TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas, Inc

TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas, Inc The LARGEST & LONGEST toy run in CenTex! A Multi County Event To Provide Children a Christmas!

06/17/2026

Friendly Reminder!!! Join us Thursday(June 18) for our monthly meeting!!

FYI…NO GRINCHES ALLOWED!!

06/11/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our next TriCounty Toy Run planning meeting is on June 18, 2026, at 6 PM. We'll be at Lil Tex Restaurant: 502 S Main St, Copperas Cove, TX. See you there! 🏍️🧸

06/11/2026

REMINDER: Thursday , June 18, 2026, Mark your calendar!

This Thursday is a planning meeting for this year's 34th Annual TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas!

What: Planning meeting.
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 (6:00 pm)
Where: Lil Tex Restaurant, 502 S Main St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522

We are filling our positions, so if you want to be part, come on out!

See ya there,
Lisa Evans
Chair

We don't give the Grinch an inch!

06/11/2026

HEADS UP: Texas Mobile Food Vendor requirements (per Perplexity 06/10/2026)

The TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas is sharing the following information for our Mobile Food Vendor participants. As always, TriCounty Toy Run volunteers will not be Mobile Food Vendor Enforcement Officers and vendors are subject to be confirmed by State Inspection Representatives.

Texas is switching mobile food vendors to a single state-issued license starting July 1, 2026, instead of separate local permits in each city or county. The state Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will handle applications, reviews, approvals, and permit fees from that date forward. �

1. What changes

The new system comes from House Bill 2844 and takes effect July 1, 2026. �
Mobile food vendors will need a state license from DSHS to operate in Texas. �
Local health departments, including Austin Public Health, will keep jurisdiction only until June 30, 2026. �

2. What it means

A vendor should no longer need to chase multiple city or county permits just to operate across Texas. �
DSHS describes the system as a statewide licensing and inspection program with three risk-based license tiers: Type I, II, and III. �
Some local requirements may still matter in specific cities for things like fire inspections, parking, restroom agreements, or property permission. �

3. Common setup rules

Mobile units still need the right food-handling setup, such as commissary use, handwashing, water/waste tanks, and food-temperature controls depending on what is sold. �
If you operate in a city like Austin, local items such as restroom agreements and fire inspections can still apply even while the state handles the main mobile vendor license. �
If your unit uses propane, generators, or cooking flames, a fire inspection may be required in some jurisdictions. �

4. Practical next step

For the cleanest answer, check the DSHS mobile food vendor license page and then verify any city-specific rules where you plan to park or sell. �

EMPOWERING STATEMENT: 'Together, we're making a difference, one child at a time!' The 34th Annual TriCounty Toy Run of C...
05/16/2026

EMPOWERING STATEMENT: 'Together, we're making a difference, one child at a time!'

The 34th Annual TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas is a shining example of collective impact, driven by volunteers united in their commitment to bring joy to children during the holiday season. With an impressive track record of supporting over 3,500 children annually since 1992, this remarkable organization is now celebrating its 34th year of spreading love and kindness.

As a 501c3 organization, the TriCounty Toy Run has navigated its share of challenges, but remains steadfast in its mission, thanks to the unwavering dedication of its supporters. A heartfelt thank you to all who have contributed to this extraordinary cause, helping to create a brighter, more compassionate world, one child at a time.

"We don't give the Grinch an inch"

This year's run will be on Sunday, December 6, 2026. If you would like to be part of this team, we have started our planning.

Thank you,
Bruce

BRUCE RAYMOND
President, Board of Directors
TriCounty Toy Run of Central Texas
[email protected]

05/14/2026

Hello to All,

1. We held our 1st meeting on March 17, 2026. Thank you to those who attended. We apologize, but the dialup for our last meeting did not work correctly!

2. Scheduled dates of upcoming meetings.
June 18 (Thursday)
July 9 (Thursday)
September 3 (Thursday)
October 1 (Thursday)
November 3 (Tuesday)
Last meeting - November 17 (Tuesday)

3. This coming meeting.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location: Lil Tex Restaurant, 502 S Main St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 542-6677
What: Planning Meeting for the 34th Annual TriCounty Toy Run.
Time: 6-8 pm

4. The following have joined in, so we want to give a hardy welcome:
* Lisa Evans - Chairman ([email protected])
* Deanna Davis - Traffic Coordinator ([email protected])
* Ricky Hauck - Santa
* Cheyenne Lathrop - Recording Secretary ([email protected])
AS ALWAYS - Dedicated Volunteers A Needed!

5. If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.
6. That's it for now. We are still doing updates, so please be patient.

Vr,
Bruce

BRUCE RAYMOND
President, Board of Directors

Hello to All,We held our 1st meeting on March 17, 2026. Thank you to those who attended. We apologize, but the dialups ...
05/10/2026

Hello to All,

We held our 1st meeting on March 17, 2026. Thank you to those who attended. We apologize, but the dialups for our last meeting did not work correctly!
* Scheduled dates of upcoming meetings.
June 18 (Thursday)
July 9 (Thursday)
September 3 (Thursday)
October 1 (Thursday)
November 3 (Tuesday)
Last meeting - November 17 (Tuesday)
* This coming meeting.
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location: Lil Tex Restaurant, 502 S Main St, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 542-6677
What: Planning Meeting for the 34th Annual TriCounty Toy Run.
Time: 6-8 pm
* The following have joined in, so we want to give a hardy welcome:
Lisa Evans - Chairman ([email protected])
Deanna Davis - Traffic Coordinator ([email protected])
Ricky Hauck - Santa
Cheyenne Lathrop - Recording Secretary ([email protected])
*** AS ALWAYS - Dedicated Volunteers A Needed!
If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.
That's it for now. We are still doing updates, so please be patient.

An appreciation goes out to the Killeen Police Department for helping make the toy run safe and accident free!
03/23/2026

An appreciation goes out to the Killeen Police Department for helping make the toy run safe and accident free!

03/23/2026

Thank you Killeen Police Department for helping make the TriCounty Toy Run safe!

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PO Box #2951
Harker Heights, TX
76548

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+12546308469

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