23/2025

We are proud to announce that Parkview Regional Hospital has been re-accredited by the American College of Cardiology for providing nationally-recognized Chest Pain care, right here in our community!

This accreditation has been a continued commitment to excellence from your local, community hospital since 2016!

10/18/2025

Did you know the screws on the Graco Turbobooster arm supports are crucial for safety because they secure the armrests, which act as part of the seat belt routing system?

Many caregivers overlook these screws that are usually stored in a small bag with the manual.

If a caregiver can't locate the screws for their seat, they can contact Graco for replacements.

10/15/2025